MINI-DEVOTIONAL TO KEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS
Sharing another great name of Jesus Christ to study by yourself, with your family, or a group of friends.
In 2022, Russell M. Nelson, Dallin H. Oaks, and Henry B. Eyring, the First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints shared a beautify Christmas message. They wrote, “This Christmas season, we invite you to find quiet moments to reflect on our Savior’s birth, life, and atoning sacrifice. Come unto Him. Learn of Him. Look to Him for lasting peace and divine rest.” (The First Presidency’s 2022 Christmas Message, November 25, 2022).
From Thanksgiving until Christmas Day, I will share a small and simple way to remember Jesus Christ and keep Christ in Christmas. Each mini-devotional can be shared as a family or used for your personal gospel study. This year also includes a small and simple service idea to help #LightTheWorld.
One way to focus on Jesus Christ during Christmas is to learn about His many names. The Gospels, in the New Testament, contain many names of Jesus Christ in the first few chapters of each book. Praying you can find joy this Christmas season as you find ways to keep Christ in Christmas.
NAME OF CHRIST:
Light
BIBLE VERSE: Light
JOHN 1:7- “The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe.“
BOOK OF MORMON VERSE: Light
3 NEPHI 11:10-11- “Behold, I am Jesus Christ, whom the prophets testified shall come into the world. And behold, I am the light and the life of the world; and I have drunk out of that bitter cup which the Father hath given me, and have glorified the Father in taking upon me the sins of the world, in the which I have suffered the will of the Father in all things from the beginning.“
GENERAL CONFERENCE QUOTE: Light
“Jesus Christ makes it possible for us to ‘abide the day.’ Abiding the day does not mean adding to an ever-increasing to-do list. Think of a magnifying glass. Its sole purpose is not simply to make things appear bigger. It can also gather and focus light to make it more powerful. We need to simplify, focus our efforts, and be gatherers of the Light of Jesus Christ. We need more holy and revelatory experiences.”
-Amy A. Wright (October 2023 General Conference)
SONG: Light
“Light of the World” performed by Lauren Daigle
REFLECTION QUESTION: Light
How has Jesus Christ brought “Light” into your life?
Drop off a treat to a friend.
LEARNING STYLE STUDY IDEAS
SOCIAL LEARNERS:
-Read scriptures together
-Discuss question together
INDIVIDUAL LEARNERS:
-Read scriptures alone
-Ponder question
HANDS-ON LEARNERS:
-Dance to the song
-Eat a holiday treat or advent candy during devotional
BOOK LEARNERS:
-Read scriptures
-Write out your response to the reflection question
STEM LEARNERS:
-Plan a time each day to do devotional
-Share devotionals in order
-Highlight names of Christ scriptures
MUSIC LEARNERS:
-Listen to song
-Find other songs that testify of this name of Christ
NATURE LEARNERS:
-Find analogies in nature that relate to this name of Christ
-Look for patterns in the verses in the Bible and Book of Mormon
VISUAL LEARNERS:
-Watch the music video to the song
-Mark the verses in your scriptures in a colorful way
–a 400+ page deep dive study guide of 12 Names of Christ.
ADDITONAL STUDY IDEAS
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