This three-session unit from the Connect series is designed to help middle school youth study the theme of light in the Scriptures, and appropriate its meaning for their lives. It is especially relevant for the Advent season.
Session 1: And Light Appeared - focuses on light (understood literally and spiritually)is a gift of God.
Session 2: Jesus, The Light of the World - focuses on Jesus as God's light coming to earth to free us from the darkness of sin and death.
Session 3: This Little Light of Mine - focuses on ways to share God's light with others.
The Scripture references for this unit are:
Genesis 1-2:4a
Isaiah 9:2-7
Matthew 5:14-16
John 1:1-14
John 20:1-31
Ephesians 5:1-20