Hello, young learners! Welcome back to Primary 1 Christian Religion Studies. In our previous lesson, we learned about The Birth of Jesus – The Angelic Visit to Mary. Today, we’re going to learn about the birth of Jesus – how, where, and why He was born.
Objectives
By the end of this lesson, you should be able to:
- Mention the place and town of Jesus’ birth.
- Explain why Jesus was born.
- Recite the memory verse.
The Birth of Jesus – How, Where, and Why He Was Born
Jesus was born in a manger in Bethlehem. His birth was foretold by prophecy. He came to the world because God loves us and he came to save people from sin and offer eternal life through faith (John 3:16).
How Jesus Was Born
Jesus was born in a very humble way. He was born in a stable, a place where animals are kept. His mother, Mary, laid him in a manger, a trough used for feeding animals.
Where Jesus Was Born
Jesus was born in Bethlehem, a small town in Judea. Bethlehem is known as the “City of David” because King David was born there.
Why Jesus Was Born
Jesus was born to save the world from sin. God sent Jesus to Earth to show us how much He loves us. Jesus died on the cross to pay for our sins, and by believing in Him, we can have eternal life.
Evaluation Questions
Now that you’ve learned about the birth of Jesus, let’s see if you can answer these questions:
- Why did God send Jesus to the world?
- Where was Jesus born?
- In what town was Jesus born?
- What is the memory verse for today?
- What does the memory verse tell us about God’s love for the world?
- Why was Jesus born in a manger?
Conclusion
We learned that Jesus was born in Bethlehem, in a manger, because God loves us and sent His Son to save us from sin. Remember, Jesus came to the world to show us God’s love and to offer us eternal life. Don’t forget to check the comments section if you have any questions, and use the navigation to move to the next lesson. See you in the next lesson!
