Scripture
Isaiah 9
**** 1 Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those who were in distress.2 The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned.
**** 6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 7 Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish this.
**** Matthew 1:22,23 20 …an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. 21 She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.” 22 All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: 23 “The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him – Immanuel” (which means “God with us”). (from Isaiah 7:14)
Music
(stop at 3:14)
Scripture
John 1 ****14 “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.”.
Discussion
Breakout Groupsof 4 for.4 minutes
First Day
Questions 1,2
Second Day
Religious leaders brought a woman caught in adultery to Jesus.
John 8:1-11
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Third Day
Jesus revealed He is the light of the world.
John 8:12-30
Image
Video of candle being lit in darkness
Scripture
John 1 **** 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. 4 In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.
9 The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world. 14 The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.
John 3 **** 19 Light has come into the world, but people loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were evil. 20 Everyone who does evil hates the light, and will not come into the light for fear that their deeds will be exposed. 21 But whoever lives by the truth comes into the light, so that it may be seen plainly that what they have done has been done in the sight of God.
Prayer
Praying for…
… Those who don’t have enough (enough food, security, peace, stability, time, energy)
The light shines in the darkness,
And the darkness has not overcome it
… Those in positions of power and authority (in government, in jobs, in families, in the local church and larger denominations)
The light shines in the darkness,
And the darkness has not overcome it
… Those who seek healing (healing in health, in relationships, in emotional and mental health, in other types of brokenness)
Images
Fourth Day
Jesus offers freedom from bondage to spiritual darkness.
John 8:31-47
Fifth Day
The frustrated crowd insulted and threatened Jesus.
John 8:48-59, Exodus 3:12-15
Music
O For A Thousand Tongues to Sing (Lifeway Contemporary) Lyric Video