This New Testament lesson discusses Jesus Christ's birth and early life. It encourages readers to rejoice in Jesus's birth and follow his example of growing "in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man." The document describes various people's reactions to Jesus's birth as recorded in the Bible, including wise men, shepherds, Simeon, and Mary pondering the events in her heart. It also discusses a story from Jesus's youth where he was found in the temple discussing scripture with elders, surprising Mary and Joseph with his understanding of his role and relationship to God.

1. New Testament Lesson 3New Testament Lesson 3
"Unto You Is Born A Saviour""Unto You Is Born A Saviour"
Luke 2; Matthew 2Luke 2; Matthew 2

2. Objective:Objective:
• To encourage class members to rejoice in the birth ofTo encourage class members to rejoice in the birth of
Jesus Christ and follow the example he set in hisJesus Christ and follow the example he set in his
youth, “[increasing] in wisdom and stature, and inyouth, “[increasing] in wisdom and stature, and in
favour with God and man” (Luke 2:52).favour with God and man” (Luke 2:52).

3. Jesus Christ is born, letJesus Christ is born, let
Heaven and Earth rejoice!Heaven and Earth rejoice!

4. I traveled a great distance toI traveled a great distance to
find him, gave him gifts, andfind him, gave him gifts, and
worshiped him.worshiped him.
A wise man from the east (Matthew 2:1-2, 9-11)A wise man from the east (Matthew 2:1-2, 9-11)

5. I made no room for him.I made no room for him.
A person at the inn (Luke 2:7)A person at the inn (Luke 2:7)

6. Having received a witness from the HolyHaving received a witness from the Holy
Ghost, I took the child up in my arms andGhost, I took the child up in my arms and
knew that I could die in peace.knew that I could die in peace.
Simeon (Luke 2:25-32)Simeon (Luke 2:25-32)

7. I said, “Glory to God in the highest,I said, “Glory to God in the highest,
and on earth peace, good willand on earth peace, good will
toward men.”toward men.”
An angel. (Luke 2:13-14)An angel. (Luke 2:13-14)

8. I went quickly to see him.I went quickly to see him.
A shepherd. (Luke 2:15-16)A shepherd. (Luke 2:15-16)

9. I was troubled and tried toI was troubled and tried to
kill him.kill him.
Herod (Matthew 2:3-4, 16)Herod (Matthew 2:3-4, 16)

10. After seeing him in the temple, IAfter seeing him in the temple, I
expressed gratitude and spread theexpressed gratitude and spread the
news of his birth.news of his birth.
Anna (Luke 2:36-38)Anna (Luke 2:36-38)

11. I pondered the event in myI pondered the event in my
heart.heart.
Mary (Luke 2:19)Mary (Luke 2:19)

12. Bible VideosBible Videos

13. Guided by the Father, JesusGuided by the Father, Jesus
prepares in his youth for hisprepares in his youth for his
ministry.ministry.

14. Luke 2:48-49Luke 2:48-49
• 48 And when they saw him, they were amazed: and48 And when they saw him, they were amazed: and
his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thushis mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus
dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have soughtdealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought
thee sorrowing.thee sorrowing.
• 49 And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought49 And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought
me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father’sme? wist ye not that I must be about my Father’s
business?business?

15. When Mary mentioned Jesus'When Mary mentioned Jesus'
father, who did she refer to?father, who did she refer to?
JosephJoseph

16. When Jesus referred to hisWhen Jesus referred to his
Father, who did he refer to?Father, who did he refer to?
Heavenly FatherHeavenly Father

17. What does this say about how muchWhat does this say about how much
Jesus knew about his coming ministry?Jesus knew about his coming ministry?

18. Do you think this incident beganDo you think this incident began
setting the stage for Jesus' ministry?setting the stage for Jesus' ministry?

19. Jesus asked Mary, "how didJesus asked Mary, "how did
you seek me?" How well areyou seek me?" How well are
we seeking our Father inwe seeking our Father in
Heaven and Jesus Christ?Heaven and Jesus Christ?
Something to Ponder:Something to Ponder: