Luke 2

Translations

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Stories

Birth of Jesus Annunciation to the Shepherds Adoration of the Shepherds Circumcision of Jesus Infant Jesus at the Temple Return of the Family of Jesus to Nazareth Finding Jesus in the Temple

Birth of Jesus

52 Interactive Bible Stories: A Collection of Action, Echo, Rhythm, and Syllable Stories
- Chapter 22: Jesus: Born in Bethlehem • p.37 • Mt 1:18-25; Lk 2:1-20
Wows series: Sciency-Fun WOWS! Ages 3-7: 54 Surprising Bible Object Lessons
- Chapter 1: An Angel Announces Jesus’ Birth » Paper Stretch • p.8-9 • Lk 1:26-38; Mt 1:18-25
- Chapter 2: The First Christmas » Mystery Gifts • p.10-11 • Lk 2:1-7
- Chapter 3: Jesus, The Light of the World, Is Born » Need the Light • p.12-13 • Lk 2:1-20
Wows series: Sciency-Fun WOWS! Ages 8-12: 54 Surprising Bible Object Lessons
- Chapter 1: An Angel Announces Jesus’ Birth » Believe It • p.8-9 • Lk 1:26-38; Mt 1:18-25
- Chapter 2: The First Christmas » Putting Things in Order • p.10-11 • Lk 2:1-7
- Chapter 3: Jesus, The Light of the World, Is Born » The Word Revealed • p.12-13 • Lk 2:1-20
Wows series: Makerific WOWS! Ages 8-12: 54 Surprising Bible Crafts
- Chapter 1: An Angel Announces Jesus’ Birth » Flying Cups • p.8-11 • Lk 1:26-38; Mt 1:18-25
- Chapter 2: The First Christmas » God’s Gift Ornaments • p.12-15 • Lk 2:1-7
- Chapter 3: Jesus, The Light of the World, Is Born » Light of the World Lanterns • p.16-17 • Lk 2:1-20
Wows series: Makerific WOWS! Ages 3-7: 54 Surprising Bible Crafts
- Chapter 1: An Angel Announces Jesus’ Birth » Announcing Angels • p.8-9 • Lk 1:26-38; Mt 1:18-25
- Chapter 2: The First Christmas » Bethlehem Barns • p.10-13 • Lk 2:1-7
- Chapter 3: Jesus, The Light of the World, Is Born » Crafty Candles • p.14-15 • Lk 2:1-20
Building Faith Brick by Brick: An Imaginative Way to Explore the Bible with Children
- Chapter 31: The Birth of Jesus • p.80-81 • Mt 1:18-25; Lk 2:1-20
Big Picture Bible Crafts: 101 Simple and Amazing Crafts to Help Teach Children the Bible
- Chapter 55: God Reveals His Plan to Mary and Joseph • p.126-127 • Mt 1:18-25; Lk 1:26-56
- Chapter 56: God’s Son Is Born • p.128-129 • Lk 2:1-7
Learning Centers series: Learning Centers for Advent & Lent
- Advent • Chapter 2: The O Antiphons • p.8-10 • Is 9:6; Mt 1:22-23
- Advent • Chapter 7: Names for Jesus • p.24-27 • Mt 1:20-21; Rom 10:6
- Advent • Chapter 10: St. Joseph • p.36-37 • Mt 1:18-24
