Live In The Light
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· 1 viewJesus took on the form of Humanity To Live in the Light of Christ in all aspects of our lives. LESSON AIM: By the end of this lesson, We Will: KNOW the images of Jesus as light overcoming darkness; We Will: IMAGINE.living in Constant light where there are no secrets;and We Will: COMMIT to discovering How to live a life as the fruit of light
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Jesus is One with the Father
Jesus is One with the Father
Introduction:
Introduction:
Jesus Is One with the Father
Jesus Is One with the Father
The Purpose of the Gospel of John is to emphasize that Jesus Christ is the Messiah,The Son of God ,through whom Salvation is made available to those who believe,
The Purpose of the Gospel of John is to emphasize that Jesus Christ is the Messiah,The Son of God ,through whom Salvation is made available to those who believe,
John: 20:30 “Now Jesus also performed many other signs in the presence of the disciples which are not recorded in this book,”
John: 20:30 “Now Jesus also performed many other signs in the presence of the disciples which are not recorded in this book,”
John:20: 31 “but these things are recorded in order that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.”
John:20: 31 “but these things are recorded in order that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.”
In Jewish Thought,(Mind) a son is one who is obedient th his Father ,An apprentice of his father ,and is an agent (ambassador or Father.)
In Jewish Thought,(Mind) a son is one who is obedient th his Father ,An apprentice of his father ,and is an agent (ambassador or Father.)
John:10:30 “The Father and I are one.”
John:10:30 “The Father and I are one.”
A. LIGHT( John:1:4,5; Ephesians:5:8)
A. LIGHT( John:1:4,5; Ephesians:5:8)
The Lord Jesus as the illuminator of Men-as well as christian life-as a reflection of this life.
The Lord Jesus as the illuminator of Men-as well as christian life-as a reflection of this life.
B. WALK (Ephesians:5:2 ,8)
B. WALK (Ephesians:5:2 ,8)
Ephesians:5: 2 “2 and live in love, just as also Christ loved us, and gave himself for us an offering and sacrifice to God for a fragrant smell.”
Ephesians:5:8 “8 for you were formerly darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live like children of light”
To Make one’s way,
To Make one’s way,
I. The Word
I. The Word
The author of the Gospel of John, the Apostle John,places the “Word” (Christ Jesus .the son )before the creation of the universe. John solidified the fact of the deity of Christ in the first few verses by Proclaiming Christ’s identity as the word of God from the beginning.
The author of the Gospel of John, the Apostle John,places the “Word” (Christ Jesus .the son )before the creation of the universe. John solidified the fact of the deity of Christ in the first few verses by Proclaiming Christ’s identity as the word of God from the beginning.
John:1: 1 “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”
John:1: 1 “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”
John:1: 2 “This one was in the beginning with God.”
John:1: 2 “This one was in the beginning with God.”
John 1:3 “3 All things came into being through him, and apart from him not one thing came into being that has come into being.”
John 1:3 “3 All things came into being through him, and apart from him not one thing came into being that has come into being.”
John:1:4 “4 In him was life, and the life was the light of humanity.”
John:1:4 “4 In him was life, and the life was the light of humanity.”
John:1:5 “5 And the light shines in the the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it.”
John:1:5 “5 And the light shines in the the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it.”
Beginning a New Chapter In Ephesians .
II. Children of God (Ephesians:5r:1-2)kind to be in a relationship with Him . Since the Fall., Humanity has developed and Nurtured an evil nature ,severed from its relationship with God .
As a result , the command to be as God is has shifted from humanity as a whole and has been placed on His chosen people (as described in the Old Testament),as well as his children, those who accept His Son as Lord and Saviour ( as outlined in t).he New Testament.
Ephesians:5:1 “1 Thereforere become imitators of God, as beloved children,”
Ephesians:5:1 “1 Thereforere become imitators of God, as beloved children,”
Ephesians: 5:2 “2 and live in love, just as also Christ loved us, and gave himself for us an offering and sacrifice to God for a fragrant smell.”
Ephesians: 5:2 “2 and live in love, just as also Christ loved us, and gave himself for us an offering and sacrifice to God for a fragrant smell.”
III. Living In The light ( Ephesians:5:6-14).
III. Living In The light ( Ephesians:5:6-14).
All disciples are call upon to grow. Discipleship is a process. It is not a course of study from which we will earn diploma and then never revisit. There is always room for growth,For growth,for training,for new understanding .and for enlightenment. As we grow in Christ,so do our challenges. The longer we live,if we are achieving spiritual maturity,we learn to lean on him more,trusting in His promises and His providence.
All disciples are call upon to grow. Discipleship is a process. It is not a course of study from which we will earn diploma and then never revisit. There is always room for growth,For growth,for training,for new understanding .and for enlightenment. As we grow in Christ,so do our challenges. The longer we live,if we are achieving spiritual maturity,we learn to lean on him more,trusting in His promises and His providence.
A. After you have Believed
A. After you have Believed
Ephesians:5: 6 “6 Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God is coming on the sons of disobedience.”
Ephesians:5: 6 “6 Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God is coming on the sons of disobedience.”
Ephesians:5:7 “7 Therefore do not be sharers with them,”
Ephesians:5:7 “7 Therefore do not be sharers with them,”
Ephesians:5: 8 “8 for you were formerly darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live like children of light”
Ephesians:5: 8 “8 for you were formerly darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live like children of light”
Ephesians:5:9 “9 (for the fruit of the light is in all goodness and righteousness and truth),”
Ephesians:5:9 “9 (for the fruit of the light is in all goodness and righteousness and truth),”
Ephesian:5:10 “10 trying to learn what is well-pleasing to the Lord.”
Ephesian:5:10 “10 trying to learn what is well-pleasing to the Lord.”
Ephesians:5:11 “11 And do not participate in the unfruitful deeds of darkness, but rather even expose them.”
Ephesians:5:11 “11 And do not participate in the unfruitful deeds of darkness, but rather even expose them.”
Ephesians:5:12 “12 For it is shameful even to speak about the things being done by them in secret,”
Ephesians:5:12 “12 For it is shameful even to speak about the things being done by them in secret,”
Ephesians:5:13 “13 but all things exposed by the light are made visible,”
Ephesians:5:13 “13 but all things exposed by the light are made visible,”
Ephesians:5:14 “14 for everything made visible is light. Therefore it says, Wake up, sleeper, and rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.”
Ephesians:5:14 “14 for everything made visible is light. Therefore it says, Wake up, sleeper, and rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.”