Hi kids! When I was younger, my mom picked me up from school and told me something very exciting. We were going to get a new puppy! I was surprised and could not wait to get there. We spent the whole drive thinking of what to name it. When we saw all the little puppies running around, we chose the biggest and cutest one, and we named him Winston. Now, he is much bigger and older, but he is still my best friend.
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Can you think of a time when somebody gave you very exciting news? Maybe you got a pet, too. Maybe you learned that a friend was coming to visit, or that you would have a new family member soon. In the Bible, there is a story about shepherds who received the most exciting news of all—that Jesus would be born. It might be a familiar story to you because we often hear about it at Christmastime. But even in July, we can feel the excitement that the good news of Jesus brings. Keep reading this issue of Just for Kids to learn more about it.
The Good News of Jesus
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hepherds lived out in the fields, and at nighttime, they watched over their sheep. One night, an angel of the Lord appeared to them. At first, they were afraid. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news. It will bring great joy for all the people. Today, a Saviour has been born, and He is the Lord. Here is how you will know I am telling you the truth. You will find a baby wrapped in cloth and lying in a manger.” Suddenly, a large group of angels from heaven also appeared. They were praising God. They said, “May glory be given to God in the highest heaven! And may peace be given to those He is pleased with on earth!” The angels left and went into heaven. Then the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem to see what has happened.” So, they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph and the baby. The baby Jesus was lying in the manger. After the shepherds had seen Him, they told everyone about what the angels had said. Everyone who heard it was amazed.
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