- Advent • Chapter 11: A Special Christmas Card • p.38-39 • Lk 2:1-7; Rom 13:11-14
- Advent for the Whole Community • Chapter 4: Mary and Joseph at Bethlehem • p.98-99 • Lk 2:1-7
Fun Bible Skits 2: Ready-to-Go Scripts & Activities
- Chapter 10: God Promises Us Immanuel • p.32-34 • Is 7:1-14; Mt 1:18-25
Fun Bible Skits 3: Ready-to-Go Scripts & Activities
- Chapter 25: Christmas Play: A Different Kind of King • p.80 • Mt 1:18-2:2
LearningCycles series: Emmanuel, God with Us: Creative Activities for Teaching Advent
- Chapter 1: Art Workshop • p.13-16 • Lk 1:26-2:20; Mt 2:1-12
- Chapter 2: Publishing Workshop • p.17-18 • Lk 1:26-2:20; Mt 2:1-12
- Chapter 3: Drama Workshop • p.19-21 • Lk 1:26-2:20; Mt 2:1-12
- Chapter 4: Movie Workshop • p.22-23 • Lk 1:26-2:20; Mt 2:1-12
- Chapter 5: Story Workshop • p.24-26 • Lk 1:26-2:20; Mt 2:1-12
- Chapter 6: Kitchen Workshop • p.27-29 • Lk 1:26-2:20; Mt 2:1-12
- Chapter 7: Music Workshop • p.30-32 • Lk 1:26-2:20; Mt 2:1-12
Enriching Faith series: Lessons, Prayers and Activities on Mary
- Chapter 7: Birth of Jesus, Mother of God • p.18-19 • Lk 2:1-20; Mt 2:1-12
100 Creative Techniques for Teaching Bible Stories
- Telling the Story Through Drama • Script the Scripture • p.53-54 • Lk 2:1-20
All-in-One Bible Fun series: Stories of Jesus: 13 Lessons for Busy Teachers - Elementary
- In the Stable • p.10-19 • Lk 2:1-20
All-in-One Bible Fun series: Stories of Jesus: 13 Lessons for Busy Teachers - Preschool
- In the Stable • p.10-19 • Lk 2:1-7
Experience the Saints: Experience the Saints: Activities for Multiple Intelligences - Volume 2
- St. Francis of Assisi • Christmas Story Scripture Script • p.11-14 • Lk 2:1-20
70 Church Year Lesson Starters for Kids: and Those who Teach Them
- Christmas: Season of joy • Chapter 2: Play a Christmas word guess game • p.19 • Lk 2:1-20
Fun Bible Skits 1: Ready-to-Go Scripts & Activities
- Chapter 25: Christmas Play: A Surprise in the Stable • p.79 • Lk 2:1-20
Coloring Creations: 52 Creative Bible Lessons
- Chapter 36: Mary and Joseph Travel to Bethlehem • p.76-77 • Lk 2:1-5
- Chapter 37: Jesus Is Born for Us! • p.78-79 • Lk 2:1-20
Coloring Creations 2: 52 More Creative Bible Lessons
- Chapter 26: The Son of God Is Born! • p.56-57 • Lk 2:1-7
The Humongous Book of Bible Skits for Children's Ministry
- Chapter 24: Birth of Jesus • p.92-95 • Lk 2:1-20
Snip & Tell Bible Stories: Captivate Children with Simple Paper Cutouts That Unfold as the Story Is Told
- Chapter 21: Jesus is Born • p.61-63 • Lk 2:1-7

