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We Have Come to Worship Him

Christmas may be over, but this week the Christmas story keeps going! Shepherds, Simeon, Anna and the Wise Men all found baby Jesus and worshipped Him, and then Luke gives a peek at Jesus as a boy who grew in every way and loved His Father’s work. If your Nativity set is still out, this is its best week of the year.

  • Week 2
  • 📅 Jan 4–10, 2027
  • 📖 Matthew 2; Luke 2
Start with Monday
Read it togetherMatthew 2; Luke 2 in Gospel LibraryCome, Follow Me manualNew Testament 2027, week 2

What your kids learn in class

Stories, verses and games for the week come from each child’s own Primary or youth lesson, so home matches Sunday.

Daily sparks

Five to ten minutes a day, Monday to Sunday, with everyday things you already have. Grown-ups lead; kids act, play and answer. Where a step says to tap something, that’s in the Gospel Sparks app; on the web, use the “Play along” links.

Monday · 8 min · Cozy story time

Couch Story: Who Came to Jesus?

🐑 Story time: who came to see Jesus?Snuggle up.Count everyone who came to Jesus!

✋ Grab: a blanket

⏱ Only 10 minutes?

💡 Shepherds, Simeon, Anna and wise men all came to Jesus, and we can come to Him too.

  1. Read Luke 2:15–16 together.
  2. Ask: “Why do you think the shepherds hurried?”
  3. Share one way you can come closer to Jesus this week.

😄 Thumbs-up vote: shepherds or wise men, whose trip would you rather take? Vote and say why.

📖 Read together: Luke 2:1–16 ↗

  1. Grab a blanket and snuggle on the couch. Tap Story.
  2. Read each scene out loud and look at the pictures.
  3. On the shepherd scene, ask: “Why do you think the shepherds hurried?”
  4. On the Simeon scene, ask: “How long do you think Simeon waited?”
  5. SAY“Shepherds, Simeon, Anna and wise men all came to Jesus. We can come to Him too.”

🎭 Play along: the story scenes (from the Valiant 7–8 lesson; pick your kid’s class above for theirs)

Talk about it
  • Who came to see Jesus?
  • What would you have said if you saw Baby Jesus?
🧸 Little ones (2–5)Let your little one tap to the next scene and say “Baa!” on the shepherd scenes.
📚 Big kids (10–13)Let your older kid read Luke 2:10–11 at the angel scene.
🧑 Teens (14–18)Before the story, ask your teen to read Luke 2:4–12. Bethlehem means house of bread, and a manger is where animals eat. Then read John 6:35 together. What might those details say about Jesus?
☕️ For grown-upsThe first announcement went to shepherds keeping watch at night, not to temple leaders or Herod’s court. Ask yourself what that says about the people God tends to reach first.

Sticker for today: 🐑

Tuesday · 8 min · Walk

Star Walk

⭐ Find the brightest star and say the verse!Look up.Find a star.Say it without peeking!

✅ Nothing to prep. Just start!

⏱ Only 10 minutes?

💡 The wise men followed the star to find and worship Jesus.

  1. Read Matthew 2:2 together.
  2. Ask: “What helps us find Jesus today?”
  3. Everyone names one thing, like prayer or the scriptures.

😄 Star wink: one person secretly winks at others. Whoever is winked at says “Twinkle!” Can you spot the winker?

📖 Read together: Matthew 2:1–2, 9–11 ↗

  1. Tap Key Verse and read Matthew 2:2 together.
  2. After dark, step outside or go to a window. Find the brightest star or light.
  3. SAY“The wise men saw a new star. They traveled a long way to find Jesus.”
  4. Say the verse together while you look up. Try it without peeking.
  5. Ask: “What helps us find Jesus today?”

📖 Play along: the key verse (from the Valiant 7–8 lesson; pick your kid’s class above for theirs)

Talk about it
  • What helps us find Jesus today?
  • How can our family come to worship Jesus this week?
🧸 Little ones (2–5)Hold your little one up to the window. Let them point to the brightest light.
📚 Big kids (10–13)Ask your older kid to read Matthew 2:9–11 and tell what the wise men did when they found Jesus.
🧑 Teens (14–18)Have your teen read Matthew 2:1–12 and find three reactions. The wise men searched. Herod plotted. The chief priests knew the exact scripture but didn’t go. Which is the easiest trap for someone who already knows the answers?
☕️ For grown-upsThe scribes could name the Messiah’s birthplace from memory and still didn’t make the short trip to Bethlehem. Knowing about Jesus and seeking Him aren’t the same thing, for adults or for kids.

Sticker for today: ⭐

Wednesday · 10 min · Activity

Grow Like Jesus

📏 Grow four ways, just like Jesus did!📖 Learn something new.📏 Measure how tall you are.🙏 Name a scripture story.🤝 Help someone.

✋ Grab: a pencil · any book

⏱ Only 10 minutes?

💡 Jesus grew in wisdom, in stature, in favor with God and in favor with others.

