The Light of the World

Parent’s Corner- December 1, 2019

“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 anything 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 ESV

This verse is one of my favorite ways to begin the holiday season.  It takes us back to the beginning. . . to what is most important, to where it all began, and most importantly, Who was there at the very beginning!  Lights are often used in holiday decorating.  Every time we see them, let’s remind our kids of the light of the Lord, and the many things He has made and still cares for. . . including us!

This week in Sunday School. . .

2/3s- Christmas: Birth of Jesus

Scripture- Luke 2:1-7

Lesson Truth- We celebrate Jesus’ birth at Christmas

Aims for the Children- to do at least one of the following during this lesson:

1.     Sing songs about Jesus’ birth

2.     Tell what is special about Christmas

3.     Praise God for sending baby Jesus

4s-K, 1st-2nd, 3rd-5th- The Pre-Existence of the Son of God (Christmas Lesson 1)

Scripture- John 1:1-5

Principle- Jesus is the always living God.

Ask Your Child- How is Jesus able to show us who God is?

Apply- By celebrating Christ’s birth by submitting to the deity of Jesus.

This week- As a family, read John 1:1-5

Children’s Church- The King is Born

Scripture- Matthew 1:1-25

Lesson Goal- Students will see God’s grace in human history through the birth of the Son of God.

Bible Truths-

1.     God is sovereign and shows grace to sinful men.

2.     Jesus is both God and man.

3.     Joseph showed faith when he obeyed God’s commands.

4.     Jesus came to save people from their sins.

Key Verse- “And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.” Matthew 1:21