📖 Unit 1: The King Has Come
Jesus arrives. His birth, early life, baptism, and temptation establish who he is and why he came.
The Family Tree of Jesus the Messiah
Matthew 1:1-17
Free Sunday School lesson: Matthew 1:1-17 traces Jesus' genealogy from Abraham through David to Joseph, showing he is the promised King the Old Testament awaited.
View LessonJoseph's Dream and the Birth of Jesus
Matthew 1:18-25
Free Sunday School lesson: Matthew 1:18-25 reveals an angel's message to Joseph that Mary's child is from the Holy Spirit and will save his people from sin.
View LessonWise Men Find and Worship the King
Matthew 2:1-12
Free Sunday School lesson: Matthew 2:1-12 tells of wise men from the east who follow a star to worship young Jesus, showing he came as King for all nations.
View LessonFlight to Egypt and Return to Nazareth
Matthew 2:13-23
Free Sunday School lesson: Matthew 2:13-23 shows an angel warning Joseph to flee to Egypt and later return, fulfilling prophecy at every step.
View LessonJohn Baptizes Jesus the Beloved Son
Matthew 3:1-17
Free Sunday School lesson: Matthew 3:1-17 describes John the Baptist preparing the way and baptizing Jesus, as the Father declares him his beloved Son.
View LessonJesus Is Tempted in the Wilderness
Matthew 4:1-11
Free Sunday School lesson: Matthew 4:1-11 reveals how Jesus defeats Satan's temptations in the wilderness by quoting Scripture, standing firm where Adam and Israel failed.
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