1. Matthew 5:14-16 You Are the Light of the World

2. The Light of the World Light illumines - dispels darkness (Gen. 1:14-18) Light gives guidance (Gen. 1:14-18)

3. Light in the Bible Physical light is mentioned (Gen. 1:14-18; Lk. 15:8; 22:56; 23:45; Acts 26:13) Spiritual light is mentioned (Isa. 49:6; Mt. 5:14-16; Acts 13:47; 2 Cor. 4:4,6)

4. Light in the Bible God is light (Jas. 1:17; 1 Jn. 1:5) Jesus is light (Mt. 4:16; Lk. 2:32; Jn. 1:4-5,7-9; 5:35; 1 Tim. 6:16) Christians reflect the light of the Godhead to the world around them (Rom. 8:29; Phil. 1:20; 2 Pet. 1:4; 1 Jn. 1:7)

5. Light in the Bible Light illuminates (Jn. 3:19-21; 8:12; Acts 26:18,23; 1 Cor. 4:5) Light gives direction (Jn. 11:9-10; 12:35,36,46)

6. Christians Illuminate Christians illuminate through preaching of truth (2 Cor. 4:4-6; 2 Tim. 1:10) Christians illuminate through their own true character (Eph. 5:8-9,13; Col. 1:12; 1 Thess. 5:5; 1 Jn. 1:7; 2:8-10)

7. Christians Give Direction Christians point the way to God (Mt. 5:14-16) Christians set an example for the world (Phil. 2:15; 1 Pet. 2:12)

8. You Are the Light of the World Your light must not be hid (Mt. 5:14-16; Lk. 8:16-17) Your light must not become darkness (Mt. 6:22-23; Lk. 11:33-35; 2 Cor. 6:14) Your light will protect you (Rom. 13:12) Your light in heaven (Rev. 21:11,23-24; 22:5)