This object lesson uses a candle to illustrate how Christians should shine their light for God in dark places. Participants discuss what attracts attention and then a candle is lit in the darkened room. They realize the candle's importance increased when the lights were out, just as Christians' importance increases in times of difficulty. Participants are challenged to decide how they can shine brightly for Christ, especially in dark places where people need light.

1. Object Lesson for Kids -
Light of the World
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2. Description
A lit candle is easily missed in a bright room. But
when the lights go out it is impossible to miss it!
Use this creative object lesson to illustrate the
importance of being lights in the world, especially
in those places where people are living in
darkness.
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3. Materials
• Candle and a room that can be darkened.
• A water soluble marker and newsprint for
each group.
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4. Preparation
Before participants arrive light a candle and place it
somewhere in the room where it is not easily noticed.
Make sure there is no chance for a fire hazard and
that the candle is large enough to last until it needed.
Also make sure that it is away from any air draft or air
conditioner / fan so that it doesn’t go out!
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5. What to do
1. As people arrive, divide them into groups
and ask the following discussion
question: What are some things in the
world that attract people’s attention?
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6. 2. As groups to write the responses on a whiteboard,
flipchart, or some newsprint (small print classifieds
work best).
3. After a while have groups share their answers.
4. Then turn off the lights and note the responses.
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7. Discussion
While the lights are still off and the candle is burning and
illuminating the room, ask the following questions for
discussion:
• Did anyone notice the candle before? What did you think?
Did you disregard / dismiss its presence in the room?
• How did things change when the lights went off?
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8. • How is the candle like Jesus in the world? (When so
many other things grab our attention it is easy to miss
God!)
• Why are people in times of tragedy and difficulty more
likely to seek and find God?
• Why is it so difficult to see God in life?
• Why do the attractions of this world distract us from
God?
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9. • How can we get the attention of the world?
• What are some of the dark places where life takes
you where people need to see the light?
• Where can you personally shine brightly for Christ?
• What are some of your personal distractions?
• How can you avoid the distractions and stay more
focused on Christ?
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10. Closing Application
Make a decision to shine for Christ in the world,
especially in those dark places. What s something
you can do to shine more brightly for Christ?
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