Why is the manger so important?

In this lesson we will be learning about where Jesus was born. We will be looking at the importance of the manger and what it represents in Christianity. We will also be reading some extracts from a bible.

Why is the manger so important?

In this lesson we will be learning about where Jesus was born. We will be looking at the importance of the manger and what it represents in Christianity. We will also be reading some extracts from a bible.

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Where was Jesus born
  2. What The Bible is
  3. Reading extracts from The Bible
  4. That the manger represents the table of God

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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

3 Questions

Q1.
1) Where was Jesus born?
At home
Hospital
Correct answer: Manger
Q2.
2) Where did the innkeeper say Mary and Joseph could stay?
In his guest house
In his living room
Correct answer: In his stables
Q3.
3) Is a manger a clean and safe place for a baby to be born?
Correct answer: No
Yes

Lesson appears in

UnitReligious education / The Nativity

Religious education