Letting our Light Shine

Intro and Object Lesson

When we can’t see what’s happening it’s anyone's guess what is really going on. A light can help us to see, avoid mistakes, confrontation, assumptions etc.

Lesson Main Scripture:

Matthew 5:14–16 ESV

“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.

We shine our light to bring glory to God

Physical light helps us see the world around us, spiritual light helps show God's glory all around us.

Lesson Supporting Scripture:

Matthew 10:24–33 (ESV)

“A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a servant above his master. It is enough for the disciple to be like his teacher, and the servant like his master. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebul, how much more will they malign those of his household.

“So have no fear of them, for nothing is covered that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known. What I tell you in the dark, say in the light, and what you hear whispered, proclaim on the housetops. And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather fear him who can destroy both soul and body in hell. Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? And not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father. But even the hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not, therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows. So everyone who acknowledges me before men, I also will acknowledge before my Father who is in heaven, but whoever denies me before men, I also will deny before my Father who is in heaven.

Light itself doesn't solve problems, but it does reveal solutions.

Synoptic Scriptures

This was a favorite saying of Jesus. Not only is it found in all the synoptic gospels, it appears twice in Luke’s

Mark 4:21–22 ESV

And he said to them, “Is a lamp brought in to be put under a basket, or under a bed, and not on a stand? For nothing is hidden except to be made manifest; nor is anything secret except to come to light.

Luke 8:16 ESV

“No one after lighting a lamp covers it with a jar or puts it under a bed, but puts it on a stand, so that those who enter may see the light.

Luke 11:33 ESV

“No one after lighting a lamp puts it in a cellar or under a basket, but on a stand, so that those who enter may see the light.

Challenge for the Week

Can you think of a time when someone's faith inspired you? Have you ever thought that your faith may inspire others? This week, let's all strive to let our lights shine before the world so God may receive glory.