“I Am the Light of the World”

By Kimberly Webb and Christine Rappleye

Jesus Christ has many names and titles. One of them is “Light of the World.” He taught, “I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life” (John 8:12).

At Christmastime, we celebrate His birth. Twinkling Christmas lights symbolize the light He gives. And a star atop a Christmas tree reminds us of the star that appeared in the heavens. Before the electric light was invented, some people decorated their Christmas trees with candles to remind them of the Savior. As you count down the days until Christmas, remember the light He brings into your life.

Instructions: Remove these two pages from the magazine, and glue them onto heavy paper. Cut out the candles and the star on page 16, and place them in an envelope. Some of Jesus Christ’s names are written on the candles and the star. Starting on 1 December, read the scripture for that day. Then find the candle with the name mentioned in that scripture and glue it in place. On Christmas Eve, read the scripture reference for that day and glue the star to the top of the tree.

Illustration by Thomas S. Child

“I Am the Light of the World”
1 December1 Tim. 2:5
2 December2 Ne. 9:5
3 DecemberJohn 10:14–15, 17
4 DecemberActs 10:38
5 DecemberJohn 1:1–3
6 December2 Ne. 10:7, 14
7 DecemberD&C 110:2–3
8 DecemberJohn 6:35
9 DecemberMal. 3:1
10 December2 Ne. 25:29
11 DecemberD&C 29:5
12 DecemberEph. 2:19–20
13 DecemberJohn 1:29
14 DecemberJohn 14:18, 21, 23
15 DecemberD&C 31:13
16 DecemberJohn 3:16
17 December2 Ne. 25:19
18 DecemberRev. 22:21
19 DecemberJohn 13:15
20 DecemberD&C 43:34
21 DecemberMatt. 9:6
22 DecemberActs 10:38, 42
23 DecemberD&C 93:21
24 DecemberJohn 8:12

“I Am the Light of the World” Cutouts

Illustrations by Thomas S. Child

Light of the World
Advocate
Anointed One
Bread of Life
Comforter (Second Comforter)
Cornerstone
Creator
Exemplar (Example)
Firstborn
Good Shepherd
Holy One of Israel
Jehovah
Judge
King of Heaven
Lamb of God
Lord
Mediator
Messenger of the Covenant
Messiah
Only Begotten Son
Redeemer
Savior
Son of Man
Word