NIGHT
You are all children of the light and children of the day. We do not belong to the night or to the darkness.
1 Thessalonians 5:5
Engage in Wonder
Imagine the darkest place you can think of. Try to describe it.
Do you think God intentionally created us to sleep when it is dark outside? What is he trying to tell us?
Have you ever "felt" darkness?
How does God use the themes of darkness & light both literally and figuratively in creation?
God separated the day from night, making half of time dark and half of time day. Why do you think He wanted there to be such an obvious contrast between them?
What special events, occupations, and spiritual disciples tend to happen most frequently at night in the Bible?
Why does it make sense that “night” will not be in the new creation? (Rev 21:25)
Testimony: Share your story about a time that you had a dark place in your heart that needed to be brought out into the light.
How does night/darkness illustrate God's story?
Print the complete Bible Study that is perfect for discussion with your home fellowship group or family.
--- Activities to awaken your child-like imagination ---
blueprints
God used things like spider webs & bats to illustrate darkness. Quickly sketch or jot down notes for a unique creature/object of the night that could have existed in God's story.
creation
Using a creative artform of your choice, use your blueprints to showcase your imaginative design and the way it could have appeared in God's story.
testimony
Reflect on a time when you personally experienced or witnessed a spiritual battle between darkness and light. How did God help distinguish between them and keep them walking toward the Light.
storytelling
Using your reflections as the inspiration, showcase your testimony using any storytelling style you prefer. Optionally, include your blueprint design as a feature within your tale.
