Why did the three wise men share gifts with baby Jesus?

In this lesson, we will be learning about the three wise men and what gifts they shared with baby Jesus. Some Christians believe each gift was given to Jesus for a reason, we will be identifying some of these beliefs.

Why did the three wise men share gifts with baby Jesus?

In this lesson, we will be learning about the three wise men and what gifts they shared with baby Jesus. Some Christians believe each gift was given to Jesus for a reason, we will be identifying some of these beliefs.

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. The significance of incarnation
  2. Identify the names of the Three Wise Men
  3. Where gold, frankincense and myrrh come from
  4. The symbolic importance of of each gift

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3 Questions

Q1.
1) What was the name of the King who was scared that Jesus might take his throne?
King Fredrick
King Henry
Correct answer: King Herod
Q2.
2) Do all Christians go to church at Christmas?
Correct answer: No
Yes
Q3.
3) Do you have to share gifts at Christmas?
Correct answer: No
Yes

3 Questions

Q1.
1) What 3 gifts were given to baby Jesus from the three wise men?
Chocolate
Correct answer: Frankincense
Correct answer: Gold
Correct answer: Myrrh
Sugar
Q2.
2) Is gold a symbol of royalty?
No
Correct answer: Yes
Q3.
3) Where do frankincense and myrrh come from?
Flowers
The ground
Correct answer: Trees

Lesson appears in

UnitReligious education / The Nativity

Religious education