Lesson 2: Jesus is the Light.
Passage: John 8:12 - Jesus spoke to the people again. He said, “I am the light of the world. Anyone who follows me will never walk in darkness. They will have that light. They will have life.”
Big Idea: Jesus shows us the way.
For Teachers:
Lesson plan.
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Welcome — Leaders
Have the children sit in a circle on the circle time rug. Welcome them to class and introduce yourselves. Ask the children if they would like to share one thing they did this week.
Warm Up Activity: What’s missing Game?
Have the children and leaders sit in a circle.
Place a tray with several items (small toys, play food etc.) in the middle of the circle.
Ask the children to look at all the items and see if they can remember what’s on the tray.
Have the children close their eyes, while the leader removes 1 item from the tray.
Have the children open their eyes and take turns guessing which item is missing.
Preliminary Discussion — Bible Story Leader
Last week we started talking about how Jesus was a great teacher who shared many important lessons with his followers. Today we’re going to be learning about another one of Jesus’ lessons. One time, when he was talking to the crowds, he said, “I am the light of the world. Anyone who follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”
Let’s watch our video to find out more about this lesson…
Video Lesson — Bible Story Leader
Play video ‘Teacher: Lesson 2’
Follow Up Discussion — Bible Story Leader
Is anyone here scared of the dark? What is scary about it?
What do you think can happen if you try to walk around in the dark? Is it harder to know where you’re going?
What do you think Jesus means when he says that he is the light? How does that make you feel?
Prayer — Bible Story Leader
“Dear God, thank you for the teaching of Jesus that we learned today about how Jesus is like a light in the darkness, how he shows us the way to live a good life through his words and actions, and how learning more about what Jesus taught can help us to know more about you, and how much you love and care for us. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
Activity: Q-tip Painting— Activity Leader
Use q-tips and paint to decorate ‘Jesus is the Light’ colouring sheets.
If a child is not interested in the activity, allow them to move to free play.
Dismissal: Using the iPad roster check out each child making sure each child leaves with their caregiver.
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Welcome — Leaders
Welcome children to class, introduce yourselves and share what you will be doing today.
Warm Up Activity: What’s missing Game?
Have the children and leaders sit in a circle.
Place a tray with several items: like small toys, household items, craft supplies, etc. covered with a towel in the middle of the circle
Remove the towel and ask the children to look at all the items and see if they can remember what’s on the tray.
Have the children close their eyes, while the leader removes 1 item from the tray.
Have the children open their eyes and take turns guessing which item is missing.
Preliminary Discussion — Bible Story Leader
Last week we started talking about how Jesus was a great teacher who shared many important lessons with his followers.
Does anyone remember the lesson of Jesus that we learned? (Jesus welcomed the little children)
How does it feel to know that Jesus welcomed children to come to him?
Today we’re going to be learning about another one of Jesus’ lessons. One time, when he was talking to the crowds, he said, “I am the light of the world. Anyone who follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”
Let’s watch our video to find out more about this lesson…
Video Lesson — Bible Story Leader
Play video ‘Teacher: Lesson 2’
Follow Up Discussion — Bible Story Leader
Is anyone here scared of the dark? What is scary about it?
What do you think can happen if you try to walk around in the dark? Is it harder to know where you’re going?
What do you think Jesus means when he says that he is the light? How does that make you feel?
Prayer — Bible Story Leader
“Dear God, thank you for the teaching of Jesus that we learned today about how Jesus is like a light in the darkness, how he shows us the way to live a good life through his words and actions, and how learning more about what Jesus taught can help us to know more about you, and how much you love and care for us. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
Activity: Q-tip Painting— Activity Leader
Use q-tips and paint to decorate ‘Jesus is the Light’ colouring sheets.
Additional activity pages are available in the classroom.
Dismissal: Using the iPad roster check out each child making sure each child leaves with their caregiver.
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Welcome — Leaders
Introduce yourself, welcome the kids to class. Explain what you will be doing today.
Warm Up Activity: Would you Rather Game
Using the Would you Rather question jar have a student draw a question from the jar.
Have the student answer the question.
Pass the jar to the next student/leader until each child has an opportunity to answer at least one question.
Play multiple rounds if there is interest.
Preliminary Discussion — Bible Story Leader
Ask if anyone would like to Read the bible passage today?
Read John 8:12 from the bible.
Have you ever tried walking around in the dark before? Why do you think a lot of people are afraid of the dark?
What do you think are some things that darkness can represent in the Bible? And what can light represent?
When Jesus says that he is the light in the darkness, what do you think he means by that?
Have you ever had an experience where God brought light into your life in some way?
Let’s watch today’s video to find out more about this teaching…
Video Lesson — Bible Story Leader
Play video: Teacher: Lesson 2
Activity: Q-tip painting and activity sheets.
Dismissal: Check out students using the roster iPad. Ensure each child leaves with their caregiver.
For Parents:
Follow-up questions.
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What was the story you learned about in class today?
What kind of things does light help us with?
Why do you think Jesus said that he is like a light?
What are some ways that Jesus’ light shines through us?
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What was the story you learned about in class today?
What kind of things does light help us with?
Do you think Jesus is like a light because he does those things too? In what ways?
What are some things Jesus did and said that are good examples for us to follow?
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What was the story you learned about in class today?
Do you think that light and dark can be used as symbols in the Bible? What do they represent?
In what ways do you think Jesus’ teachings and life are like a light to us?
Can you think of any good lessons and examples that he gave us to follow?
