As Christmas draws near, Matt and Anna help kids discover how the wise men followed a special star to worship Jesus, the promised Savior. This episode shows how Jesus is worthy of worship, how God keeps His promises, and why Christmas is about celebrating that Jesus came to save sinners.

What You’ll Learn

✨ Jesus Is the Promised Savior — God kept His promise to send Jesus to save His people from sin.
✨ Wise Men Worship Jesus — The wise men traveled a long way to honor Jesus as King.
✨ Jesus Is Worthy of Worship — Gold, frankincense, and myrrh showed Jesus was worthy of honor and praise.
✨ Waiting Can Be Full of Hope — Just like the wise men waited and followed the star, God’s people wait trusting His promises.
✨ Christmas Is Bigger Than the Manger — Jesus didn’t stay a baby; He grew up to save sinners forever.
🎶 The Memory Verse Song — Kids learn Luke 2:10–11 through song

Try This at Home

⭐ Follow the Star Activity: Draw a star on paper and write or draw ways your family can worship Jesus this Christmas.
🎁 Gift Talk: Talk about the wise men’s gifts and ask, “What can we give Jesus today?” (love, obedience, kindness).
📖 Family Bible Time: Read Matthew 2 together and let kids act out the wise men’s journey.
🎶 Sing the Memory Verse: Practice Luke 2:10–11 using the song from the episode.
💬 Dinner Question: Ask, “Why do you think the wise men traveled so far to see Jesus?”

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