The Great Escape!
Follow Baby Jesus and His family on their incredible journey to Egypt.
A Journey to Safety
1. The Angel's Warning
In Bethlehem, an angel warned Joseph in a dream: a mean king named Herod wanted to harm Baby Jesus!
2. Through the Desert
The family fled in the night! Their journey was long and hard, traveling through the hot desert with only a donkey to help.
3. Safe in Egypt
After many days, they arrived in Egypt and were safe. Joseph worked as a carpenter while Jesus grew into a toddler.
4. The Return Home
When King Herod was gone, an angel told them it was safe. The family traveled again to their new home in Nazareth.
Meet the People in the Story
Baby Jesus
The very special baby who is God's Son.
Mary
Jesus' loving mother who took care of Him.
Joseph
Jesus' brave earthly father who protected his family.
King Herod
The mean king who was afraid of Jesus.
The Four Parts of the Adventure
We can think of the whole story as an adventure with four main parts. This chart shows how each part makes up the whole journey.
How Did They Travel Back Then?
By Foot
Most people walked! There were no cars or buses, so journeys took a very long time.
Donkeys Helped
A family was lucky to have a donkey to help carry food, water, and blankets.
Kind Strangers
Travelers relied on hospitality, where kind people would share food and a place to rest.
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