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Walking in the Light

The Theme of 1 John is describing how we as believers in Jesus Christ, have fellowship with God

Verse 5 is where John starts his comparison of this fellowship with walking in the light.

1 John 1:5–7 KJV 1900

This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth: But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.

1 John 1:5-7

What Does it Mean to Walk in the Light?

It means to be in harmony with God -to agree with him, to walk in the truth.

It doesn’t mean that we need to have a track record of perfection, because things are still being revealed to us. God’s light is continually shining into the corners of our heart, allowing us to choose to be transparent and honest before him.

What are other verses that use the word picture of light in relation with God?

Isaiah 2:5 KJV 1900

O house of Jacob, come ye, And let us walk in the light of the Lord.

Psalm 4:6 KJV 1900

There be many that say, Who will shew us any good? Lord, Lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.

Ps 43:3

Psalm 43:3 KJV 1900

O send out thy light and thy truth: let them lead me; Let them bring me unto thy holy hill, and to thy tabernacles.

Psalm 44:3 KJV 1900

For they got not the land in possession by their own sword, Neither did their own arm save them: But thy right hand, and thine arm, and the light of thy countenance, Because thou hadst a favour unto them.

Psalm 104:2 KJV 1900

Who coverest thyself with light as with a garment: Who stretchest out the heavens like a curtain:

ps 119:

Psalm 119:105 KJV 1900

NUN. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, And a light unto my path.

Psalm 119:130 KJV 1900

The entrance of thy words giveth light; It giveth understanding unto the simple.

ps 119:130

Ephesians 5:7–14 KJV 1900

Be not ye therefore partakers with them. For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light: (For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;) Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord. And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them. For it is a shame even to speak of those things which are done of them in secret. But all things that are reproved are made manifest by the light: for whatsoever doth make manifest is light. Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light.

Eph 5:7-14

What are reasons that people are afraid of the light?

There are afraid that it will reveal something that they would like to keep covered

Why do we cover? -Shame, Fear of …rejection, hurt, pride

Do we know the nature of God? Is he safe?

Adam and Eve

Between Believers

Bethesda’s Mission (Arrows used to hit the target)

Daily walk in the Power of the Holy Spirit

Not by might, not by power, but by my Spirit says the Lord -

Intentionally focus on Prayer in our Homes/Families

Pray without ceasing -

Intentionally focus on Prayer in our Homes/FamiliesPray without ceasing -:17Invite Mentorship/Accountability for our personal livesConfess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. -:16Receive the Redemptive Power of the Blood of Jesus for the destruction of StrongholdsPray for and stand behind our Youth to encourage them to fulfill their calling & purposeCultivate a personal lifestyle of EvangelismBe willing to be used by God to accomplish His plan for your homes, church, & community

Invite Mentorship/Accountability for our personal lives

Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. -

Receive the Redemptive Power of the Blood of Jesus for the destruction of Strongholds

Paul praying for the Colossian believers

Colossians 1:11–14 KJV 1900

Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness; Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light: Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son: In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:

King James Version Chapter 1

Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness;

12 Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light:

13 Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:

14 In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:

11 Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness; 12 Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light: 13 Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son: 14 In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins: -Col 1:11:14

12 Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light:

13 Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:

14 In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:

We Have Been delivered!

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Pray for and stand behind our Youth to encourage them to fulfill their calling & purpose

Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven. -

Cultivate a personal lifestyle of Evangelism

But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear: -

Be willing to be used by God to accomplish His plan for your homes, church, & community

Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine. -

Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. -

The Holy Bible: King James Version. (2009). (Electronic Edition of the 1900 Authorized Version., ). Bellingham, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc.