The Light in the Darkness - John 8:12-30
This is a sermon from the morning service on 24th November 2024.
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John 8:12-30 – The Light in the Darkness
Introduction
The Feast of Tabernacles
Water and Light
The Darkness of the World
Intellectual
Moral
Experiential
Judicial
The Light of Jesus Christ
Feast of Tabernacles
Intellectual
Moral
Experiential
Judicial
Conclusion
Questions
1a) What did the pillar of cloud and fire provide for the Israelites? 1b) How does this relate to Jesus saying: “I am the light of the Lord…”?
2) Have you had a time when you’ve been in literal darkness? What was that like? What role does light play in revealing and guiding you?
3a) What does it mean that the world is in darkness? 3b) How do we experience this darkness corporately and individually?
4a) Why is it hard for people to accept that they are in the dark? 4b) How would you go about showing people that we are living in darkness?
5a) What does it mean that Jesus is the light of the world? 5b) How do we experience this light corporately and individually?
6a) Why is it hard for people to accept that Jesus is ‘The Light’? 6b) How would you present Jesus as ‘The Light’ to unbelievers?
7) What are some of the ‘lesser lights’ in your life that compete with Jesus as ‘the light’?
8) What steps can we take to ensure that the light of Christ is penetrating every area of our lives?
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