Week 4—Week of March 11, 2018: Jesus Brings Light
Scripture: John 3:14-21
Symbol: Candle
Discussion & Activity:
This week’s reading includes one of the most familiar verses of Scripture: John 3:16. You may want to recite this together each day this week. In addition to this verse, consider the message of light in the world contained in verses 19-21.
Light the candle. Dim the lights and together look at the light from the candle. Think about these words in the Scripture: “…the light has come into the world…”
Recall together where you have seen God’s light this week through the actions of others, in the news, in things that have happened in the family.
Create a poster of light. Cut out paper candles. Each day, write on a candle one way you have experienced God’s presence in the world. Glue this onto a larger sheet of paper or poster board. Daily, give thanks for how you see God’s light in the world.
Take time for family members to say how they are doing with what they have added to and given up in their life.
Prayer:
Gracious God:
We thank you so much for the many ways light comes into our world through Jesus.
We ask you to help us notice daily when people do good things for others;
when people care for the world you have created;
when nations treat other nations in just ways.
Help us notice the increasing light of each day.
Receive our thanks and praise.
In Jesus’ name, we pray,
Amen.