Grant Fishbook, Lead Teaching Pastor
[Jesus] said, “I am the light of the world.
Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness,
but will have the light of life.”
John 8:12
Light: illumination that makes possible
A biblical description of light: 1 John 1:5-7
5 This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light; in him there is no darkness at all. 6 If we claim to have fellowship with him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live out the truth. 7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin.
Light is (vs. 5)
Light penetrates and exposes (vs. 6)
Light (vs. 7)
John 8:12
12 When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”
Without , there is no light.
Matthew 5:14-16
14 “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”
Being light demands (vs. 14)
Being light requires (vs. 15)
Being light reflects the (vs. 16)
A caution to the “light bearers”: is the exposing light, not !
My personal assertion:
My light shines most brightly when I .
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Small Group Questions
- Did you watch the eclipse? Why or why not?
- Are you or have you ever been afraid of the dark? Why?
- Read John 8:12 and 1 John 1:5-7. What do you learn about the character of God through these verses?
- In what situations do you struggle to let your light shine? What causes you to cover the light when Jesus has asked you to shine?
- Have you witnessed a good deed that you know was connected to someone’s love for Jesus? What happened?
- How can we pray for you right now and throughout the week?