Here is a quick overview of how we are using the Light of the World Advent Study in our Homeschool this week. We have incorporated different subjects into the devotional, but this is completely optional. You can make this work for you and your family. We pray that this helps you as well… if you enjoy this, please like and share it with someone you know!
Light of the World Advent Study
Christmas Week: CHRIST- The Light of the World
Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, 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 KJV
Candle Color: white
Light two purple candles, HOPE and PEACE, and then the pink candle, and then another purple (or red) candle, then the WHITE candle, and say the following prayer:
Candle Lighting Prayer
GOD of HOPE, we light this candle to celebrate the birth of YOUR SON, JESUS.
May HIS JOY, HIS LOVE, and HIS PEACE fill our hearts and our homes.
Let HIS LIGHT shine through us as we prepare to welcome HIM into our hearts and homes on Christmas. AMEN.
Family Devotional Thought:
As ADVENT continues, we light the last candle – the CHRIST candle.
Its color symbolizes the purity, LIGHT, and holiness of JESUS CHRIST, who is ‘the LIGHT of the WORLD’ and through HIM we have victory over the darkness of this world.
This candle symbolizes the fulfillment of prophecies and gives us HOPE and JOY for CHRIST’s return.
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Scripture & Bible Study:
Bible Focus:
Celebration and Reflection
Theme Thought:
The LIGHT shines and the darkness cannot overcome it.
Daily Readings:
We use the KJV Bible, but feel free to use a Bible of your choosing.
Read or Listen to the Nativity story:
Luke 2:1-20
2 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed.
2 (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)
3 And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.
4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)
5 To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.
6 And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.
7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.
8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.
10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
12 And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
15 And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.
16 And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.
17 And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.
18 And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.
19 But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.
20 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.
More Douglas Talks videos about Christmas HERE.
Hymns
Silent Night, Holy Night
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
O Little Town of Bethlehem
Love Came Down at Christmas
Angels We Have Heard on High
Mary, Did You Know?
Family Activities:
These can be done on the weekends or whenever you have time together as a family.
- Host a simple Shepherd’s Dinner or Bethlehem Dinner, if you haven’t yet.
- Make a birthday cake for JESUS.
- Give small handmade gifts
Family Reflection
- Gather around your candles and share about your week and things you have learned during this ADVENT season
Closing Prayer
Dear LORD, as this ADVENT journey draws to a close, fill our home with the quiet JOY of YOUR PRESENCE, root our learning in YOUR TRUTH, and guide our days by YOUR LIGHT.
Let us not forget the LOVE YOU show to us on a daily basis and help us to show the same LOVE to others around us. AMEN.
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