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.

1. Object Lesson:
Light of the
World
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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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Materials
• Candle and a room that
can be darkened.
• A water soluble marker
and newsprint for each
group.

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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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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?
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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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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• 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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• 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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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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