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The Birth of Jesus: Good News of Great Joy
A Printable Bible Activity Pack for Kids Ages 7–12
Anchors of Faith Bible Activity Pack Series 1 | Pack 4
Discover the Greatest Good News!
A special message from God. A baby born in Bethlehem. Shepherds sharing wonderful news. Wise Men searching for the promised King.
The birth of Jesus is one of the most meaningful accounts in Scripture, revealing God’s love, faithfulness, and wonderful plan of salvation.
The Birth of Jesus: Good News of Great Joy is a beautifully illustrated, 32-page printable Bible activity pack that invites children ages 7–12 to discover why the coming of Jesus was such extraordinary news.
Through Scripture-centered stories, Bible lessons, puzzles, coloring pages, creative activities, prayer, and personal reflection, children learn that Jesus is God’s promised Son and Saviour, worthy of our worship, trust, and love.
Explore the Bible Story
Drawing from selected passages in Luke 1–2 and Matthew 1–2, this pack follows the events surrounding Jesus’ birth in four illustrated sections.
Part 1: God Sends His Message
Discover how the angel Gabriel brought God’s message to Mary and how Joseph received guidance in a dream. Learn about God’s promise and the humble obedience of Mary and Joseph.
Part 2: Jesus Is Born in Bethlehem
Follow Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem and discover how Jesus was born and laid in a manger, just as Scripture records.
Part 3: Good News for the Shepherds
Explore the angel’s announcement of a Saviour, Christ the Lord. Follow the shepherds as they hurry to find Jesus and afterward share the wonderful news.
Part 4: The Wise Men Seek and Worship Jesus
Discover how the Wise Men followed the star, came to the house where the young child was, worshipped Him, presented their gifts, and returned another way after God’s warning.
The pack carefully distinguishes the shepherds’ visit from the later visit of the Wise Men, helping children understand the Bible’s account in its proper sequence.
What Will Children Learn?
Through Bible study and creative activities, children are encouraged to:
- Identify Jesus as God’s promised Son and Saviour.
- Recognize God’s faithfulness in fulfilling His promises.
- Recall the important events surrounding Jesus’ birth.
- Understand the meaning of the titles Saviour, Christ, and Lord.
- Compare how the shepherds and Wise Men responded to Jesus.
- Recognize the importance of careful Bible reading and avoiding details Scripture does not provide.
- Explore practical ways to respond to God’s love through worship, gratitude, kindness, and sharing the good news.
- Strengthen Bible comprehension, vocabulary, observation, and sequencing skills.
Inside the Pack
Four-Part Illustrated Bible Story
Follow the announcements to Mary and Joseph, the birth of Jesus, the shepherds’ visit, and the Wise Men’s journey.
Bible Lesson: What the Birth of Jesus Teaches Us
Explore God’s faithfulness, Jesus’ identity as Saviour, Christ, and Lord, the shepherds’ response, and the Wise Men’s worship.
Memory Verse: Luke 2:11
Learn the wonderful announcement of Jesus’ birth through a Scripture-ordering activity, key word explanations, and a thoughtful Bible reflection.
The Birth Story at a Glance
An eight-event illustrated overview helps children remember the story and understand the distinction between the events surrounding Jesus’ birth and the later visit of the Wise Men.
Why Bethlehem?
An illustrated Bible-background feature explores Bethlehem as the City of David, the promise revealed in Scripture, and the meaning of the manger.
Shepherds and Wise Men Comparison
A sorting and comparison activity helps children distinguish what Scripture says about each group and recognize their shared response to Jesus.
Who Came When?
An illustrated chronology challenge helps children arrange eight important events in their biblical order.
Birth Story Check: Bible Comprehension Quiz
A two-page, 12-question activity challenges children to recall biblical events, look up Scripture, identify key details, and distinguish biblical facts from common assumptions.
Good News Word Search
Find twelve Bible-story words, supported by meaning clues that reinforce important vocabulary.
The Wise Men Seek Jesus: Visual Route Puzzle
Follow the Wise Men’s journey from the East to Jerusalem, then Bethlehem and the house where Jesus was, and finally their return by another way after God’s warning.
Gifts for Jesus: Bible Observation Activity
Explore the gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh, identify what Matthew’s Gospel actually records, and practise careful Bible observation.
Think, Talk, and Pray
Guided questions, prayer prompts, and an optional drawing activity invite children to reflect on the good news of Jesus’ birth and their own response to Him.
How Will I Respond to Jesus?
A practical faith activity encourages children to choose a response of prayer, worship, gratitude, kindness, or sharing the good news, then create a simple plan.
Good News of Great Joy Foldable Card
A printable foldable activity card provides space for children to write something they learned about Jesus and a personal message or prayer.
Six Scripture-Based Coloring Pages
Bring important moments from the biblical account to life through framed black-and-white illustrations, each with a Scripture caption:
- Gabriel Brings God’s Message to Mary
- Mary and Joseph Go to Bethlehem
- Jesus Is Born
- Good Tidings of Great Joy
- The Shepherds Find Jesus
- Worship for the King
Answer Keys Included
Three illustrated answer-key pages provide solutions and guidance for the fixed-answer Bible activities.
More Than a Christmas Activity Pack
Although the birth of Jesus is often celebrated during the Christmas season, its message is meaningful throughout the year.
This activity pack encourages children to look beyond familiar nativity pictures and discover what Scripture actually teaches about Jesus’ coming.
Children do more than recall the events. They are invited to consider why Jesus came, what it means that He is our Saviour, how different people responded to Him, and how they can respond to His love today.
The activities reinforce careful Bible reading while providing opportunities for creativity, comprehension, reflection, prayer, and practical Christian living.
Perfect for Home, Church, and Christian Education
Family Worship and Bible Study: Explore the story together and enjoy meaningful discussions about Jesus’ birth.
Sabbath School and Children’s Ministry: Use the illustrated lessons, Bible activities, memory verse, and coloring pages to reinforce biblical teaching.
Homeschool and Christian Classrooms: Support Scripture reading, comprehension, sequencing, vocabulary, and critical thinking.
Christmas Bible Programs: Use selected activities to supplement Scripture-centered lessons about Jesus’ birth.
Independent Learning: Older children can complete many activities independently, while younger readers may benefit from adult guidance.
Product Details
- Product Title: The Birth of Jesus: Good News of Great Joy
- Series: Anchors of Faith Bible Activity Pack Series 1
- Pack Number: 4
- Format: Printable digital PDF download
- Number of Pages: 32, including cover, activities, answer keys, and closing page
- Recommended Ages: 7–12
- Primary Bible Passages: Luke 1:26–38; Luke 2:1–20; Matthew 1:18–25; Matthew 2:1–12
- Memory Verse: Luke 2:11
- Bible Version: King James Version (KJV)
- Coloring Pages: 6
- Creative Activity: Good News of Great Joy Foldable Card
- Answer Keys: Included, 3 pages
Help children discover the wonderful truth that Jesus is God’s promised Son and Saviour, and that His birth is good news of great joy for all people.
An Anchors of Faith Publishing resource, created to help children grow in their understanding of Scripture and respond to God’s love with faith, worship, and grateful hearts.
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