Title: The True Light of Hannukah: Jesus
Lesson:
Hello everyone! Today, we are going to learn about a special holiday called Hannukah and how it relates to Jesus, the true light of the world.
Hannukah is a Jewish holiday that celebrates the victory of the Maccabees over the Syrians and the rededication of the temple in Jerusalem. During this time, the Jewish people only had enough oil to light the temple menorah for one day, but miraculously, the oil lasted for eight days, which is why Hannukah is celebrated for eight days.
In the Bible, we read about a prophecy in the book of Isaiah that says, “The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light.” This prophecy is fulfilled in the New Testament when Jesus, the Son of God, came into the world as the true light.
Jesus said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” Just like the menorah in the temple, Jesus brings light into our lives and gives us hope and joy.
Just as the Maccabees fought for the rededication of the temple, Jesus fought for us by defeating sin and death on the cross. When we believe in Jesus and accept Him as our Savior, we are like the temple being rededicated to God, and His light shines through us to others.
During Hannukah, Jewish people light the menorah to remember the miracle of the oil and to celebrate the victory of the Maccabees. As Christians, we can also remember the miracle of Jesus bringing light into our world and the victory He won for us. We can celebrate by sharing His light with others and by showing love and kindness to everyone around us.
So, let’s remember that Jesus is the true light of Hannukah and every day of our lives. Just like the menorah, let’s let His light shine brightly in us and through us to others. Amen.
