Sunday, February 2, 2025

Presentation of the Lord: Light for All the World (A, B, C) 524

Key Passage

[A] light for revelation to the Gentiles and for glory to your people Israel. (Luke 2:32)

Questions

Adults: What does it mean to be a light that shows others, whether Christian or not, God's love?

Children: How can you be a light that shows God's love to others?

Readings

Second Reading • Becoming Like Us to Save Us

Hebrews 2:14-18 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)

First Reading • Messenger of the Covenant

Malachi 3:1-4 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)

Psalm

Psalms 24:7, 8 ,9, 10 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)

Gospel • The Presentation in the Temple

Luke 2:22-40 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)

Related activities & tools

Wows series: Sciency-Fun WOWS! Ages 3-7: 54 Surprising Bible Object Lessons
- Chapter 4: Simeon and Anna See Jesus » Gift Unwrapped • p.14-17 • Lk 2:21-40
52 Interactive Bible Stories: A Collection of Action, Echo, Rhythm, and Syllable Stories
- Chapter 24: Simeon and Anna: Dedicated and Devoted • p.39 • Lk 2:21-40
All-in-One Bible Fun series: Stories of Jesus: 13 Lessons for Busy Teachers - Elementary
- With the Elders • p.30-39 • Lk 2:39-52
Wows series: Sciency-Fun WOWS! Ages 8-12: 54 Surprising Bible Object Lessons
- Chapter 4: Simeon and Anna See Jesus » A Color Run • p.14-15 • Lk 2:21-40
All-in-One Bible Fun series: Stories of Jesus: 13 Lessons for Busy Teachers - Preschool
- With the Elders • p.30-39 • Lk 2:39-52
Wows series: Makerific WOWS! Ages 8-12: 54 Surprising Bible Crafts
- Chapter 4: Simeon and Anna see Jesus » Thank-You Gift Boxes • p.18-21 • Lk 2:21-40
Wows series: Makerific WOWS! Ages 3-7: 54 Surprising Bible Crafts
- Chapter 4: Simeon and Anna see Jesus » Lifesaver Gift Bags • p.16-17 • Lk 2:21-40
Big Picture Bible Crafts: 101 Simple and Amazing Crafts to Help Teach Children the Bible
- Chapter 58: God Is Glorified by Simeon and Anna • p.132-133 • Lk 2:22-38
LearningCycles series: When Jesus Was a Child: Creative Activities for Teaching How Jesus Grew Up
- Chapter 1: Art Workshop • p.13-16 • Lk 2:40-52
- Chapter 2: Publishing Workshop • p.17-20 • Lk 2:40-52
- Chapter 3: Drama Workshop • p.21-24 • Lk 2:40-52
- Chapter 4: Movie Workshop • p.25-27 • Lk 2:40-52
- Chapter 5: Story Workshop • p.28-32 • Lk 2:40-52
- Chapter 6: Kitchen Workshop • p.33-38 • Lk 2:40-52
- Chapter 7: Music Workshop • p.39-42 • Lk 2:40-52
Coloring Creations: 52 Creative Bible Lessons
- Chapter 38: Young Jesus Teaches in the Synagogue • p.80-81 • Lk 2:39-52