Overview Jesus the Word An Angel Visits Mary Simeon and Anna Flight to Egypt Boy in the Temple Jesus the Word Epiphany John the Baptist The Baptism of Jesus The Lamb of God Tempted Calling the Disciples Wedding at Cana Woman at the Well The Beatitudes Love Your Enemies Do Not Worry Build Your House on the Rock The Man with a Shriveled Hand The Widow of Nain Jesus Calms a Storm The Mustard Seed The Man in the Caves The Man Born Blind Four Friends Mary and Martha The Lord's Prayer Jesus and the Children Transfiguration The Good Samaritan The Parable of the Fig Tree The Danger of Riches The Lost Sheep and the Lost Coin The Lost Son The Pharisee and the Tax Collector Ten Men Healed Man Born Blind Lazarus Jesus Talks about God's House Promise of the Holy Spirit The Rich Young Man The Woman Who Touched Jesus' Cloak Jairus' Daughter The Parable of Talents Sending the Twelve Peter's Faith Feeding the 5000 Share God's Love The Ten Bridesmaids The Wrong People Heal in Jesus' Name James and John Ask for Seats of Honour Sheep and Goats Christ the King Zacchaeus A Woman Washes Jesus' Feet Palm Sunday Jesus Cleanses the Temple Parable of the Vineyard The Wedding Banquet Paying Taxes The Greatest Commandment Be Humble The Sadducees’ Question Jesus the Vine The Empty Tomb Thomas and Jesus The Road to Emmaus The Disciples Fish Again The Great Commission Jesus' Ascension

Bible Texts:

Matthew 2:1-12

 

Children's Bible Story sources:

"Wise Men,"  DK Children's Illustrated Bible, p.19

"Wise Men," Spark Story Bible, p.218

"The journey of the wise men” and “The wise men visit Jesus,” DK Children's Everyday Bible, p.218-219

"The Bright Star and Three Visitors,” The Beginner's Bible, p. 286

"Wise Men," The Usborne Children's Bible, p. 84

"The Wise Men Give Their Best," The Early Reader’s Bible, p. 299

"The King of all Kings," The Jesus Storybook Bible, p.192

 

Children's Story Resources

Max and the Tag-Along Moon by Floyd Cooper

As they are about to part, a grandfather comforts his young grandson with the awareness that the moon will always "tag-along" and remind him of his grandfather.

How these stories are connected: On the ride home from his grandfather's, Max is comforted by the presence of the moon tagging along. Similarly, the wise men were both comforted by the presence of a star in the east that reminded them of the birth of the Savior and led them to him.

 

Questions about Max and the Tag-Along Moon:  

     Why did Max's grandfather tell him about the moon?

     What did Max think when he saw the moon tagging along?

     What did he think when he couldn't see it anymore?

     How did the moon help him?

 

Questions about the Bible story:

     How did the wise men know that the baby king had been born?

     Why did they follow the star?

     How did the star help them?

     What did they think about Jesus?

 

Questions about our lives:

     How can the moon remind us of the people who love us?

     How can the stars remind us that God loves us?

 

Prayer

Dear God, thank you for the moon and the stars. Thank you that they remind us of the people who love us and that you love us too. Amen.