Jan 25, 2011 · Optional: You might enjoy our free “Light of the World” coloring page for kids based on Matthew 5:14. Bible Passage: Mark 4:21-23. Bible Lesson Title: Shining the Light of God’s Word. Target Age Group: 4-5 years old (preschool & Kindergarten) Target Time Frame: 37 minutes. Original Teaching Context: Preschool Sunday School.
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- to Live in The Light, Believers Must Produce The Fruit of Light
- to Live in The Light, Believers Must Continually Discern What Pleases God
- to Live in The Light, Believers Must Not Partake in Darkness, But Expose It
- in Order to Live in The Light, Believers Must Convert Darkness Into Light
- to Live in The Light, Believers Must Preach to The Sleeping
- Conclusion
(for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth) (Ephesians 5:9) Observation Question:With what terms does Paul describe the fruit of the light? The next thing believers must do to live in the light is to produce fruit consistent with light. Paul uses several terms in describing the fruit of the light. We can understan...
and find out what pleases the Lord. (Ephesians 5:10) Not only must believers produce the fruit of light, but they also must continually find out what pleases the Lord. “Find out” can also be translated “to test, discern, and approve.”5 It was used of testing a metal to see if it was genuine.6 William MacDonald says this about “finding out what plea...
Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them. For it is shameful even to mention what the disobedient do in secret. (Ephesians 5:11-12) The next thing believers must do to live in the light is to not partake in darkness, but to expose it instead. “The verb translated here as “expose” (from elegchō) can also carry ...
But everything exposed by the light becomes visible, for it is light that makes everything visible. (Ephesians 5:13) Interpretation Question:What does Paul mean by “for it is light that makes everything visible”? Next, in order to live in the light, believers must convert darkness into light. “For it is light that makes everything visible” can also...
This is why it is said: “Wake up, O sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.” (Ephesians 5:14) Interpretation Question: Where is Paul quoting from in Ephesians 5:14? Commentators are not sure where this quote comes from. Some believe he is drawing from Isaiah 60:1: “Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD ...
How can believers live in the light while residing in a dark world? 1. To live in the light, believers must remember that light, not darkness, is their nature. 2. To live in the light, believers must produce the fruit of light. 3. To live in the light, believers must continually discern what pleases God. 4. To live in the light, believers must not ...
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Jesus says to the people here, “you are the light of the world.” But Jesus also said that HE was the light of the world. Our “light” does not come from our own power. This lamp (or flashlight or light) only shines if it is plugged in (or charged, powered, etc.). So our light can only shine if we are connected to the light of Jesus.
Apr 4, 2020 · Ephesians 5:13 (NIV) says: “But everything exposed by the light becomes visible—and everything that is illuminated becomes a light.” “When light touches something, it becomes light. It is lit up; and, to some degree, the object gives off light itself. It is converted and changed.” 6
Jesus is the light of the WORLD – He is the light for each one of us. In Matthew 5:14 Jesus also told the people that they were the light of the world. That means each one of us, when we have Jesus in our lives, becomes the light to the world. We can make a transforming difference in the world around us when we have Chris at the center of our ...
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Feb 7, 2021 · Jesus said, “I am the Light of the World.” John 8:12. Bible Link: There are many verses in the Bible talk about light. Jesus said He was the light of the world (John 8:12, Revelations 22:5, John 9:5). Believers are told to be lights in the world (Matthew 5:14-16). The Bible says that God’s word is a light to our path (Psalm 119:105).
Mar 30, 2021 · Light is used to symbolize God, faith, and holiness throughout Scripture. As Christians, we are called to not only walk in the light but to be the light for others. Use these Bible verses to gain a better understanding and interpretation of the positive notion light has in the Bible.
Sermon Let Your Light Shine Theme Let others see Jesus in your life. Object A Lamp Scripture Matthew 5:14-15 What do I have today? Right …..a lamp….It's not very bright…..what's wrong with it? It's plugged in…….oh……I have to turn on the switch……right……that better?? You know Jesus talked about light…….In Matt 5:14-16, Jesus said…..