Annunciation to the Shepherds

52 Interactive Bible Stories: A Collection of Action, Echo, Rhythm, and Syllable Stories
- Chapter 22: Jesus: Born in Bethlehem • p.37 • Mt 1:18-25; Lk 2:1-20
Building Faith Brick by Brick: An Imaginative Way to Explore the Bible with Children
- Chapter 31: The Birth of Jesus • p.80-81 • Mt 1:18-25; Lk 2:1-20
LearningCycles series: Emmanuel, God with Us: Creative Activities for Teaching Advent
- Chapter 1: Art Workshop • p.13-16 • Lk 1:26-2:20; Mt 2:1-12
- Chapter 2: Publishing Workshop • p.17-18 • Lk 1:26-2:20; Mt 2:1-12
- Chapter 3: Drama Workshop • p.19-21 • Lk 1:26-2:20; Mt 2:1-12
- Chapter 4: Movie Workshop • p.22-23 • Lk 1:26-2:20; Mt 2:1-12
- Chapter 5: Story Workshop • p.24-26 • Lk 1:26-2:20; Mt 2:1-12
- Chapter 6: Kitchen Workshop • p.27-29 • Lk 1:26-2:20; Mt 2:1-12
- Chapter 7: Music Workshop • p.30-32 • Lk 1:26-2:20; Mt 2:1-12
Enriching Faith series: Lessons, Prayers and Activities on Mary
- Chapter 7: Birth of Jesus, Mother of God • p.18-19 • Lk 2:1-20; Mt 2:1-12
Wows series: Sciency-Fun WOWS! Ages 3-7: 54 Surprising Bible Object Lessons
- Chapter 3: Jesus, The Light of the World, Is Born » Need the Light • p.12-13 • Lk 2:1-20
100 Creative Techniques for Teaching Bible Stories
- Telling the Story Through Drama • Script the Scripture • p.53-54 • Lk 2:1-20
LearningCycles series: Be Alert, Shepherds!: Creative Activities for Teaching Advent
- Chapter 1: Art Workshop • p.12-16 • Lk 2:8-20
- Chapter 2: Publishing Workshop • p.17-20 • Lk 2:8-20
- Chapter 3: Drama Workshop • p.21-24 • Lk 2:8-20
- Chapter 4: Movie Workshop • p.25-27 • Lk 2:8-20
- Chapter 5: Story Workshop • p.28-30 • Lk 2:8-20
- Chapter 6: Kitchen Workshop • p.31-34 • Lk 2:8-20
- Chapter 7: Music Workshop • p.35 • Lk 2:8-20
All-in-One Bible Fun series: Stories of Jesus: 13 Lessons for Busy Teachers - Elementary
- In the Stable • p.10-19 • Lk 2:1-20
Experience the Saints: Experience the Saints: Activities for Multiple Intelligences - Volume 2
- St. Francis of Assisi • Christmas Story Scripture Script • p.11-14 • Lk 2:1-20
Wows series: Sciency-Fun WOWS! Ages 8-12: 54 Surprising Bible Object Lessons
- Chapter 3: Jesus, The Light of the World, Is Born » The Word Revealed • p.12-13 • Lk 2:1-20
Wows series: Makerific WOWS! Ages 8-12: 54 Surprising Bible Crafts
- Chapter 3: Jesus, The Light of the World, Is Born » Light of the World Lanterns • p.16-17 • Lk 2:1-20
Wows series: Makerific WOWS! Ages 3-7: 54 Surprising Bible Crafts
- Chapter 3: Jesus, The Light of the World, Is Born » Crafty Candles • p.14-15 • Lk 2:1-20
Big Picture Bible Crafts: 101 Simple and Amazing Crafts to Help Teach Children the Bible
- Chapter 57: God Announces the Savior’s Birth • p.130-131 • Lk 2:8-20
33 Mass Lessons and Activities for Young Children
- Introductory Rites • Chapter 8: Give Praise to God: Glory to God • p.14-15 • Lk 2:14
70 Church Year Lesson Starters for Kids: and Those who Teach Them
- Christmas: Season of joy • Chapter 2: Play a Christmas word guess game • p.19 • Lk 2:1-20
- Christmas: Season of joy • Chapter 6: Make a Christmas nativity craft • p.23 • Lk 2:11
Fun Bible Skits 1: Ready-to-Go Scripts & Activities
- Chapter 25: Christmas Play: A Surprise in the Stable • p.79 • Lk 2:1-20
Fun Bible Skits 2: Ready-to-Go Scripts & Activities
- Chapter 25: Christmas Play: The Shepherds Find Peace • p.77 • Lk 2:8-20
Coloring Creations: 52 Creative Bible Lessons
- Chapter 37: Jesus Is Born for Us! • p.78-79 • Lk 2:1-20
Coloring Creations 2: 52 More Creative Bible Lessons
- Chapter 27: Angels Announce Jesus’ Birth to Shepherds • p.58-59 • Lk 2:8-14
The Humongous Book of Bible Skits for Children's Ministry
- Chapter 24: Birth of Jesus • p.92-95 • Lk 2:1-20
Snip & Tell Bible Stories: Captivate Children with Simple Paper Cutouts That Unfold as the Story Is Told
- Chapter 22: Shepherds in the Field • p.64-65 • Lk 2:8-20
LearningCycles series: Stations of the Créche: Creative Activities for an Advent Journey of Hope
- Chapter 6: Kitchen Workshop • p.31-33

