1. The document describes the story of Jesus's birth as told in the Bible, including details such as an angel appearing to Mary and Joseph in dreams to tell them Mary would give birth to God's son. 2. It describes Mary and Joseph traveling to Bethlehem for the census and finding no room at the inn, so they stayed in a stable where Jesus was born in a manger. 3. Nearby shepherds heard the birth announced by angels and went to see the baby Jesus, and later wise men followed a star to bring gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh to the infant Jesus.

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Tiny Bible TreasuresJesus Is Born
Based on Matthew 1:18-25, 2:1–11 and Luke 1:26–38, 2:1–20.
Cover the front with clear contact paper. Cut out the pieces. Glue small pieces of sandpaper or felt on the back of each piece, so
they will stick to a flannel board. Use these flannelgraph pieces to tell the story of the birth of Jesus, as told in Matthew 1:18-25,
2:1 and Luke 1:26-38, 2:1-20, or read the story included with this activity.
You can also photocopy the pages, and use these figures for other activities, such as, coloring pages, to create your own reader,
wall posters, mobiles, etc.
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Jesus Is Born
In the town of Nazareth lived a young woman named Mary.
She was soon to be married to a carpenter named Joseph.
One day, an angel appeared to Mary. At first she was
frightened by what she saw.
“Do not be afraid,” the angel said. “I bring good news. God
has chosen you to be the mother of His Son.”
Mary was amazed by what the angel told her and said, “I am
pleased to do as God wishes.”
When the angel was gone, Mary hurried to find Joseph and
tell him the wonderful news.
An angel also visited Joseph in a dream. “Take good care of
Mary,” the angel said. “She is going to have a special baby
… God’s Son.”
Joseph was happy to hear this news and promised to take
good care of Mary and the baby.
Some time later Joseph and Mary had to travel to
Bethlehem. Joseph saddled a donkey for Mary to ride, and
they set off on their journey.
When Joseph and Mary arrived in Bethlehem there were so
many people that they could not find a place to stay for the
night.
“You cannot stay here,” said the grouchy innkeeper.
“But my wife is going to have a baby,” Joseph said.
Based on Matthew 1:18-25, 2:1–11 and Luke 1:26–38, 2:1–20.

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The innkeeper thought for a few moments, and then said
they could stay in the stable.
Joseph and Mary were happy to have a place to stay even
though it was a stable filled with animals.
That wonderful night Jesus was born! Mary laid Him in the
manger, on the soft hay.
Out on the hills shepherds were watching their sheep.
Suddenly angels appeared in the sky to tell the amazing
news of Jesus’ birth.
When the angels vanished, the shepherds hurried to find
the baby Jesus. They found Him, and their hearts were
glad.
Some time later, wise men came in search of Jesus. “We
have seen the star,” they said, “and it has guided us here.”
The wise men brought wonderful gifts for Jesus—gold,
frankincense, and myrrh.
And that is the true story of the very first Christmas, when
God sent His Son, Jesus, to Earth.
Authored by Katiuscia Giusti. Illustrations by Didier Martin.. Copyright © 2010 by The Family International