The Gospel Project at Home: Wise Men Visited Jesus
- Mar 18
- 3 min read
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Read all or parts of Matthew 2:1-21 from your Bible or watch the Bible story video.
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Talk About Scripture
Have you ever been on a treasure hunt? Maybe you followed clues, searched behind furniture, under rocks, or in secret places—all to find something special at the end. It’s exciting, right? You don’t even know exactly what the treasure looks like, but you know it’s worth finding!
That’s kind of like what the wise men did. They saw a special star in the sky—a clue from God—and they went on a real-life treasure hunt! But their treasure wasn’t gold or jewels. It was a baby—Jesus, the greatest treasure of all.
It took a long time—maybe months—but the wise men didn’t give up. They followed the star until it led them to Jesus. When they finally saw Him, they were filled with joy! They bowed down and worshiped Him, even though He was still a little child. They gave Him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh—expensive gifts fit for a king.
Why did the wise men worship Jesus? Because they knew He wasn’t just any child. Jesus is the King of kings! He came to save people and bring them back to God. You may not have gold or fancy gifts to give Jesus, but you can give Him your heart. You can worship Him by praying, singing, helping others, and obeying His Word. Like the wise men, you can seek Jesus every day and show Him how much you love Him.
The wise men worshiped Jesus as the Messiah and gave Him valuable gifts. Jesus gave His life for us when He died on the cross for our sins. Jesus is worthy of all worship.
Pray: Dear Jesus, thank You for coming to be our King and Savior. Help us seek You every day and worship You with all our hearts. Amen.
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Family Prayer
Mornings: Ask God to help you seek Jesus today, like the wise men did. Pray for a heart that worships Him in everything you do—your words, actions, and choices.
Evenings: Thank Jesus for being the greatest treasure. Ask Him to help you follow Him with all your heart and rest in His love and care tonight.
Family Activities
For Fun: Reenact the journey of the wise men by going on a “treasure hunt” through your home (or backyard), following paper star cutouts that lead to a special surprise representing Jesus. Hide the stars throughout the home, each one leading closer to the treasure. At the final stop, congratulate the kids on finding the “treasure” and read Matthew 2:1–12 together.
To Serve: Work together as a family to make small “blessing bags” for people in need. These could include snacks, hygiene items (like toothbrushes or soap), socks, or encouraging notes. Explain that when we give to others, we’re honoring Jesus—just like the wise men did. Encourage kids to decorate gift tags with drawings of stars and write Jesus loves you! or A gift for you because Jesus is our greatest gift!
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