1. God Is the Source of Light
2 Corinthians 4:3-6
God is the source of physical light Gen. 1:2-5
God is the source of spiritual light 2 Cor. 4:6
This includes Jesus, the Son of God John 1:1-5
God sent Jesus to the world John 3:16-21, 8:12
We must believe and obey Jesus’ word John 12:35-50 this is how we see the Light

2. Shining the Light by Diligence
We must be persistent
Titus 2:1-10 teaching for better homes and better workers
The reason is the daily influence we wield v.5,8,10
Sense of purpose and demonstration of joy overcame rough persecution in Philippi Acts 16:25-34
Motive is the key to motivation and diligence

3. Shining the Light by Love
What is the way Jesus said we would show the world that we are His disciples?
John 13:34-35
The new command has a new object “one another” it is new equality in Christ Gal. 3:28
The new command has a new degree of love “as I have loved you” Romans 5:6-8
The new command has a new purpose “by this all will know that you are My disciples”
Unity is for the same purpose John 17:21-23

4. Shining the Light by Love
Unity is for the same purpose John 17:21-23
Basis of unity “believe through their word” v.20
Degree of unity “as You, Father are in Me and I in You…perfect in one” v.21,23
Place of unity “they be one in Us” v.21
Purpose of unity “that the world may know that You have sent Me, and have loved them as You have loved Me.” v.23