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David Thompson4th January 2015
Introducing: JesusPart 4: Light of the World
Luke 2:22-35
“My eyes have seen your salvation… a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to
your people Israel.”Luke 2:30-32
Easy to see, difficult to understand
Light:
“In him was life, and that life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, but the darkness has not understood it.”
John 1:4-5 (NIV)
“He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world
did not recognise him.”John 1:10
Easy to see, difficult to understandEssential for life
Light:
“I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in the
darkness, but will have the light of life.”John 8:12
Easy to see, difficult to understandEssential for life
Overcomes darkness
Light:
“The light shines in the darkness, but the darkness has not understood it.”
John 1:5 (NIV)
“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.”
John 1:5 (ESV)
“Light has come into the world, but men loved darkness instead of the light,
because their deeds were evil.”John 3:19
Easy to see, difficult to understandEssential for life
Overcomes darknessBrings revelation
Light:
“…a light for revelation to the Gentiles…”Luke 2:32
Easy to see, difficult to understandEssential for life
Overcomes darknessBrings revelation
Brings transformation
Light:
“When the Spirit of Truth comes, he will guide you into all truth.”
John 16:13
Easy to see, difficult to understandEssential for life
Overcomes darknessBrings revelation
Brings transformationFor all people
Light:
“I will make you a light for the Gentiles, that you may bring my
salvation to the ends of the earth.”Isaiah 49:6
“You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. 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. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father
in heaven.”Matthew 5:14-16
David Thompson4th January 2015
Introducing: JesusPart 4: Light of the World
Luke 2:22-35