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Lights in a Dark World

Dive into the significance of light in the Bible, from God creating light to Jesus being the Light of the World. Explore how we are called to be lights in a dark world, illuminating truth, exposing darkness, providing security, healing, and warmth. Discover the power of shining your light with consistency and integrity, attracting others to Christ and spreading God's love. Let your light shine bright and illuminate the world around you.

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Lights in a Dark World

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  1. 2019 Theme Lights in a Dark World Philippians 2:15

  2. You are the Light of the World Matthew 13:14-16Philippians 2:15

  3. God is light – 1 John 1:5 • He created light and sustains itGenesis 1:1-3, James 1:17 • God controls light • Jesus, “I am the Light of the World” - John 1:4-9, 8:12, 9:5, 12:35-36 • In these, we learn what it means to be light God, Christ and Light

  4. We are the light of the world • More than any other illustration, we are lights. • Matthew 5:14-16Jesus described Himself as the Light of the world. He describes us the same way! • Philippians 2:15, we are called upon to shine as lights in this dark world

  5. We are the light of the world • The gospel, a source of light2 Corinthians 4:3-6, the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ. • Acts 13:47, a light to theGentiles • 2 Peter 1:19, the propheticword, a light that shines in a dark place • 1 Timothy 1:11, glorious

  6. We are the light of the world • 1 John 1:5-9, we walk in the light as He is in the light • Ephesians 5:8-9, walk as children of light • 1 Thessalonians 5:5-6,sons of light and of the day • 1 John 2:8-11, we are toabide in the light

  7. Light sustains life • We need the light of the sun to survive. Necessary for life • Matthew 5:45, it is a gift from God • The light of Christ gives lifeJohn 1:4Psalm 27:11 Peter 2:9 – called out of darkness into His light

  8. Light illuminates • Light reveals what is around you • Exodus 13:21-22, the Lord provided a pillar of fire by night • Psalm 119:105, your word is a lamp to my feet, a light to my path • The gospel, our light, illuminates to us truth. • We let our light so shine – Matthew 5:16

  9. Light exposes • It exposes what is hidden in the dark (part of illuminating) • John 3:19-21, it exposes the deeds of those in darkness, AND those in light • 1 Corinthians 4:5, He will bring to light the hidden things of darkness • Ephesians 5:11-13, all things exposed are made manifest

  10. Light provides security • Part of exposing darkness. There is greater safety when it is light • Romans 13:12, put on the armor of light • 1 Thessalonians 5:2-7, “thief in the night”,you are sons of light and of the day • NOTE: The “DAY of the Lord”

  11. Light has healing properties • Light increases vitamin D, is good for mental health and good sleep.E.g. “You need to get some sun light” • Malachi 4:2, The Sun of Righteousness shall arise with healing in His wings • Matthew 9:1-8, 12Jesus heals the paralytic AND forgives His sinsHe’s the “Great Physician”

  12. Light has healing properties • We need His “healing” • 1 John 1:7, If we walk in the light… • Isaiah 53:5, …by His stripes we are healed • Revelation 22:1-5, leaves for the healing of the nations

  13. Light provides warmth • The sun is our source of warmth, as is a fire, etc. • We are reminded to be “warm” as we let our lights shine – godly attitudes help us • Philippians 2:14-15, blameless and harmless…

  14. Light is dependable • It does what it is supposed to do • God saw to that! Genesis 8:21-22 • James 1:17, He is “the Father of lights, with Whom there is no variation or shadow of turning” • Mathew 5:37, we need consistency & integrity

  15. Light attracts • Lights used to promote events and locations. It even attracts insects. • When our light is shining brightly, it can attract others to Christ • Mathew 5:16, “Let your light so shine before men…”

  16. How is your light shining?

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