To begin the session:
Distribute copies of the “Packing List for Expecting Parents” exercise from the activity page, which you can download here. Have learners work in pairs to complete as indicated.
After the activity, lead into Bible study by saying, “Even our best plans can sometimes go awry. We can trust that God will provide for us, regardless of the circumstances and our expectations. Today’s lesson will show us how God provided and revealed his work in a way no one could have expected.”
To engage the learners in a study of the Scripture text:
Distribute copies of the “Mixed Message” activity from the activity page. Have learners work in pairs to complete as indicated. After three minutes, ask a volunteer to read aloud Luke 2:14 so that pairs may check their answers.