Overview

The overview tab gives you a broad overview of the lesson. It gives you a brief introduction, the treasure story and treasure verse, lists teaching activities, materials needed, and prayer points for each lesson.

Treasuring Christ Introduction

The birth of Jesus confirms God’s sovereign plan to offer redemption to all people through the heir to David’s throne.

Treasure Story

Matthew 2:1-12

Treasure Verse

Matthew 4:10b

Treasure Point

Toddler: Jesus is the greatest gift.
Preschool: The Magi traveled to Bethlehem to worship Jesus.
Kids: Wise men followed the light of a star to find Jesus. We can follow Jesus, the Light of the world, to be rescued from sin and death.

Teaching Activities

Toddler: Creative Play, Song Time, Craft Fun, Treasure Verse Activity, Gift Box Activities
Preschool: Follow the Star, Song Time, Special Gifts Activity, Treasure Verse Activity, End-of-Day Activities
Kids: Party Time, Act It Out, Verse Stars, Song Time, Time to Celebrate

Supplies Needed

Toddler: Gift bags, gift bows, boxes, paper crowns, plastic tiaras, child-sized robes or capes, digital music player, speakers, small Bible, wrapping paper, Teaching Aid resource page, The Greatest Gift resource page, tissue paper squares, glue sticks, Wise Men resource page, yellow stamp pad or yellow fingerpaint, two boxes wrapped in plain paper (one small box and one shirt-sized box), white name tags, small stickers, gift box
Preschool: Yellow construction paper, scissors, hole punch, yarn, yardstick, digital music player, speakers, empty boxes, wrapping paper, tape, scissors, bows, large bag, Treasure Verse resource page, cardstock, whiteboard, dry-erase marker, children’s books
Kids: Streamers, balloons, ribbons, paper for signs, tape, markers, scissors, whiteboard, dry-erase marker, Verse Stars resource page, digital music player, speakers, refreshments for Jesus’ birthday party, party plates, cups, napkins, notebook paper, pencil

Prayer Points
  • Pray that your students will see Jesus as the Messiah for all nations and that His grace will drive them to worship Him for His great plan of salvation.
  • Pray that God will inspire your students to give their lives for God’s kingdom in order that every nation and people might hear the Gospel.
  • Like Herod and the religious leaders of Jesus’ day, many people deny Jesus as King today. They still refuse His lordship. Ask God to draw all people to Himself in spite of their rebellion.