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Glow: a 2-Week Teaching Series for Youth Ministry TOPIC: Easter SCRIPTURE: Gospels DECORATING THEME: Neon AGE GROUP: Students (Get the Elementary version here !) Sometimes our lives can feel pretty dark. Circumstances and events outside our control can leave us feeling heavy and wondering where we can find our hope. Every year on Good Friday, we remember how Jesus' death left the world feeling dark. His disciples had unfulfilled expectations, and his followers felt crushed. Maybe you're familiar with that feeling, too. Knowing where to go when our lives feel dark can make all the difference for us, and, thankfully, God works to show us we're not alone and leads us into a brighter future. Through the stories of Jesus' days leading up to his crucifixion, we'll learn how to find hope when we need it most. We'll be reminded of the ways Jesus is with us in the darkness and how he lights the way to salvation. BIG IDEAS & BIBLE STORIES Jesus is with us in the darkness. (Jesus Washes his Disciple's Feet: John 13:1-17, Philippians 2:5-11, Genesis 1:2) Jesus is the light in the darkness. (The Empty Tomb: John 20:1-18, John 1:1-5, John 8:12) WEEKLY CURRICULUM SUMMARIES: This week, we'll see how Jesus chose to serve and elevate others through the darkest part of his life. Before Easter Sunday could happen, Good Friday had to come first. Before the joy, light, and celebration, Jesus walked through fear, pain, and betrayal. He didn't run from darkness, He stepped in with love, serving His friends and elevating others in His final hours. If you've ever felt stuck in the dark, the Easter story reminds us that Jesus is with us in the darkness. This week, we'll discover how Jesus' resurrection and the empty tomb give us access to salvation. Easter is more than a one-time event, it's something still happening today. When Jesus walked out of the tomb, He didn't just defeat death. His resurrection and the empty tomb give us access to salvation, hope, and life that can't be taken away. No matter how dark things feel, we can live in that truth because Jesus is the light in the darkness. MEMORY VERSE: "The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it." John 1:5 (NIV)

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