  1. Read Luke 2:52 together.
  2. Name the four ways Jesus grew.
  3. Each person picks one way to grow this week.

😄 Grow challenge: crouch small, then grow slowly to your tallest in ten seconds while everyone counts.

📖 Read together: Luke 2:52 ↗

  1. Read Luke 2:52 together. Jesus grew in four ways.
  2. Wisdom: each person finds one new fact in a book and shares it.
  3. Stature: measure each child against a door frame. Mark it in pencil with today’s date.
  4. Favor with God: everyone names a favorite scripture story.
  5. Favor with man: each person names one way to help someone tomorrow.
  6. SAY“Jesus was once a kid like you. He grew one day at a time, and so do you!”
Talk about it
  • What do you think Jesus was like when He was your age?
  • Which of the four ways do you want to grow this year?
🧸 Little ones (2–5)Let your little one go first at the door frame. Then they flex and show how big they’re getting.
📚 Big kids (10–13)Your older kid can pick one of the four ways and choose a small weekly goal for it.
🧑 Teens (14–18)Have your teen open For the Strength of Youth in the Gospel Library app. They pick one area of Luke 2:52 and set a real goal with a first step this week.
☕️ For grown-upsLuke says Jesus “increased,” and Doctrine and Covenants 93:12–13 says He grew from grace to grace. If even the Son of God grew bit by bit, your kids are allowed to be works in progress. So are you.

Sticker for today: 📏

Thursday · 10 min · Game

Follow the Star

🌟 Follow the star like the wise men!Brighter means close!Dimmer means far!Then draw and guess.

✅ Nothing to prep. Just start!

⏱ Only 10 minutes?

💡 The wise men searched until they found Jesus, and they brought Him their gifts.

  1. Read Matthew 2:9–11 together.
  2. Ask: “What gifts did the wise men bring Jesus?”
  3. Share one gift you can give Jesus, like kindness.

😄 Hot and cold: one person secretly picks a spot to be the star. Call “Brighter!” and “Dimmer!” until someone finds it.

📖 Read together: Matthew 2:1–2, 9–11 ↗

  1. Read Matthew 2:9–11 together.
  2. One person hides a “star.” Any sock or toy will do.
  3. Everyone else hunts for it. Call “Brighter!” when they’re close and “Dimmer!” when they wander off.
  4. Whoever finds the star hides it next.
  5. Finish with Draw & Guess. Take turns drawing a word from the story on your phone or tablet.

🖍️ Play along: Draw & Guess with this week’s words (from the Valiant 7–8 lesson; pick your kid’s class above for theirs)

Talk about it
  • The wise men traveled a long way to find Jesus. What helps us find Him today?
🧸 Little ones (2–5)Hold your little one’s hand as they search and give extra-loud “Brighter!” clues. Or let them hide the star with you.
📚 Big kids (10–13)Your older kid can hide the star somewhere really tricky and call out the clues.
🧑 Teens (14–18)Let your teen give the star-hunt clues as riddles built from Matthew 2. The seekers have to open the scriptures to crack each one.
☕️ For grown-upsThe wise men set out with only part of the picture and had to stop in Jerusalem to ask for directions. Revelation often works that way: enough light for the next part of the road.

Sticker for today: 🌟

Friday · 7 min · Service

Secret Gifts for Jesus

🎁 Sneak a secret gift of kindness!Make someone’s bed.Leave a happy note.Don’t get caught!

✅ Nothing to prep. Just start!

⏱ Only 10 minutes?

💡 When we serve others, we’re serving Jesus.

  1. Read Matthew 2:11 together.
  2. SAY“When we help others, it’s like giving a gift to Jesus.”
  3. Each person picks one secret kindness for today.

😄 30-second challenge: see how many kind words you can say to each other before the timer rings.

📖 Read together: Matthew 2:11 ↗

  1. Read Matthew 2:11. The wise men brought gifts to Jesus.
  2. SAY“When we help others, it’s like helping Jesus. Let’s give Him secret gifts today!”
  3. Each child picks one secret kindness. Make a bed, leave a nice note or set the table.
  4. Do it without getting caught!
  5. At bedtime, guess who did what.
Talk about it
  • How did it feel to give a secret gift?
  • What gift can we give Jesus every day?
🧸 Little ones (2–5)Help your little one tiptoe in and leave a drawing on someone’s pillow.
📚 Big kids (10–13)Challenge your older kid to do a secret gift for someone outside the family, like a neighbor or a friend at school.
🧑 Teens (14–18)Challenge your teen to plan a secret kindness for someone outside the family who would never expect it. Read Matthew 6:3–4 together first.
☕️ For grown-upsThe wise men gave costly gifts, and myrrh shows up again at the Savior’s burial in John 19:39. What costly gift of time or attention could you offer Him this week?

Sticker for today: 🎁

Saturday · 8 min · Scripture detective

Temple Detectives

🔍 Detectives: where was Jesus?How old was He?How many days?Where was He?

✅ Nothing to prep. Just start!

⏱ Only 10 minutes?

💡 At twelve, Jesus was in the temple about His Father’s business.

