Light has Dawned

CIT: “As a lighthouse, Jesus calls us to repent and follow in light of the good news of the coming Kingdom.”

1. You live in Darkness, but there is a light to follow

shadow of death- Darkness:

Illus: transformation of Rohan

Jesus is the light

Isaiah is prophesying that Jesus will be the light

How does matthew understand this light? “Repent for the kingdom of Heaven has come near”

Followers fish for followers

Jesus’ call is ironic.

“put down your nets”

I’ll teach you how to fish

don’t you need nets to fish?

The call is to follow and get followers.

3. Jesus is worthy to be followed

He has power to tech, preach and heal

Jesus ministry is focused on the Kingdom

Not his own power

the goodness of the kingdom

4. Application:

- “As a lighthouse, Jesus calls us to repent and follow in light of the good news of the coming Kingdom.”

repent

follow

why? because of the goodness of the kingdom and its king