2019 Theme Lights in a Dark World Philippians 2:15

In the Bible examples are described as: We are examples as: Lights in a Dark World An example is a person or thing that acts as an illustration of something. In the Bible examples are described as: Salt – Matthew 5:13 An aroma – 2 Corinthians 2:14-16 Leaven – Luke 13:20-21 An epistle – 2 Corinthians 3:1-3 A pattern – Philippians 3:17, 1 Timothy 4:12

You are the Light of the World Matthew 13:14-16 Philippians 2:15

God – the power and source of light

God is light God is light – 1 John 1:5 He is light in its purest form – no darkness His presences is described with terms like glorious, brightness, radiance, shining and fire. When He appears to man there is a brilliance

God is light His appearance To Moses at burning bush – Exodus 3:2-5 At Mt. Sinai – Exodus 19:16-18, 24:16-17 Dedication of the tabernacle – Exodus 40:34-35 Angels – Luke 2:9, Matthew 28:3 Transfiguration – Matthew 17:2, 5

God is light God created light – Genesis 1:1-3, 14-19 – also the Sun and moon James 1:17 – the Father of lights 2 Corinthians 4:6, He commanded light to shine out of darkness Psalm 19:1-6, the heavens declare the glory of God

God is light God controls light – Joshua 10:12-14 – sun stood still as Israel competes in battle 2 Kings 20:8-11 – He cause the sun to move backwards as a sign to Hezekiah 1 Kings 18:38-39 – fire from heaven devours sacrifice 2 Kings 2:11 – a chariot of fire for Elijah

God is light God controls light – Matthew 27:45 – darkness for 3 hours Revelation 21:23-24, 22:5 – God will be the light in heaven

God is light Why this is important: When we understand God and light, we have a pattern to follow and imitate. In Him we see purity, holiness, love and even truth. 1 Peter 1:15-16, Matthew 5:48, John 17:17, etc.

Jesus, the Light of the World John 1:4-9, introduced as the light Hebrews 1:3, He is the brightness of the image of His glory. Cf. He manifested the light of God -John 14:9-10 John 1:14 – we beheld His glory

Jesus, the Light of the World John 8:12, I am the light of the world John 9:5, I am the light of the world John 12:35-36 – a little while longer and the light is with you

Jesus, the Light of the World Isaiah 9:2, the people have seen a great light Malachi 4:2, the Sun of Righteousness Luke 1:78-79 – Zechariah speaks of John preparing the way. Jesus is “the Dayspring…to give light”

Jesus, the Light of the World John 3:19-21, Jesus teaching, light has come into the world… Revelation 1:16, John sees a vision, Jesus whose countenance was like the sun shining in its strength Revelation 22:16, the Bright and Morning Star.

Jesus, the Light of the World Why is this important? Jesus is our hope, and the source of our understanding light better He is the example we are to imitate – 1 Corinthians 11:1, Philippians 1:5, 1 Peter 2:21-23, etc. He is the light we are shining to this world

We are the light of the world Matthew 5:14-16 Philippians 2:15 The gospel of light 2 Corinthians 4:3-6 Psalm 27:1 Acts 13:47 2 Peter 1:19 1 Timothy 1:11 More than any other illustration, we are lights.

How is your light shining?