Advent Devotional December 22nd

Today's Advent reading and devotional are out of John 1:9-14, looking at Jesus as the Light of the world.

Friday, December 22nd family discussion questions:

Do you have a favorite place to go and see the Christmas lights?

This question is to get kids thinking about the way we celebrate Christmas with light shining in darkness. Parents, talk through what your kids like about the tradition of Christmas lights. All these traditions celebrate Jesus being the Light of the world!

What does it mean for us that Jesus came to be the light of the world?

Jesus is the true light that gives light to everyone! The good news of the Gospel is light in darkness. Parents, talk through the basics of the Gospel with your children. What is the darkness Jesus rescues us from? What is changed in us when the light of Jesus comes into our lives?

Here are 4 truths of the Gospel in scripture to cover with your kids:

God - We were created by God to know Him, but were separated by sin. (Gen 1:26, Romans 1:18-20, Psalms 14:1)

US - We are separated from God by our sin and need Him to make a way for us to be saved. (Romans 3:23, 6:23, John 3:3-5, 3:16-18)

Jesus - Jesus died on the cross to give us the free gift of salvation (Romans 5:8, 6:23, John 5:24, 14:6)

Response - When we believe and follow Jesus we are saved from our sin and live as his disciples. (Matthew 11:28, Romans 10:9-11, Ephesians 2:8-10)