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这是一套在美国很受欢迎的教材，按年龄共分三部分：0-6岁学龄前儿童课程，6-12岁学龄儿童课程，和12岁以上青少年课程。我们将陆续翻译成中文，分享给大家。
这套教材里的每一篇，无论是课程还是各种活动，都独立成篇，没有先后顺序，大家可以按需要和负担选择使用。
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介绍
在本课中，孩子们将学习到寻求耶稣赞美祂来到世上拯救我们的重要性。
主题
基督的诞生, 圣诞节, 智慧
等孩子(10分钟)
开头的祷告(5分钟)
参见：开头的祷告
经节(5分钟)
你们寻求我，若全心寻求，就必寻见。-耶利米书29:13
这节经文告诉我们，如果我们像智者一样寻求耶稣，我们就会找到祂，因为祂希望我们找到祂并与祂亲近。
用下面的动作为孩子们表演一下这节经文：
你们（指向孩子）
寻求（双手合成望远镜一样，做搜寻动作）
我（用手语表示 "耶稣"，指着手上的钉痕）
若全心（用双臂交叉你的心；表示 "爱 "的手势）
寻求（双手合成望远镜一样，做搜寻动作）
就必寻见（用手语表示 "耶稣"，指着手上的钉痕）
故事(15分钟)
让孩子围着你坐下准备讲故事。在介绍之后，直接阅读圣经中关于耶稣诞生的故事。如果可能，用一本儿童圣经，这样孩子们更容易理解。
介绍：
现在是我们圣经故事时间。任何时候我们读圣经，都要记住这是神的圣言。圣诞故事是我最喜欢的故事，因为它可以帮助我们学到更多的知识，庆祝耶稣的生日! 这周我们的故事是关于智者和他们如何寻求耶稣。他们没有放弃，直到找到祂。他们用特别的礼物庆祝祂的诞生，因为祂是特别的，值得我们赞美和珍视。
读 马太福音2：1-12 (智者寻求耶稣）
当你给孩子们读这段经文时，请他们听一听智者为寻求耶稣所做的事，以及他们找到耶稣后所做的事。
问题讨论：
1. 智者跟随什么找到了耶稣？ (一颗星)
2. 耶稣的母亲叫什么名字？(马利亚)
3. 智者看到耶稣后做了什么？ (他们敬拜耶稣)
4. 智者给了耶稣什么？ (礼物：黄金、乳香和没药)
欢乐时光(10分钟)
备选欢乐时光(15分钟)
结尾的祷告/点心时间(10分钟)
参见：结尾的祷告
对于今天的点心，请提供“Hershey's Kisses巧克力”。吃的时候，讨论一下在耶稣的生日上孩子们会给耶稣什么样的礼物。用闪亮的锡箔纸包裹的“Hershey's Kisses巧克力”可以代表很久以前智者给耶稣带来的各种礼物。
结束时的活动(15分钟)
下节课
下次再来，了解耶稣出生时在场的其他人物。
反馈单
课结束之前，把反馈单发给每个孩子。
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THE CHARACTERS OF CHRISTMAS
LESSON 1: WISE MEN WORSHIP
In this lesson, the children will learn about the importance of seeking Jesus and praising Him for coming to earth to save us! by Lauren Shelnutt TOPICS Birth of Christ, Christmas, Wisdom
AS KIDS ARRIVE (10 minutes) The Wise Men and the Star (Coloring Page) Click here
WORSHIP TIME (5 minutes) Further info? Click here
BIBLE VERSE (5 minutes) "You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart." Jeremiah 29:13 NIV This verse tells us that if we look for Jesus like the wise men we will find Him because He wants us to find Him and grow close to Him! Act out the verse for the children using the following motions: You (point out) will seek (form hands like binoculars in searching motion) Me (sign language for “Jesus” pointing to nail marks in hands) and find Me (sign language for “Jesus” pointing to nail marks in hands) When you (point out) Search (form hands like binoculars in searching motion) for Me (sign language for “Jesus” pointing to nail marks in hands) With all your heart (cross your heart with arms; sign for “Love”)
BIBLE STORY (15 minutes) Gather the children around you in preparation for story time. After the introduction, read the story about the birth of Jesus directly from the Bible. If possible, use a children's Bible so it will be easier for the kids to understand. Introduction: It’s time for our Bible story for today. Anytime we read the Bible we can remember that it’s God’s Holy Word. The Christmas story is my favorite story because it helps us learn more and celebrate Jesus’ Birthday! This week our story is about the wise men and how they looked for Jesus. They did not give up until they found Him. They celebrated His birth with special gifts because He is special and deserves our praise and treasures. Read Matthew 2:1—12. (The Wise Men Seek Jesus) As you read the passage to the children, ask them to listen to what the wise men did to find Jesus and what they did when they found Him. Discussion Questions: 1. What do the wise men follow to help them find Jesus? (A Star) 2. What is the name of Jesus’ mother? (Mary.) 3. What do the wise men do when they saw Jesus? (They worshipped Jesus.) 4. What do the wise men give to Jesus? (Presents; Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh) Conclusion: The wise men do everything they can to find Jesus, and it takes them a while to find Him. However, they do not give up. When they find Him, they praise Him and give him special treasures that are worth a lot of money—fit for a king! Jesus deserves our praise, worship, and our treasures. We can learn from the wise men that we need to remember to look for Jesus at Christmas. We can also try hard to remember to praise Him because that’s what Christmas is all about!
FUN TIME (10 minutes) Find the Baby (Game) Click here
ALTERNATE FUN TIME (15 minutes) Seeking Binoculars (Craft) Click here
PRAYER/SNACK (10 minutes) Further info?Click here For today's snack, provide Hershey's Kisses ® . While eating, discuss what kind of gifts the children would bring to Jesus on His birthday. The Kisses, wrapped in shiny foil can represent the kinds of presents that the wise men brought to Jesus so long ago.
CLOSING ACTIVITY (5-10 minutes) Exploring the Gifts of the Wise Men (Activity) Click here
NEXT WEEK
Come back next week to learn about other characters that were there when Jesus was born.
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