Scripture
John 1:[1-9] 10-18
Script:
Pastor: Good morning boys and girls! Welcome! Let’s say good morning to our friend Sammy. Ready? One, two, three: Good morning, Sammy!
Sammy: Good morning, boys and girls! Good morning, Pastor.
Pastor: Sammy, did you know that we can find Jesus in the Old Testament?
Sammy: We can? I thought Jesus only appeared in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, and that he only appeared in the New Testament.
Pastor: Many follows of Jesus today think that Jesus is only in the four gospels, but he is in the Old Testament as well.
Sammy: Where? Do the boys and girls know where we can find Jesus?
Pastor: Boys and girls, do you know where we can find Jesus?
[Allow time for responses]Pastor: In the Gospel of John today, John declares that Jesus is the Word of God who was in the beginning. Who created the heavens and earth, Sammy?
Sammy: God did. He spoke and creation came into being.
Pastor: That’s right. The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit existed from the beginning, before the creation of our world.
Sammy: What is the first thing that God created, Pastor?
Pastor: In the Gospel today, John talks about Jesus as the light of the world, and that’s also the first thing that God created: light.
Sammy: I like the light, Pastor. I like when I can see where I am going.
Pastor: When we follow Jesus, our creator, we will see more clearly than ever before.
Sammy: So where else can we find Jesus in the Old Testament?
Pastor: Jesus walked with Abraham and ate with him. He stood in the furnace with Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. When you read stories from the Old Testament, you have to look for him. The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are present all throughout scripture, and Jesus walks among his people many times.
Sammy: I love knowing that Jesus walks with us today, too. We have an amazing God.
Pastor: Yes, we do. Boys and girls, let’s fold our hands and bow our heads. Please repeat after me: Dear Jesus, Thank you for creating light and for always being there, even before creation. Help us to search for you daily, especially as we read the scriptures. Thank you for your love. Amen.
Sammy: Bye, everyone!
Pastor: Bye, Sammy!
