What Would Jesus Say About Halloween?
The Halloween episode in the October What Would Jesus Say series. Pastor Justin walks kids through where Halloween came from, Ephesians 5:8, and lands them in the truth that what matters isn't the costume or the candy. It's whether they're walking as children of the light, whether they trick-or-treat, go to a trunk-or-treat, or stay home for family movie night.
For Parents
If your kid is trying to figure out what to do with Halloween (dressing up, staying home, festival at church), this episode meets them there. Pastor Justin walks them through the history of Halloween and Ephesians 5:8, and lands them in the truth that what matters isn't the costume or the candy. It's whether they're walking as children of the light. Talk through your family's choice and the reasons behind it.
The One Thing for the Ride
“Halloween doesn't have to be a day of fear. You are a child of the light.”
Scripture
Ephesians 5:8
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Key Takeaways
- The Halloween episode in the October 'What would Jesus say' series
- Walks kids through the history of Halloween: an ancient festival called Samhain, the church's All Hallows Eve, and how it became candy and costumes
- Names the biblical lens: Ephesians 5:8 reminds us we are children of light
- Reframes the question: it's not about whether you trick-or-treat or stay home, it's about how you carry Jesus' light
- Gives three concrete moves: talk to your parents about what your family believes, shine the light of Jesus wherever you are, be kind and joyful
Try This Week
- Talk to your parents about what your family believes and how you'll spend the day. Listen closely.
- Wherever you are, make sure you're shining the light of Jesus. Be kind to people. Have a big smile. Say please and thank you.
- Share joy with every house you go to (if you're trick-or-treating) or with the family you spend time with (if you're staying home).
Talk It Over
What's one way you can walk in the light today, no matter what your family chooses to do on Halloween?
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