1. 2019 Theme
Lights in a Dark World
Philippians 2:15

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

3. God, Christ and Light
God is light – 1 John 1:5
He created light and sustains it Genesis 1:1-3, James 1:17
God controls light
Jesus, “I am the Light of the World” - John 1:4-9, 8:12, 9:5, 12:35-36
In these, we learn what it means to be light

4. We are the light of the world
More than any other illustration, we are lights.
Matthew 5:14-16 Jesus described Himself as the Light of the world. He describes us the same way!
Philippians 2:15, we are called upon to shine as lights in this dark world

5. We are the light of the world
The gospel, a source of light 2 Corinthians 4:3-6, the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ.
Acts 13:47, a light to the Gentiles
2 Peter 1:19, the prophetic word, a light that shines in a dark place
1 Timothy 1:11, glorious

6. We are the light of the world
1 John 1:5-9, we walk in the light as He is in the light
Ephesians 5:8-9, walk as children of light
1 Thessalonians 5:5-6, sons of light and of the day
1 John 2:8-11, we are to abide in the light

7. Light sustains life
We need the light of the sun to survive. Necessary for life
Matthew 5:45, it is a gift from God
The light of Christ gives life John 1:4 Psalm 27:1 1 Peter 2:9 – called out of darkness into His light

8. Light illuminates Light reveals what is around you
Exodus 13:21-22, the Lord provided a pillar of fire by night
Psalm 119:105, your word is a lamp to my feet, a light to my path
The gospel, our light, illuminates to us truth.
We let our light so shine – Matthew 5:16

9. Light exposes
It exposes what is hidden in the dark (part of illuminating)
John 3:19-21, it exposes the deeds of those in darkness, AND those in light
1 Corinthians 4:5, He will bring to light the hidden things of darkness
Ephesians 5:11-13, all things exposed are made manifest

10. Light provides security
Part of exposing darkness. There is greater safety when it is light
Romans 13:12, put on the armor of light
1 Thessalonians 5:2-7, “thief in the night”, you are sons of light and of the day
NOTE: The “DAY of the Lord”

11. Light has healing properties
Light increases vitamin D, is good for mental health and good sleep. E.g. “You need to get some sun light”
Malachi 4:2, The Sun of Righteousness shall arise with healing in His wings
Matthew 9:1-8, 12 Jesus heals the paralytic AND forgives His sins He’s the “Great Physician”

12. Light has healing properties
We need His “healing”
1 John 1:7, If we walk in the light…
Isaiah 53:5, …by His stripes we are healed
Revelation 22:1-5, leaves for the healing of the nations

13. Light provides warmth
The sun is our source of warmth, as is a fire, etc.
We are reminded to be “warm” as we let our lights shine – godly attitudes help us
Philippians 2:14-15, blameless and harmless…

14. Light is dependable It does what it is supposed to do
God saw to that! Genesis 8:21-22
James 1:17, He is “the Father of lights, with Whom there is no variation or shadow of turning”
Mathew 5:37, we need consistency & integrity

15. Light attracts
Lights used to promote events and locations. It even attracts insects.
When our light is shining brightly, it can attract others to Christ
Mathew 5:16, “Let your light so shine before men…”

16. How is your light shining?