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Jan 8, 2024 · Let’s look at three lessons we can learn from Christ’s instruction to “let your light so shine.”. 1. Letting our light shine is unavoidable. Committing to follow Jesus Christ means striving to live a life that stands in stark contrast to this world’s dominant cultures and values.
- The Light of The World
- The Function of Light
- Growth as Light
- Conclusion
Interpretation Question:What does the metaphor of light represent biblically? John MacArthur’s comments are enlightening: In Scripture the figurative use of light has two aspects, the intellectual and the moral. Intellectually it represents truth, whereas morally it represents holiness … The figure of darkness has the same two aspects. Intellectual...
Application Question:What are typical functions of light and how do these apply to believers in this world?
People do not light a lamp and put it under a basket but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before people, so that they can see your good deeds and give honor to your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:15-16 Application Question:How can we grow as light? How can we be most effective?
MacArthur shares stories about two godly saints which serve as a fitting conclusion to our study of being lights of the world: It is said of Robert Murray McCheyne, a godly Scottish minister of the last century, that his face carried such a hallowed expression that people were known to fall on their knees and accept Jesus Christ as Savior when they...
Oct 27, 2014 · We Are Supposed to Shine. “A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house.” (Matthew 5:14b-15) Jesus didn’t put us in heaven immediately after saving us.
- Walk in the Light (Ephesians 5:7-8) Ephesians 5:7. Therefore do not be partakers with them. Paul is again pointing us back to what he has just said. In Ephesians 5:1-6, he has talked about fornicators, unclean people, covetous men and those who deceive others with empty words.
- The Appearance of Light (Ephesians 5:9-10) Ephesians 5:9-10. (for the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness, righteousness, and truth), finding out what is acceptable to the Lord.
- The Appearance of Darkness (Ephesians 5:11-12) Ephesians 5:11-12. And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather expose them. For it is shameful even to speak of those things which are done by them in secret.
- The Application of Light (Ephesians 5:13-14) Ephesians 5:13 But all things that are exposed are made manifest by the light, for whatever makes manifest is light.
Aug 30, 2020 · The Bible says, “there is none good, no not one.” (Romans 3:10) The true source of light and good comes from Jesus alone. His light shines to point us toward the way of salvation. Jesus shines light into our hearts that hold sin. Once revealed, the conviction of the Holy Spirit leads us to repent.
Jul 28, 2021 · What Does 'Let Your Light Shine' Mean? What is God’s light? It’s the unexplainable way we can receive hope over despair, peace over chaos, and joy over sorrow.
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Apr 4, 2023 · “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.” Let's unpack this verse meaning of Matthew 5:16. We embody the same light when we share God’s love with others as Jesus did, serving them with peaceful hearts and directing them toward God’s provision and mercy.
