Bible Study – Come Let Us Walk in the Light
Share: Your highs (something that made you happy) and lows (something that made you sad) this week with others around you or write them down.
Advent begins with darkness. In the days of the prophets, the Israelites looked to God for hope and promise. The prophets began to speak of the hope and light that would be coming to the people of God. Today we continue to share the stories of the prophets to remind us that we have been given this hope and light through the birth of Jesus Christ. During this time in the calendar year our days are getting shorter, and we wait for the light of Christ to shatter this darkness. In Advent we are encouraged to stop and listen and hear what the prophets are saying.
Prepare: Prepare your prayer/gathering space with a small table, or space with a piece of cloth, it could be burlap, purple or blue depending on your traditions. On the cloth put a small Advent wreath or 4 small votive candles with greenery.
We have entered a new season in the church. What colors do you see in the main Church? We are now in the season of waiting and listening, the season of Advent. What can help us if it is dark?
In the Bible stories, we hear from special people called prophets, they said things to many people for God. One of the prophets was Isaiah, he wanted people to know more about God, and begin to tell people about what would happen.
Opening Prayer: Each week we will add to the light by lighting one more candle. Light the first candle on your Advent wreath. God in the night. God in the darkness. God in my heart. As I wait. Keep me in the light. Amen.
Please open your Bibles to Isaiah 2:1-5 and read or read the scriptures below.
Isaiah 2:1-5
The Mountain of the Lord
2 This is what Isaiah son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem:
2 In the last days
the mountain of the Lord’s temple will be established
as the highest of the mountains;
it will be exalted above the hills,
and all nations will stream to it.
3 Many peoples will come and say,
“Come, let us go up to the mountain of the Lord,
to the temple of the God of Jacob.
He will teach us his ways,
so that we may walk in his paths.”
The law will go out from Zion,
the word of the Lord from Jerusalem.
4 He will judge between the nations
and will settle disputes for many peoples.
They will beat their swords into plowshares
and their spears into pruning hooks.
Nation will not take up sword against nation,
nor will they train for war anymore.
5 Come, descendants of Jacob,
let us walk in the light of the Lord.
Questions:
- Where do you think the Lord’s house might be?
- What do you think God wanted to us know about by teaching his ways?
- How do you think we can live in peace with others?
When Isaiah continued by asking people to walk in the light of the LORD.
- What do think the light is?
- How do you think we can walk in the light of the Lord?
Bible Memory Verse: Isaiah 2:5 - “Come, descendants of Jacob,
let us walk in the light of the Lord.”
Click here for the young learner’s lesson.
Videos (Click on url)
Stories:
Isaiah God’s Story - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-hZA0f0RH8
Book of Isaiah Summary: A Complete Animated Overview (Part 1) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0A6Uchb1F8&t=461s
Song: Light of the World: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHCpVVenlkM&list=RDIHCpVVenlkM&start_radio=1
Activities:
The Advent Wreath: The custom of having an Advent Wreath originated centuries ago in Germany, and today its use has become popular in homes and churches with the observance of Advent. The continuous wreath stands for eternity. The holly with its thorny, prickly leave is regarded as a symbol of the Crowns of thorns and so recalls the Passion of Christ. In this way the Advent Wreath connects the birth and death of Christ. The liturgical color is purple or blue. The four colored candles refer to the four Sundays in Advent. All of the candles refer to the ushering in of the Kingdom through the birth of Christ.
How To: Make Your Own Advent Wreath: https://ahundredaffections.com/easy-diy-christmas-advent-wreath/
The first Sunday lit candle represents the hope that came with Jesus’s arrival. The candle is called the “HOPE” candle, a symbol of the prophecy where Isaiah tells of the birth of Christ and all of the promises God gave us in the Old Testament that would be fulfilled by the birth of Jesus.
Option 1: Create Anglican prayer beads for yourself and a friend. These Anglican prayer beads will be used for prayer time throughout the season of Advent. They will help us in our waiting during Advent. Online Resources for Anglican prayer beads:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfmSDE3iXvY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40bo4YBGDU4
Option 2: Draw a path or road – the path that you are walking with God. Once your road is completed add yourself to the picture. On the back of the picture, write where your path is leading. Name anyone who is helping you on your path. You may want to write a prayer about the path. You can draw or write depending on your comfort level.
Option 3: Click on 25 Days Advent Chain Calendar and print it out. As you wait during Advent for the light of Christ, you should take off one ring each day. This can be done as an individual or as a family. The strips can be glued, taped or stapled in connecting rings.
Ring of Promise – Cryptogram: https://sermons4kids.com/activities/ring-of-promise-cryptogram
Ring of Promise - Word Search: https://sermons4kids.com/activities/ring-of-promise-word-search
Ring of Promise – Maze: https://sermons4kids.com/activities/ring-of-promise-maze
Ring of Promise – Fill in the Blank: https://sermons4kids.com/activities/ring-of-promise-fill-in-the-blank
Prayer: God of Light and Life, Help us to walk in the light, help us to see our path. Amen.
