Free Bible lessons for kids · 8 lessons
Mary, the mother of Jesus: Bible lessons for kids
Mary was a young woman who believed God’s word through the angel Gabriel. She gave birth to Jesus in Bethlehem and treasured all that God was doing.
These free Bible lessons for kids all teach the life of Mary, the mother of Jesus. Each one comes with an animated story film told word for word from the King James Version, a coloring page, a class sheet, a teacher guide with a 45-minute plan, questions with answers and a game.
“And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her.”Luke 1:38 (KJV)
- Lessons
- 8
- Passages
- Luke 1:26–38, Luke 1:39–56, Matthew 1:18–25, Luke 2:6–20, Luke 2:21–38, Matthew 2:13–23, and more
- Ages
- Preschool to preteen (3 to 12), with tips for each age
- Each lesson
- Story film (KJV), coloring page, class sheet, teacher guide, questions and answers, a game
- Cost
- Free: no subscription, no cost per child, no sign-up to teach
8 Bible lessons about the life of Mary, the mother of Jesus
Gabriel Visits Mary
Luke 1:26–38 · story film
God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth to tell a young woman named Mary that she would have a Son, and she should call His name Jesus. Mary trusted God and said yes.
Big idea: Nothing is impossible with God.
Memory verse:
For with God nothing shall be impossible.
Luke 1:37 (KJV)Ask: What town did Mary live in? Nazareth, a city of Galilee.
Game: Yes, Lord! (about 8 minutes)
Mary Visits Elisabeth
Luke 1:39–56 · story film
Mary hurried to the hill country to visit her cousin Elisabeth. When Elisabeth heard Mary’s greeting, her baby leaped for joy, and Mary sang praise to God.
Big idea: God’s good news makes us want to praise Him.
Memory verse:
And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord, And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour.
Luke 1:46–47 (KJV)Ask: Who did Mary go to visit? Her cousin Elisabeth.
Game: Leap for Joy (about 8 minutes)
An Angel Speaks to Joseph
Matthew 1:18–25 · story film
Joseph learned that Mary was going to have a baby. An angel came to him in a dream and told him the Child was from the Holy Ghost, and that His name would be Jesus, for He would save His people from their sins.
Big idea: Jesus is Emmanuel: God with us.
Memory verse:
Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.
Matthew 1:23 (KJV)Ask: How did the angel speak to Joseph? In a dream.
Game: Joseph, Arise! (about 8 minutes)
The Christmas Story
Luke 2:6–20 · Matthew 1:21 · story film
Jesus was born in Bethlehem and laid in a manger. Angels told shepherds the good news, and the shepherds came with haste to find the baby, just as the angel had said.
Big idea: Jesus came to be our Saviour.
Memory verse:
For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
Luke 2:11 (KJV)Ask: Where did Mary lay baby Jesus? In a manger, because there was no room in the inn.
Game: Shepherds, Come with Haste! (about 10 minutes)
Simeon and Anna See the Baby
Luke 2:21–38 · story film
When Mary and Joseph brought Jesus to the temple, old Simeon took Him in his arms and praised God, and Anna the prophetess gave thanks and told others about Him.
Big idea: Jesus is the one God’s people were waiting for.
Memory verse:
For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,
Luke 2:30 (KJV)Ask: What had God promised Simeon? That he would not die before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.
Game: Wait for It (about 8 minutes)
Escape to Egypt
Matthew 2:13–23 · story film
An angel warned Joseph in a dream that King Herod wanted to harm Jesus. Joseph rose that night and took Mary and the young child to Egypt, and later God brought them home to Nazareth.
Big idea: God protects and guides His people.
Memory verse:
And was there until the death of Herod: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, Out of Egypt have I called my son.
Matthew 2:15 (KJV)Ask: Who wanted to harm the young child? King Herod.
Game: Quiet Night Journey (about 8 minutes)
The Boy Jesus in the Temple
Luke 2:41–52 · story film
When Jesus was twelve, His family went to Jerusalem for the Passover. Mary and Joseph searched three days and found Him in the temple, listening to the teachers and asking them questions.
Big idea: Jesus grew in wisdom, and we can too.
Memory verse:
And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.
Luke 2:52 (KJV)Ask: How old was Jesus on this trip? Twelve years old.
Game: Sardines (about 12 minutes)
Water into Wine
John 2:1–11 · story film
At a wedding in Cana, the wine ran out. Mary told the servants to do whatever Jesus said. Jesus had them fill six waterpots with water, and it became the best wine.
Big idea: Jesus can do what no one else can.
Memory verse:
His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it.
John 2:5 (KJV)Ask: Where was the wedding? In Cana of Galilee.
Game: Fill the Waterpots (about 12 minutes)
8 weeks of lessons on the life of Mary, the mother of Jesus
| Week 1 | Gabriel Visits Mary (Luke 1:26–38). Nothing is impossible with God. |
|---|---|
| Week 2 | Mary Visits Elisabeth (Luke 1:39–56). God’s good news makes us want to praise Him. |
| Week 3 | An Angel Speaks to Joseph (Matthew 1:18–25). Jesus is Emmanuel: God with us. |
| Week 4 | The Christmas Story (Luke 2:6–20). Jesus came to be our Saviour. |
| Week 5 | Simeon and Anna See the Baby (Luke 2:21–38). Jesus is the one God’s people were waiting for. |
| Week 6 | Escape to Egypt (Matthew 2:13–23). God protects and guides His people. |
| Week 7 | The Boy Jesus in the Temple (Luke 2:41–52). Jesus grew in wisdom, and we can too. |
| Week 8 | Water into Wine (John 2:1–11). Jesus can do what no one else can. |
Each week: welcome and pray, show the story film, talk through the questions, learn the memory verse, then color the page or do the class sheet.
Bible verses about the life of Mary, the mother of Jesus to memorize
“For with God nothing shall be impossible.”
Luke 1:37 · Gabriel Visits Mary
“And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord, And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour.”
Luke 1:46–47 · Mary Visits Elisabeth
“Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.”
Matthew 1:23 · An Angel Speaks to Joseph
“For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.”
Luke 2:11 · The Christmas Story
“For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,”
Luke 2:30 · Simeon and Anna See the Baby
“And was there until the death of Herod: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, Out of Egypt have I called my son.”
Matthew 2:15 · Escape to Egypt
“And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.”
Luke 2:52 · The Boy Jesus in the Temple
“His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it.”
John 2:5 · Water into Wine
Questions people ask
Who was Mary, the mother of Jesus in the Bible?
Mary was a young woman who believed God’s word through the angel Gabriel. She gave birth to Jesus in Bethlehem and treasured all that God was doing.
Which Bible stories teach the life of Mary, the mother of Jesus?
Gabriel Visits Mary (Luke 1:26–38), Mary Visits Elisabeth (Luke 1:39–56), An Angel Speaks to Joseph (Matthew 1:18–25), The Christmas Story (Luke 2:6–20), Simeon and Anna See the Baby (Luke 2:21–38), and 3 more on this page.
Are these lessons free?
Yes. Every lesson, film, coloring page, class sheet and game is free for churches, families and schools, with no subscription, no cost per child and no sign-up needed to teach.
Which Bible translation is used?
The films and memory verses show the King James Version word for word. In the lessons you can switch the verses to the Berean Standard Bible, the ESV or dozens of other English Bibles, every verse is labelled with its translation, and tapping a verse on the film opens its whole chapter.
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