"A Star shall come out of Jacob;
A Scepter shall rise out of Israel....
(Numbers 24:17)

A "star" symbolizes knowledges of good and truth,
and in the highest sense the knowledge respecting the Lord.
(Apocalypse Explained 422:20)

The beautiful words from the book of Numbers were a prophecy of the birth of the Lord God Jesus Christ into the world. These were the words that told the wise men of the East to watch for a wonderful new star that would be a sign of the Savior's birth. They would follow the star until it led them to where the Lord was, where they could fall down and worship Him. And then they presented gifts to Him: gold, frankincense, and myrrh. 

Today, as we celebrate the Christmas season, we too can follow the Lord's star and come to worship Him. Our guiding star is the Lord's holy Word. The heavenly truths in the Word can help us come to acknowledge the Lord as the one God of heaven and earth. When we look to the Lord alone and live a life of good, then we are truly worshiping Him. And we can bring Him the precious gifts symbolizes by gold, frankincense, and myrrh--love, charity, and obedience.

We hope these materials will enhance your celebration of our Lord's birth.

Highlights for this month include

Quotes from the Lord's Word about The Guiding Star and the Wise Men

Concept Article: "The Lord's Birth" by the Rev. David Lindrooth 

An Overview of Projects and Activities for Families
Projects and activities for all ages on the story of the wise men. Also presents ideas on the gifts that we bring to the Lord, ways to celebrate Christmas, and stars of truth that can guide us in our lives.  

 "The Journey of the Wise Men" by the Rev. Kurt Horigan Asplundh
An illustrated re-telling of the story from Matthew for young children.

  Create beautiful Star Snowflakes: Star, Concentric Stars, Star of David

 The Guiding Star (PDF)
 Use salt crystals on wet paint to make starry sky for the guiding star.

  Three Kings from the East Coloring Page (PDF)

"Joy in the Coming of Our Lord" by the Rev. David Roth
A sermon on the true joy of Christmas.

  Journal Page: Fall Down and Worship Him (PDF)

 Dramatization of the Prophecy of Balaam (PDF)
Includes ideas for making props and simple costumes and then reenacting the story.

Please see for preschool and for elementary for Sunday School lessons about the wise men and the special star!