Summary: Matthew 5:14-16; Ephesians 5:1-2; 6-14
This week we celebrate a really fun holiday! We will get to spend time with each other, exchange gifts, and eat great food! When we look at our Scripture, we are reminded about the reason we celebrate. Jesus was not just a baby that was born, He was the Light of the World that has given us hope, peace, joy, and love.
What does this say about God?
God is still working through Jesus. Jesus is alive and working in our lives. He is the light that has exposed our sin and shown us a new way forward in life. God has shown us what His love looks like by giving us Jesus, God as a person, like you and me, to love us in the way we needed to be loved and show us how to love others.
Parent Kick-Off
Share personally what God taught you through the sermon.
Discussion with Younger Kids
- What are some of the reasons we celebrate Jesus? Why is He important in your life?
- If we are children of the Light, how can we show Jesus’ light to others? What are some special ways you have learned about Jesus from other people?
Discussion With Older Kids
- What are some of the reasons we celebrate Christmas? Why is Jesus still important today?
- What are some special ways Jesus showed His love for people? If we are children of the light, how can we love others like Jesus did? Who are some people who need that love right now?
Discussion with Teens
- What are some of the reasons we celebrate Christmas? Why is Jesus still important? How is He still making an impact in people’s lives today?
- What are some ways Jesus loved people? How was His love different than our love? If we are children of the Light, how can we love others like Jesus did? Who are some people who need His love right now?
Memory Verse
“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden;
Matthew 5:14
Prayer
Pray for one another to shine God’s light of love today and in the year to come.
