John 1
We Have Found the Messiah
Opening Song: "The Lord is My Light" (Hymnal, 89)
Opening Prayer:
Scripture: “I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life” (John 8:12).
Attention Activity:
Turn out all the lights so that the room is totally dark. (You might go to a different room for this activity.) Ask the children how they feel about being in a dark place? (scared, unsure, sad, angry) What do they want? Give each member of your family a small light like a tea light or a flashlight. How do they feel now that they are holding the lights? (safe, happy, grateful, etc.) Turn the lights on.
Lesson:
Read aloud John 1: 4-5; 9. Who is the light that these scriptures are talking about? Jesus Christ is the light of the world. What do lights do? (shine, warm, illuminate, etc.) Christ also does all these things. He warms our hearts, illuminates our understanding, and shines hope to the whole world. When we were in the dark everyone wanted the light on. We need the light--just like we need Jesus Christ as our Redeemer.
Show the following picture and read the quote from Simon Dewey on the link.
Elder Robert D. Hales shared the following story: “When I was a boy, I used to ride my bicycle home from basketball practice at night. I would connect a small pear-shaped generator to my bicycle tire. Then as I pedaled, the tire would turn a tiny rotor, which produced … a single, welcome beam of light. … I learned quickly that if I stopped pedaling my bicycle, the light would go out. I also learned that when I was ‘anxiously engaged’ in pedaling, the light would become brighter and the darkness in front of me would be [forced away].”
Elder Hales explains that “spiritual light comes from daily spiritual pedaling. It comes from praying, studying the scriptures, fasting, and serving—from living the gospel and obeying the commandments” (“Out of Darkness into His Marvelous Light,” Ensign, May 2002, 71).
When we live the gospel and keep the commandments, we can have the Light of Christ with us always. Light is an important symbol in the New Testament. Jesus is the light, we can receive spiritual light, and we should share the light of Christ with others as we serve.
Activity: Stained-Glass Window Picture
(Taken from The Friend October, 2003)
Print and color the traced picture. Brush your picture very lightly with salad oil, and blot it with a towel. Place your picture in a window to remind you of the light the Savior provides in your life.
Closing Song: "Teach Me to Walk in the Light" (Children's Songbook, 177)
Closing Prayer:
Refreshment: Fruit Pizza recipe click here
Activity: Stained-Glass Window Picture
(Taken from The Friend October, 2003)
Print and color the traced picture. Brush your picture very lightly with salad oil, and blot it with a towel. Place your picture in a window to remind you of the light the Savior provides in your life.
Closing Song: "Teach Me to Walk in the Light" (Children's Songbook, 177)
Closing Prayer:
Refreshment: Fruit Pizza recipe click here
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