The Promises Begin
Promises to Elizabeth, Zechariah, Mary, and Joseph
God's promises are reaching these households: John will prepare the way, and Jesus will be the promised king.
Genesis 12:1-32 Samuel 7:12-16Luke 1Matthew 1
Nativity
Your Nativity digital library
Open the Nativity stories in guide reading order. The updated parent guide is available as a download for family introductions, prompts, prayers, and Scripture references.
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Download Activity Block PacketiA practical packet with examples for using Retell, Reflect, Character, Connect, Act Out, Music, Wonder, Prayer, and Find with any Bible story.
Nativity stories
Choose a story to open the digital Story Block, Activity Block, and story-side retelling.
Elizabeth & Zechariah
John will prepare people for the Lord; Jesus is the one whose coming he prepares people to receive.
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Mary
Gabriel announces that Jesus will receive David's throne and reign without end.
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Joseph
Joseph receives the angel's message and names the child Jesus.
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Jesus
Jesus is born in Bethlehem and laid in a manger.
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Angel
The Angel block begins the announcement to the shepherds.
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Shepherds
The Shepherds block continues after the angels have gone.
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Simeon
Simeon receives Jesus in the temple and praises God for his salvation.
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Anna
Anna worships, gives thanks, and speaks about Jesus to people who are waiting.
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Magi & Herod - Part 1
The visitors arrive in Jerusalem, and Scripture directs them toward Bethlehem.
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Magi & Herod - Part 2
The visitors worship Jesus and go home another way.
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Flight into Egypt
Joseph hears a warning and takes Mary and Jesus to Egypt for safety.
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Four sections
The story in four movements.
The Nativity parent guide groups the eleven stories so families can follow the larger story while keeping each gathering simple.
Good News in Bethlehem
Jesus is born; the news is heard and shared
Jesus is born. The shepherds hear the good news, find him, and return praising God.
Luke 2:1-20Isaiah 9:2-7
Waiting Meets the Child
Simeon and Anna at the temple
Simeon and Anna meet Jesus, thank God, and speak about the hope he brings.
Luke 2:21-38Isaiah 40:1-5Isaiah 49:6
Worship and Refuge
The Magi and Herod pair, followed by the flight into Egypt
The visitors worship Jesus and go home another way. Joseph hears a warning and takes Mary and Jesus to Egypt.
Genesis 12:1-3Micah 5:2Matthew 2:1-23Hosea 11:1