The Shepherds and the Angels Complete Bible Lesson

Looking for a fun, deeply Biblical way to teach the story of the shepherds and the angels, without adding more stress to your already full schedule? This engaging, print-and-go Bible lesson brings Luke 2:8–20 to life with hands-on crafts, meaningful discussion, and no-prep activities your kids will love.

Perfect for Christmas season or any time you're teaching about the birth of Jesus, this lesson helps children see how the shepherds responded to the good news of the Savior's birth:

1. The believed what God had told them.
2. They hurried to see Jesus.
3. They told everyone the good news.
4. They glorified and praised God.

In this lesson, your kids will be encouraged to examine their own hearts and see if they are responding like the shepherds by believing what God has told us in His Word, seeking to get to know Jesus through the Bible, sharing the good news with others, and glorifying God for all He has done.

In the Small Group Discussion, older kids will be encouraged to see the bigger theme of the shepherds and the sheep as they learn that Jesus is the Lamb of God Who takes away the sins of the world.

This Complete Bible Lesson Includes Everything You Need to teach the story of the Shepherds and the Angels!

• Read-Aloud Bible Lesson with teacher’s notes and easy adaptations for mixed ages
• Bible Verse Activity Pages in 3 age levels, from coloring to code-breaking
• A Shepherds and the Angels Bible Story Cube Craft to help your kids re-tell the story of the shepherds and the angels
• A Shepherds and the Angels Cube Puzzle Craft for older kids who can cut and fold well
• "Hot Potato" Active Memory Verse Game that will help kids memorize Luke 2:11
• A super-fun "Camels Vs. Sheep" Lesson Review Game
• A Small Group Discussion Guide about the deeper significance of Jesus as the Lamb of God (ideal for older or preteen kids)
• Take-Home Bible Reading Plan (2 levels) with 5 days of Scripture and reflection questions to help your kids build a habit of daily Bible reading

This Bible lesson is available in 6 Bible Versions (CSB, ESV, KJV, NASB, NIV, NKJV). After purchase, you can print the resources in your preferred Bible version. No more confusion when the words don't match your kids' Bibles! (And, if you do get stuck, answer keys are included!)

This lesson is perfect for:

• Sunday School teachers
• Christian homeschool families
• Children’s ministry volunteers
• Midweek Bible clubs
• Anyone teaching Kindergarten through 6th grade
  

Whether you teach one age group or many, this lesson adapts with ease. It includes everything you need to teach a meaningful Bible lesson, without the stress of lesson planning and prep.

This lesson is easy to prepare and ready to teach. After you purchase, you'll receive a link to a download page. You will get instant access and you can print as many copies as needed for your family, classroom, or local church. You can also reuse this lesson for years to come!

Now you can feel confident leading kids through the story of the angels and the shepherds. Instead of scrambling for last-minute activities, you’ll be free to focus on the joy of helping children see that Jesus is so much more than the baby in the manger. He is the Messiah, God's promised Savior!