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Jan 25, 2011 · Turn on the lights. State: One way we can always share God’s Word with others and shine our lights is through telling them a verse that we have memorized. Today we are going to memorize Mark 4:21, “And he said to them, ‘Is a lamp brought in to be put under a basket, or under a bed, and not on a stand?’” (ESV) Do you think we can come ...
- Kara Jenkins
- 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...
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- John 8:12. Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”
- John 1:5. “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.”
- Matthew 5:16. “In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.”
- 1 John 1:7. 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 cleanses us from all sin.
17. Living in the Light While Residing in a Dark World. Related Media. For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light (for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth) and find out what pleases the Lord.
We don't let our light shine so others will say good things about us, we let our light shine so others will glorify God. I pray you will let your light shine today and throughout this week everywhere you go. Lord, help us to let our lights shine ALL the time, not just when it's convenient. Amen.
turn out the lights. Turn out the lights so that the room is dark (if the class has windows plan to cover so that the room is dark). Now ask the children to continue making their list. It is now a very hard thing to do. Explain to the children that today we will be talking about darkness and light. As believers in Jesus we are to walk in the light.
Jun 7, 2019 · Friday, June 7, 2019. This scripture is found in Psalm 119:105. This scripture was mentioned in a comment and I thought it would make a great lesson on it's own. There are so many lessons that could be used with this theme. It can be adapted to almost any age. There are plain printables included to create your own!