The Wise Men Follow the Star — Junior High (7th-9th Grade)

The Wise Men Follow the Star is a free Sunday school lesson for Junior High (Ages 12-15), covering Matthew 2:1-12.

Theme: Jesus is the King worth seeking and worshiping A complete Sunday School lesson for Junior High (7th-9th Grade), designed for small classes of 3-10 students. Includes Bible story, activities, discussion questions, prayer focus, missions spotlight, “To the Cross” reflection, and a family take-home page. FREE — Printable PDF. For Sunday School, children’s church, or home discipleship. This free resource is designed specifically for small church and rural ministry contexts. Download immediately and put it to work in your ministry this week.

This lesson explores Matthew 2:1-12 and the theme: Jesus is the King worth seeking and worshiping A complete Sunday School lesson for Junior High (7th-9th Grade), designed for small classes of 3-10 students. Includes Bible story, activities, discussion questions, prayer focus, missions spotlight, “To the Cross” reflection, and a family take-home page. FREE — Printable PDF. For Sunday School, children’s church, or home discipleship. This free resource is designed specifically for small church and rural ministry contexts. Download immediately and put it to work in your ministry this week..

Gospel Connection: Every lesson in the Rescue series connects the biblical story to the gospel of Jesus Christ.

What’s Included in This Lesson

This printable PDF includes everything a volunteer teacher needs to walk in on Sunday morning and teach with confidence — no preparation time required beyond reading the lesson once:

• Complete supply list — all items available at any dollar store or craft store
• TEACHER SAY scripts — word-for-word guidance so volunteers know exactly what to say
• Age-appropriate activities: an opening discussion question, verse-by-verse Bible study with application questions, a creative activity, and a memory verse
• Discussion questions written specifically for Junior High (Ages 12-15)
• Memory verse with suggested memorization activity
• Missions spotlight connecting the lesson to the global church
• “To the Cross” reflection connecting the lesson to the gospel
• Family take-home page for continued learning at home

Designed for Small Churches

This lesson is part of the Rescue: God’s Story of Redemption series — a chronological journey through the Bible’s grand narrative of redemption, from Creation through the early church. Each lesson connects the biblical story to the gospel: God rescues His people through Jesus Christ.

Every lesson is designed for small classes of 3-10 students with mixed ages. No teaching experience required. Download, print, and teach.

Format: Printable PDF | Price: Free | Age Group: Junior High (Ages 12-15)