The Savior Will Be Born in Bethlehem

Opening

Children, have you ever seen something small but very important? Like a small seed that becomes a big tree. Bethlehem was a small town, not famous, but God chose it for His great plan.

Rhetorical question: Why does God often use small things for His big works?

Text Background

Micah wrote during a time when Israel lived in sin. Yet God gave a promise: a ruler will come from Bethlehem. The word “rule” (mashal) means leading with wisdom and holiness.

Bethlehem means “House of Bread.” From this small town came Jesus, the Bread of Life.

Theme Connection

The theme shows God’s faithful plan. Jesus, the Holy Savior, came from a small place to teach us to live in holiness.

I. Toddlers (1–5 Years)

Point 1: Jesus Came Because God Loves Us

Applications

• Teach children to say, “Jesus loves me.”
• Parents show love through hugs.
• Short prayer together.

Activities

• Coloring Bethlehem and baby Jesus.
• Make a paper star.

II. Children (6–10 Years)

Point 2: Jesus Teaches Us Holiness

Applications

• Speak truthfully.
• Guard the heart from anger.
• Read the Bible regularly.

Activities

• “Find Bethlehem” game.
• Make a simple map of Bethlehem.

III. Teens (11–15 Years)

Point 3: Holiness Is Our Response to the Savior

Applications

• Choose good friends.
• Avoid harmful content.
• Serve at church.

Group Activities

• Discussion on how to honor Christ.
• Write a holiness commitment.

Parallel Verses

• Isaiah 7:14 – Promise of Immanuel.
• Matthew 2:1 – Jesus born in Bethlehem.
• John 6:35 – Jesus the Bread of Life.

Short Illustration

A small child once thought he was not important. But one simple act of kindness changed his class. Small things can do great things—just like Bethlehem.

Closing

Let us welcome the Holy Savior with holy lives. Jesus came for us—let us live for Him.

Response: “Lord, I want to live in holiness because You were born for me.”