“LIGHT IN A DARK WORLD” Matthew 4:13-17

“LIGHT IN A DARK WORLD” Matthew 4:13-17

Psalm 119:105; Isaiah 60:2; John 1:1-5

All have fallen in the darkness of sin, but God sent His Light for us!

  1. ALL P________ TRAVEL THROUGH THIS WORLD OF DARKNESS.
    1. People are S____________ in darkness. Matthew 4:16; Isaiah 9:1-2
      1. Nothing of this sinful creation can lead you to eternal life.
      2. Sin has twisted and perverted all things in nature.
      3. Without God’s help, people fall under sin’s weight.
      4. Many people have given up.
    2. Living a R____________ lifestyle is not the answer to receive eternity.  Acts 26:18
    3. God doesn’t want anyone to P_____, but for all to find the light of life.
    4. Colossians 1:9-15
  2. BELIEVERS OF THE LIGHT CAN A________ EVIL AND HARM.
    1. John 8:12; Jesus is our Cave Guide holding a lantern.
    2. Jesus called for His disciples to W______ with Him in Light. John 12:35-36
      1. All who follow Christ receive the same promise.
      2. Matthew 5:14-16 – We are His representatives of Light.
      3. God is Light without any darkness. I John 1:5f; Exodus 34:29
    3. Christians are given the power to W______________ all darkness. Ephesians 6:10-18
      1. Christians have joined their Master in war with all evil.
      2. When we dwell in Christ, Satan must flee.
  3. As Children of L________, our spiritual batteries are kept charged with the Bible.  John 12:46; Psalm 119:105; II Timothy 3:16-17

Jesus was born to lead us out of this world’s deep darkness. He is the only Lord of Light and Life. Walk w/ Him.