His Humble Birth

The Birth of Jesus Gospel Art Book

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Elder Andersen asks, "Do they think about His humble birth, the Savior of the world lying in a manger? Do His circumstances help them better understand the proper place of material possessions?"

Start with opening prayer.

Song: Once Within A Lowly Stable (Children's Songbook pg. 41)

Have a texture box. A small shoe box filled with straw and hay. Hide different pictures having to do with the birth of Christ in the hay, humility as the focus. (Pictures could include: manger, swaddling clothes, animals, no room at inn, shepherds, Bethlehem) Use tweezers and take turns sifting through the hay until you catch a picture.

Read one of the following per each picture:
1. Matthew 19:24, "And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God."

2. Alma 22:15 "And it came to pass that after Aaron had expounded these things unto him, the king said: What shall I do that I may have this eternal life of which thou hast spoken? Yea, what shall I do that I may be born of God, having this wicked spirit rooted out of my breast, and receive his Spirit, that I may be filled with joy, that I may not be cast off at the last day? Behold, said he, I will give up all that I possess, yea, I will forsake my kingdom, that I may receive this great joy."

3. If there were a fire in our home, what really matters to us? What would we save if we could grab 3 things? What would we do if we couldn't save anything but our family?

4. Search the house and find 2 things you're willing to donate to a family in need. Then do it when you have the chance!

5. D&C 67:10 "And again, verily I say unto you that it is your privilege, and a promise I give unto you that have been ordained unto this ministry, that inasmuch as you strip yourselves from jealousies and fears, and humble yourselves before me, for ye are not sufficiently humble, the veil shall be rent and you shall see me and know that I am—not with the carnal neither natural mind, but with the spiritual." What would we give to know our Savior?

6. Name 3 things you have. Where did they come from? (For example: Our car. Came from metals, which came from the earth that Jesus helped organize.) Trace all the things back to Jesus and Heavenly Father.
"To be humble is to recognize gratefully our dependence on the Lord—to understand that we have constant need for His support. Humility is an acknowledgment that our talents and abilities are gifts from God. It is not a sign of weakness, timidity, or fear; it is an indication that we know where our true strength lies. We can be both humble and fearless. We can be both humble and courageous." (Gospel Library)

Bear Testimony.

Closing Song: Away in a Manger (Children's Songbook pg. 42)