Adoration of the Shepherds

52 Interactive Bible Stories: A Collection of Action, Echo, Rhythm, and Syllable Stories
- Chapter 22: Jesus: Born in Bethlehem • p.37 • Mt 1:18-25; Lk 2:1-20
Building Faith Brick by Brick: An Imaginative Way to Explore the Bible with Children
- Chapter 31: The Birth of Jesus • p.80-81 • Mt 1:18-25; Lk 2:1-20
LearningCycles series: Emmanuel, God with Us: Creative Activities for Teaching Advent
- Chapter 1: Art Workshop • p.13-16 • Lk 1:26-2:20; Mt 2:1-12
- Chapter 2: Publishing Workshop • p.17-18 • Lk 1:26-2:20; Mt 2:1-12
- Chapter 3: Drama Workshop • p.19-21 • Lk 1:26-2:20; Mt 2:1-12
- Chapter 4: Movie Workshop • p.22-23 • Lk 1:26-2:20; Mt 2:1-12
- Chapter 5: Story Workshop • p.24-26 • Lk 1:26-2:20; Mt 2:1-12
- Chapter 6: Kitchen Workshop • p.27-29 • Lk 1:26-2:20; Mt 2:1-12
- Chapter 7: Music Workshop • p.30-32 • Lk 1:26-2:20; Mt 2:1-12
Enriching Faith series: Lessons, Prayers and Activities on Mary
- Chapter 7: Birth of Jesus, Mother of God • p.18-19 • Lk 2:1-20; Mt 2:1-12
Wows series: Sciency-Fun WOWS! Ages 3-7: 54 Surprising Bible Object Lessons
- Chapter 3: Jesus, The Light of the World, Is Born » Need the Light • p.12-13 • Lk 2:1-20
100 Creative Techniques for Teaching Bible Stories
- Telling the Story Through Drama • Script the Scripture • p.53-54 • Lk 2:1-20
LearningCycles series: Be Alert, Shepherds!: Creative Activities for Teaching Advent
- Chapter 1: Art Workshop • p.12-16 • Lk 2:8-20
- Chapter 2: Publishing Workshop • p.17-20 • Lk 2:8-20
- Chapter 3: Drama Workshop • p.21-24 • Lk 2:8-20
- Chapter 4: Movie Workshop • p.25-27 • Lk 2:8-20
- Chapter 5: Story Workshop • p.28-30 • Lk 2:8-20
- Chapter 6: Kitchen Workshop • p.31-34 • Lk 2:8-20
- Chapter 7: Music Workshop • p.35 • Lk 2:8-20
All-in-One Bible Fun series: Stories of Jesus: 13 Lessons for Busy Teachers - Elementary
- In the Stable • p.10-19 • Lk 2:1-20
Experience the Saints: Experience the Saints: Activities for Multiple Intelligences - Volume 2
- St. Francis of Assisi • Christmas Story Scripture Script • p.11-14 • Lk 2:1-20
Wows series: Sciency-Fun WOWS! Ages 8-12: 54 Surprising Bible Object Lessons
- Chapter 3: Jesus, The Light of the World, Is Born » The Word Revealed • p.12-13 • Lk 2:1-20
Wows series: Makerific WOWS! Ages 8-12: 54 Surprising Bible Crafts
- Chapter 3: Jesus, The Light of the World, Is Born » Light of the World Lanterns • p.16-17 • Lk 2:1-20
Wows series: Makerific WOWS! Ages 3-7: 54 Surprising Bible Crafts
- Chapter 3: Jesus, The Light of the World, Is Born » Crafty Candles • p.14-15 • Lk 2:1-20
Big Picture Bible Crafts: 101 Simple and Amazing Crafts to Help Teach Children the Bible
- Chapter 57: God Announces the Savior’s Birth • p.130-131 • Lk 2:8-20
70 Church Year Lesson Starters for Kids: and Those who Teach Them
- Christmas: Season of joy • Chapter 2: Play a Christmas word guess game • p.19 • Lk 2:1-20
Fun Bible Skits 1: Ready-to-Go Scripts & Activities
- Chapter 25: Christmas Play: A Surprise in the Stable • p.79 • Lk 2:1-20
Fun Bible Skits 2: Ready-to-Go Scripts & Activities
- Chapter 25: Christmas Play: The Shepherds Find Peace • p.77 • Lk 2:8-20
Coloring Creations: 52 Creative Bible Lessons
- Chapter 37: Jesus Is Born for Us! • p.78-79 • Lk 2:1-20
The Humongous Book of Bible Skits for Children's Ministry
- Chapter 24: Birth of Jesus • p.92-95 • Lk 2:1-20
Snip & Tell Bible Stories: Captivate Children with Simple Paper Cutouts That Unfold as the Story Is Told
- Chapter 22: Shepherds in the Field • p.64-65 • Lk 2:8-20

Circumcision of Jesus

52 Interactive Bible Stories: A Collection of Action, Echo, Rhythm, and Syllable Stories
- Chapter 24: Simeon and Anna: Dedicated and Devoted • p.39 • Lk 2:21-40
Wows series: Sciency-Fun WOWS! Ages 3-7: 54 Surprising Bible Object Lessons
- Chapter 4: Simeon and Anna See Jesus » Gift Unwrapped • p.14-17 • Lk 2:21-40
Wows series: Sciency-Fun WOWS! Ages 8-12: 54 Surprising Bible Object Lessons
- Chapter 4: Simeon and Anna See Jesus » A Color Run • p.14-15 • Lk 2:21-40
Wows series: Makerific WOWS! Ages 8-12: 54 Surprising Bible Crafts
- Chapter 4: Simeon and Anna see Jesus » Thank-You Gift Boxes • p.18-21 • Lk 2:21-40
Wows series: Makerific WOWS! Ages 3-7: 54 Surprising Bible Crafts
- Chapter 4: Simeon and Anna see Jesus » Lifesaver Gift Bags • p.16-17 • Lk 2:21-40

