Matthew 5:14a (NKJV) You are the light of the world.
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1. is light
John 8:12 (NIV) “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”
2. is the light of the world
John 3:19 (NIV) This is the verdict: Light has come into the world, but people loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were evil.
Joshua 24:15 (NLT) But if you refuse to serve the Lord, then choose today whom you will serve. Would you prefer the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates? Or will it be the gods of the Amorites in whose land you now live? But as for me and my family, we will serve the Lord.”
3. is the light of the world
Ephesians 5:13 (NIV) But everything exposed by the light becomes visible and everything that is illuminated becomes a light
Matthew 5:14b (NKJV) . . . A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden.
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II. Jesus emphasizes that light must be
1. Light the way
Matthew 5:15a (NKJV) Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket
2. Light is meant to
Philippians 2:14-15 (NKJV) Do all things without complaining and disputing, that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world
Matthew 5:15 (NKJV) Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house.
Matthew 5:16 (NKJV) Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.
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III. Jesus tells His disciples to
1. Our light those who are sleeping
2. Our light God’s light