Matthew Meets Jesus – Jesus Loves People (Baby Bible Lesson)

Matthew 9:9–17
Trueway Baby Bible lesson for ages 0–2

About This Baby Bible Lesson

This free printable Trueway Baby Bible lesson gently introduces babies and toddlers to the Bible account of Jesus calling Matthew in Matthew 9:9–17.

Through repetition, movement, music, and sensory exploration, little ones begin to understand one simple truth:

Jesus is my friend.

Designed especially for ages 0–2, this lesson focuses on calm interaction, connection, and joyful engagement. Babies experience the Bible account through simple phrases, gentle actions, and hands-on sensory play that build early foundations of faith in a safe and loving environment.

How This Lesson Works

Trueway Baby lessons are short, gentle, and repeatable. Sessions are baby-led and flexible, allowing caregivers to respond to cues with warmth and reassurance.

Each session includes:

• One simple spoken key phrase: “Jesus is my friend.”
• A gentle action song (“Jesus Called His Friend” – optional tune: The Farmer in the Dell)
• One clear sign action (“Friend” – hook index fingers together)
• A safe sensory play activity (“Coin Drop”)
• High-contrast visual cards for early visual development (coins, table, hand, food – pages 2–3)
• Simple action picture cards retelling the Bible account (pages 4–7)
• A short, calming prayer
• A printable parent take-home sheet with simple at-home ideas (page 8)

Everything is designed for repetition, security, and joyful interaction.

Watch & Sing Along

Action Song

“Jesus Called His Friend”
(Optional Tune: The Farmer in the Dell)

Jesus called his friend,
Jesus called his friend,
“Come and follow Me today,”
Jesus called his friend.

He loves everyone,
He loves everyone,
Big or small,
He loves them all.

Singing encourages bonding, rhythm development, and memory through repetition.

Perfect For

• Church nursery
• Crèche
• Parent & baby groups
• Early years ministry
• Home playtime
• First faith experiences

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