Infant Jesus at the Temple

52 Interactive Bible Stories: A Collection of Action, Echo, Rhythm, and Syllable Stories
- Chapter 24: Simeon and Anna: Dedicated and Devoted • p.39 • Lk 2:21-40
Wows series: Sciency-Fun WOWS! Ages 3-7: 54 Surprising Bible Object Lessons
- Chapter 4: Simeon and Anna See Jesus » Gift Unwrapped • p.14-17 • Lk 2:21-40
Wows series: Sciency-Fun WOWS! Ages 8-12: 54 Surprising Bible Object Lessons
- Chapter 4: Simeon and Anna See Jesus » A Color Run • p.14-15 • Lk 2:21-40
Wows series: Makerific WOWS! Ages 8-12: 54 Surprising Bible Crafts
- Chapter 4: Simeon and Anna see Jesus » Thank-You Gift Boxes • p.18-21 • Lk 2:21-40
Wows series: Makerific WOWS! Ages 3-7: 54 Surprising Bible Crafts
- Chapter 4: Simeon and Anna see Jesus » Lifesaver Gift Bags • p.16-17 • Lk 2:21-40
Big Picture Bible Crafts: 101 Simple and Amazing Crafts to Help Teach Children the Bible
- Chapter 58: God Is Glorified by Simeon and Anna • p.132-133 • Lk 2:22-38
Enriching Faith series: Lessons, Prayers and Activities on Mary
- Chapter 8: Presentation of Jesus: Mother of Sorrows • p.20-21

Finding Jesus in the Temple

Wows series: Sciency-Fun WOWS! Ages 3-7: 54 Surprising Bible Object Lessons
- Chapter 6: Jesus Speaks with the Religious Teachers » Jesus Knows Everything • p.20-21 • Lk 2:41-52
All-in-One Bible Fun series: Stories of Jesus: 13 Lessons for Busy Teachers - Elementary
- With the Elders • p.30-39 • Lk 2:39-52
All-in-One Bible Fun series: Stories of Jesus: 13 Lessons for Busy Teachers - Preschool
- With the Elders • p.30-39 • Lk 2:39-52
Wows series: Sciency-Fun WOWS! Ages 8-12: 54 Surprising Bible Object Lessons
- Chapter 6: Jesus Speaks with the Religious Teachers » Jesus’ Strong Wisdom • p.18-21 • Lk 2:41-52
Wows series: Makerific WOWS! Ages 8-12: 54 Surprising Bible Crafts
- Chapter 6: Jesus Speaks with the Religious Teachers » Wise Words • p.24-27 • Lk 2:41-52
Wows series: Makerific WOWS! Ages 3-7: 54 Surprising Bible Crafts
- Chapter 6: Jesus Speaks with the Religious Teachers » We Ask Jesus Mural • p.20-21 • Lk 2:41-52
Big Picture Bible Crafts: 101 Simple and Amazing Crafts to Help Teach Children the Bible
- Chapter 60: Jesus Teaches Temple Leaders • p.136-138 • Lk 2:41-52
LearningCycles series: When Jesus Was a Child: Creative Activities for Teaching How Jesus Grew Up
- Chapter 1: Art Workshop • p.13-16 • Lk 2:40-52
- Chapter 2: Publishing Workshop • p.17-20 • Lk 2:40-52
- Chapter 3: Drama Workshop • p.21-24 • Lk 2:40-52
- Chapter 4: Movie Workshop • p.25-27 • Lk 2:40-52
- Chapter 5: Story Workshop • p.28-32 • Lk 2:40-52
- Chapter 6: Kitchen Workshop • p.33-38 • Lk 2:40-52
- Chapter 7: Music Workshop • p.39-42 • Lk 2:40-52
Fun Bible Skits 1: Ready-to-Go Scripts & Activities
- Chapter 11: The Boy Jesus in the Temple • p.37-39 • Lk 2:41-52
Coloring Creations: 52 Creative Bible Lessons
- Chapter 38: Young Jesus Teaches in the Synagogue • p.80-81 • Lk 2:39-52
The Humongous Book of Bible Skits for Children's Ministry
- Chapter 25: Jesus at the Temple • p.96-99 • Lk 2:41-52
Enriching Faith series: Lessons, Prayers and Activities on Mary
- Chapter 10: Finding of Jesus in the Temple: Mother of Jesus • p.24-25