Welcome!
What is the hardest thing you ever had to wait for?
Sunday school · Ages 7–9
Simeon and Anna meet baby Jesus
Luke 2:22–40
Mainline Christian
Welcome each child by name. Ask the question and let two or three children answer. Say: Today we will meet two people who waited a very long time.
Mary and Joseph had a baby.
They named him Jesus. They wanted to thank God for him.
Up to the temple
They walked to God’s house in Jerusalem. They brought two birds as a gift.
Simeon was waiting.
God promised Simeon he would see the one God was sending.
Simeon held baby Jesus.
He praised God: “My eyes have seen your salvation!”
A light for everyone
Simeon said Jesus would be a light for all people.
Anna came at just the right time.
Anna was very old. She prayed at the temple day and night.
Anna said thank you!
Then she told everyone about baby Jesus.
Jesus grew up.
He grew strong and wise. God’s grace was upon him.
God keeps promises.
God’s love is for babies, children, grown-ups, and very old people too.
I wonder…
I wonder how Simeon felt when he held baby Jesus.
I wonder…
I wonder what you are waiting for.
Question 1 of 7
Where did Mary and Joseph take baby Jesus?
They went to the temple, God’s house, to thank God for Jesus.
Question 2 of 7
What gift did Mary and Joseph bring?
Two birds were the gift for families who could not buy a lamb.
Question 3 of 7
What was Simeon waiting for?
God’s Spirit promised Simeon he would see God’s chosen one.
Question 4 of 7
What did Simeon do when he saw Jesus?
Simeon took Jesus in his arms and thanked God.
Question 5 of 7
What did Anna do day and night?
Anna stayed at the temple, praying and worshiping God.
Question 6 of 7
Who did Anna tell about Jesus?
Anna thanked God and told everyone the good news.
Question 7 of 7
Who is Jesus a light for?
Simeon said Jesus would be a light for all the nations.
Great job!
You finished all 7 questions.
Our memory verse
“My eyes have seen your salvation.”
Luke 2:30
Make a light-for-everyone candle
- Wrap white paper around a tube.
- Decorate your candle.
- Cut a yellow flame and an orange flame.
- Glue the flames together.
- Tape the flame inside the top.
Simeon says
- If the leader says “Simeon says,” do it!
- If not, freeze.
- If you move by mistake, laugh and keep playing.
Let’s pray
Dear God, thank you for keeping your promises. Thank you for Jesus, a light for everyone. Amen.
Speaker notes