Week 1
What is something that is on your bucket list?
Each member in the group must name something.
Answers may vary.
Who went to visit Jesus in this lesson?
The Magi (wise men)
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What do we need to do to earn our relationship with Christ?
There is NOTHING that we can do to earn our free gift because we are saved through God's grace. He loved us so much that He sent Jesus to be the way for us to receive salvation.
Find and read Psalm 119:105
Psalm 119:105
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
What was on Simeon's "bucket list"?
To see the Messiah.
What did the Magi use to guide them to the Messiah in Jerusalem?
They saw a bright star in the sky that they used to lead them to the Messiah.
Why did Jesus come to the world?
He came to be a light to the world. He ultimately came so that we could experience forgiveness of sin.
What is the most important reason for letting our light shine?
So that others may know God and be drawn to Him.
Find and read John 8:12
John 8:12
Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.
Where did Simeon get to meet baby Jesus?
In the temple.
Who did the Magi first ask about the Messiah?
They first met with King Herrod to ask about Jesus, the Messiah.
Name one of the 3 functions of light.
The light helps us to see things more clearly, the light warms and comforts, The light eliminates darkness
What is one you will shine your light in the new year?
Students will share what they wrote on their candle last week.
Find and read Psalm 27:1
The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
Find and read Luke 2:25 - 26
Luke 2:25-26
And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon: and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him. And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death before he had seen the Lord's Christ.
What gifts did the Magi bring for Jesus?
They brought frankincense, myrrh, and gold.
Jesus is the perfect light that helps us to clearly see God's plan to save us.
What does John 3:16 say?
What is God's plan to save us?
John 3:16 - For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
God's plan was to send his son to die on the cross so that we could be forgiven and live in a relationship with Him.
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Find and read Matthew 5:14-16
Matthew 5:14-16
Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick, and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. Ley your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
What else did Simeon get to do when he saw baby Jesus?
He got to hold him in his arms.
Why did the Magi bring gifts to Jesus?
They wanted to worship him.
Bonus question (100 points - available to all teams that provide an answer) What is one way that we can worship Christ?
After hearing what Hebrews 4:15-16 says. Tell us why we can have confidence that Jesus understands what we are going through.
We can have confidence that Jesus understands because he came to earth as a human and has experienced hurt and pain.
Name someone that you know that shines their light in a way that points to Jesus.
Each person in the group will share about a person that they notice shines their light for Jesus.
Find and read 1 John 1:5
1 John 1:5
This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.