Main Thought
As Christmas draws near, houses are decorated with colorful lights. These lights stand out in the dark - and they’re a powerful picture of something the world desperately needs. Our world is a dark place where people are searching for things like truth, purpose, and love. We desperately need a light. God sent Jesus to be the Light the world needs! We can find our soul’s greatest needs in Him. After we come to Christ, God calls us to be lights like Jesus. The closer we are to Him, the more radiant we become. It can be challenging to shine in a dark world. Yet we can remain confident, knowing that light always wins in the end.
Main Passages
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. In him was life, and the life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.
- John 1:1-5
And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.
- John 1:14
“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.
- Matthew 5:14-16
Discussion Questions
What stands out to you in the Main Thought and Passages above?
How can it be challenging to be a light for Jesus in a dark world?
Think of a person (or a group of people) that you can be a light for by pointing them to Jesus. Who is it, and how can you shine your light in Christ?