Christmas Bible Activities

Even children can begin to grasp the spiritual significance of Jesus' coming down from heaven, living a holy life, and telling people what God is like. In fact, it resonates with them, because Jesus came as a baby, and before he became a man he was a child. The Bible activities below highlight Bible stories with a Christmas theme. For other Christmas ideas and suggestions, click on Seasons & Holidays in the main navigation above and then select Christmas.

Spot the Differences in Joseph Told About Jesus

In Matthew 1, we find the story of Joseph and how he reacted to the news of Mary’s pregnancy. When Joseph, who was betrothed (similar to an engagement) to Mary, learned that Mary was pregnant, he was bewildered and hurt, believing she had been unfaithful to him. But, Joseph was a good man and didn’t…

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Maze for The Shepherd’s Story

According to Luke 2:8-20, on the night of Jesus’ birth there were humble shepherds watching their sheep in the fields nearby Bethlehem. A host of angels suddenly appeared to these shepherds and told them of the Messiah’s birth. Excited, they went quickly to find the baby. They were anxious to see the King they had…

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Mary’s Story Color By Number

God had been orchestrating the events leading up to the birth of Jesus, the Messiah, since Genesis 3:15. Luke 1:26-56 tells us the Angel Gabriel appeared to a young woman named Mary. Gabriel announced that she would have a special baby—Jesus, the Messiah! This happened before Mary and Joseph were married and teaches that Jesus…

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Hidden Pictures for Wise Men Told About Jesus

This Hidden Pictures for Wise Men Told About Jesus activity will help remind kids that Jesus was much more than the “king of the Jews.” Jesus was, and is, the Lord of all nations and all people! You can learn more about the Wise Men here. You can also see a list of the types of…

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Mary’s Story Support from Sunday School University

Sunday School Zone has partnered with Sunday School University to provide additional help for adults who want to better understand the story of Mary, Jesus’ mother. This video was created to help teachers of adults lead a Bible study on Luke 1:26-35; the story of the Angel Gabriel’s visit to Mary announcing the birth of Jesus. The better you understand the story, the better you’ll be able to communicate the truth(s) of the story to the children you are teaching.

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Shepherds Told About Jesus Jigsaw Puzzle

According to Luke 2:8-20, on the night of Jesus’ birth there were humble shepherds watching their sheep in the fields nearby Bethlehem. A host of angels suddenly appeared to these shepherds and told them of the Messiah’s birth. Excited, they went quickly to find the baby. They were anxious to see the King they had…

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Mary’s Story Match Game

Luke 1:26-56 tells us the Angel Gabriel appeared to a young woman named Mary. Gabriel announced that she would have a special baby—Jesus, the Messiah! This happened before Mary and Joseph were married and teaches that Jesus was special, not just because He was the Messiah, but because He was conceived miraculously by the power…

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Shepherds Told About Jesus Coded Words

It was just another night in the fields for the shepherds we read about in Luke chapter 2, until the angels appeared and told them the Messiah had come as a baby and was nearby in Bethlehem. Like many Jews at that time, the shepherds were waiting for the Messiah and hoping He would come…

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Gabriel Told About Jesus Word Search

Gabriel Told About Jesus Word Search

This Gabriel Told About Jesus Word Search activity will help underscore for kids the reality of the virgin conception and the truth that Jesus would be born of flesh AND the Spirit. You can learn more about Gabriel’s Visit to Mary here. You can also see a list of the types of free Bible activities we provide on…

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