Christians as Light of the World Basic 3 Christian Religious Studies (CRS) Lesson Note

What We Will Learn Today

• What Jesus meant when He called us “light of the world”
• How light helps us in daily life
• How Christians should shine like light

The Story

Right after Jesus told His followers they were the “salt of the earth,” He said something else amazing: “You are the light of the world.”

Jesus also said, “Let your light shine before others, so they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.”

Everyone knows how important light is. Let’s see what light does:

What Light Does:

• Shows the way – helps us see where to go
• Removes darkness – takes away scary, dark places
• Helps things grow – plants need light to live
• Brings warmth – makes us feel comfortable
• Can’t be hidden – light always shows itself

Jesus was teaching that Christians should be like light in a dark world.

How Christians Are Like Light:

1. We show the way
   1. We help people find Jesus
   2. We teach others what is right
   3. We guide people to make good choices
2. We remove darkness
   1. We fight against sin and evil
   2. We bring hope to sad people
   3. We chase away fear with God’s love
3. We help others grow
   1. We encourage people to be better
   2. We help others learn about God
   3. We support friends in difficult times
4. We bring warmth
   1. We show kindness and love
   2. We make people feel welcome
   3. We share God’s care with others
5. We can’t be hidden
   1. Our good actions should be seen
   2. People should notice we are different
   3. We shouldn’t hide our faith

Jesus said we should never hide our light under a basket. Our Christian life should shine brightly for everyone to see!

What We Learned

• Jesus called Christians “light of the world”
• Light shows the way, removes darkness, helps growth, brings warmth, and can’t be hidden
• Christians should shine by doing good deeds
• We should never hide our Christian light
• Our light helps others see God

EXERCISES

1. Complete the sentences:

1. Jesus said, “You are the __________ of the world.”
2. Light helps us see where to __________.
3. Christians should __________ their light before others.
4. We should never hide our light under a __________.

1. Match what light does with what Christians do:

1. Light shows the way → Christians guide people to Jesus
2. Light removes darkness → Christians fight against evil
3. Light helps things grow → Christians encourage others
4. Light brings warmth → Christians show love and kindness
5. Light can’t be hidden → Christians let people see their faith

1. Answer these questions:

1. What did Jesus say right after calling us “salt of the earth”?
2. Name three things that light does for us.
3. How can Christian children be “light” in their school?
4. Why shouldn’t we hide our Christian light?

1. Circle the best answer:

1. Christians should (hide / show / forget) their light.
2. Our light helps others see (money / God / toys).
3. Light always (hides / shines / sleeps).
4. When we do good deeds, people should (ignore / praise / fear) God.

1. Personal Challenge: Write one way you will let your light shine this week. How will you show others that you love Jesus?

Memory Verse: “Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds.” – Matthew 5:16