Lesson: Luke 1:28 (Ages 6-8)

📖 Luke 1:28 – Ages 6-8

Explanation

In Luke 1:28, an angel visited Mary and said to her, "Rejoice, favored one! The Lord is with you." This means that the angel told Mary she was special and that God was with her to help and protect her.

Imagine if a famous superhero came to your house and said, "You are my special friend, and I will always be here to help you." That's kind of like what happened to Mary! The angel was like a messenger from God, bringing her good news and letting her know she was important to God's plan.

Just like Mary, we can also feel God's love and presence with us. When we trust in God and believe in His love for us, we can also feel favored and know that He is always there to help us, just like a superhero watching over us. So, remember, God loves you very much and is always with you, just like He was with Mary!

Kid's Story

Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with her toys in the backyard. One sunny day, a beautiful butterfly landed on her shoulder and whispered, "Rejoice, favored one! The Lord is with you."

Confused, Lily asked the butterfly what it meant. The butterfly explained that just like how she felt special when her parents were with her, God was always with her too, watching over her and loving her very much.

From that day on, whenever Lily felt scared or lonely, she would remember the butterfly's words and feel comforted knowing that God was by her side. She learned that she was truly favored and loved by the Lord.

And so, Lily continued to play in the backyard, knowing that she was never alone because God was always with her.

Prayer Prompt

Dear God, thank you for being with me always. Help me to remember that I am favored by You, just like Mary was. Amen.

Discussion Questions

1. What do you think it means to be favored by God?
2. How do you feel when someone tells you that the Lord is with you?
3. Why do you think the angel told Mary to rejoice when he visited her?
4. How can we show that we are happy and grateful when we know that God is with us?
5. Can you think of a time when you felt God's presence with you?

Life Application

This verse from Luke 1:28 reminds us that God is always with us and that we are special in His eyes. Children can apply this message in their daily lives by remembering that they are loved and cared for by God. They can practice kindness and joyfulness towards their family members, friends, and classmates, knowing that God's love surrounds them. When faced with challenges or feeling alone, they can find comfort in knowing that the Lord is with them always, just like He was with Mary when the angel visited her. This verse can inspire children to be grateful for God's presence in their lives and to share His love with others through their words and actions.

Craft or Activity

Let's create a "Rejoice, Favored One" banner together! Provide the child with a long strip of paper or fabric and markers or crayons. Help them write "Rejoice, Favored One" on the banner, and decorate it with drawings of angels or other symbols of joy. Hang it up in their room as a visual reminder that the Lord is always with them, just like the angel's message to Mary in Luke 1:28.

Memory Verse or Rhyme

Here's a fun rhyme for you to remember Luke 1:28:
An angel came to Mary so dear,
Said, "Rejoice, favored one, have no fear!
The Lord is with you, every day,
In His love, you'll find your way!"

Songs or Videos

One song that relates to the message of Luke 1:28 is "Mary, Did You Know?" This song beautifully reflects on the incredible favor and blessing that Mary received when the angel visited her. Another song that kids may enjoy is "Fear Not" by Yancy, which reminds us that we can rejoice and not be afraid because the Lord is with us, just like the angel told Mary. Both songs capture the essence of the message in Luke 1:28.

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