Preschool // An Angel Visits Mary

Memory Verse:
For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. — John 3:16

Scripture Reference

Luke 1:26-38 (The Jesus Storybook Bible p. 176-183)

Teaching Truth

  • We can trust God no matter what happens.

  • Jesus is God’s plan to rescue the world from sin.

Questions to Ask Your Child

  • Who came to give Mary a special message from God?

  • How did Mary feel when she saw the angel?

  • Do you think Mary and Joseph trusted God even when they did not have a place to sleep?

  • How is Jesus a part of God’s plan?

Family Activity

Take your family to experience a live nativity! Many churches in the area provide an opportunity to see a live reenactment of the nativity. 

Wrap-Up

With each lesson, help your child apply what they have learned by asking, “What do you think God wants us to learn from this story?” If you get stuck with finding the answer, refer to the weekly Teaching Truths.