  1. Read Luke 2:46–49 together.
  2. Ask: “Where did Mary and Joseph find Jesus?”
  3. Talk about what Heavenly Father’s business means.

😄 Quick clue quiz: How old was Jesus? How many days did they search? First right answer gets a cheer!

📖 Read together: Luke 2:42–49 ↗

  1. Read Luke 2:42–49 together.
  2. SAY“Detectives, three clues are hiding here. How old was Jesus? How many days did they search? Where was He?”
  3. Hunt for the answers. He was twelve. They searched three days. He was in the temple.
  4. Read Luke 2:49 again. His Father’s business means Heavenly Father’s work.
  5. Tap Quiz to see who remembers the most from this week.
  6. Put Sunday clothes and scriptures by the door for church.
Talk about it
  • How can you help with Heavenly Father’s work this week?
🧸 Little ones (2–5)Hide a small toy and let your little one search for it, the way Mary and Joseph searched for Jesus.
📚 Big kids (10–13)Ask your older kid what Jesus might have asked and answered at the temple when He was their age.
🧑 Teens (14–18)Have your teen read Luke 2:46–49 with the Joseph Smith Translation footnote for verse 46. It says the teachers were hearing Him and asking Him questions. Ask: “What would your Father’s business look like at your age?”
☕️ For grown-upsMary and Joseph searched for three days, and Mary said plainly they had been sorrowing. They didn’t fully understand His answer, and Mary kept pondering. Raising a child with God’s help still includes worry and questions.

Sticker for today: 🏛️

Sunday · 6 min · Sabbath

Witnesses of Jesus

🕯️ What did you learn in Primary today?Teach your family one thing.“I’m glad Jesus was born because…”

✅ Nothing to prep. Just start!

⏱ Only 10 minutes?

💡 Simeon and Anna knew Jesus was the Savior and told others about Him.

  1. Read Luke 2:28–30 together.
  2. Take turns finishing this: “I’m glad Jesus was born because…”
  3. Share your testimony of Jesus.

😄 Pass the smile: one person smiles at the next, who passes it on. Try to keep a straight face!

📖 Read together: Luke 2:25–32 ↗

  1. Ask: “What did you learn in Primary today?” Let each child teach you one thing.
  2. Read Luke 2:28–30 together. Simeon waited his whole life to see Jesus.
  3. SAY“Simeon and Anna knew Jesus was the Savior. They told others. We can too.”
  4. Sit quietly for a moment.
  5. Take turns finishing this: “I’m glad Jesus was born because…”
Talk about it
  • How do you know Jesus loves you?
  • Who could you tell about Jesus this week?
🧸 Little ones (2–5)Let your little one gently hold a doll or a folded blanket, like Simeon held Baby Jesus. Say together, “I love Jesus.”
📚 Big kids (10–13)Invite your older kid to share a short testimony of Jesus Christ, like Simeon and Anna did.
🧑 Teens (14–18)Ask your teen to read Luke 2:25–38 and list the habits that put Simeon and Anna in the temple at just the right moment. What habits would help them recognize the Savior in their own life?
☕️ For grown-upsSimeon had a promise from the Holy Ghost, and Anna had served in the temple for years. They were there on the right day because they were there on all the ordinary days.

Sticker for today: 🕯️

Family challenge

The Wise Men’s Gift Count

Every time someone does a kind thing for someone else this week, remember it for dinner. Each night, count the day’s kindnesses together on your fingers, and toes! On Sunday, add up the whole week. Those are your family’s gifts to Jesus.

Parent Corner

The people who came to the infant Jesus could hardly have been more different: working shepherds, an elderly man waiting on a promise, a widow who lived at the temple, and learned travelers from the east. What they shared was not background but readiness. In the middle of these chapters is a quieter story for parents. When Herod turned murderous, Joseph had no army and no warning from the authorities; he had a dream, and he got up that same night and moved his family (Matthew 2:13–14). Later dreams guided him home and then to Nazareth (Matthew 2:19–23). The pattern still holds: parents are entitled to revelation for the children entrusted to them, and it usually comes to those who are listening and willing to act quickly.

  • Ponder: What dangers, physical or spiritual, feel closest to our children right now, and when did we last ask Heavenly Father specifically about them?
  • Try this: Before your personal prayer one night this week, write down one child’s name and one question about them. Listen, write down any impression that comes, and act on it the way Joseph did.

From general conference

“As you are prayerful and sensitive to the Spirit, He will warn you of hidden dangers. He will reveal your children’s gifts, their strengths, and their unspoken concerns.”

— Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf, “Jesus Christ Is the Strength of Parents,” April 2023

For parents: read with Matthew 2:13–23, where Joseph is warned in a dream and protects his family.

Read the talk ↗

Dinner-table questions

  • Would you rather be a shepherd, a Wise Man or an angel in the Christmas story? Why?
  • What gift would you give baby Jesus if you could?
  • What do you think Jesus was like at your age?
  • What’s one new thing you learned this week?
  • How are you growing like Jesus?

Sources

Scripture quotations are from the King James Version, the Bible used by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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