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8.23.15 week 30
LIGHT FOR THE LOST -
Introduction:
The tension and controversy of who Christ is, is growing each day that passes.
Some who are hearing Christ are submitting to His teachings and authority, while others are growing more and more hostile.
It is within this hostile environment that Christ again confronts the lost with their need of His redeeming grace!
1.
The Declaration of Christ (v.
12)
A. A Characteristic of God
B. A Contrast to Religion
In their current state, they were still in the bondage and darkness of their sin.
The light of Christ could change that!
C. A Consideration of Context
According to verse 20, Christ is in the treasury part of the temple, and within that section there were candelabras burning to represent the pillar of fire that lead the children of Israel through the wilderness.
The light here, reminded them of the presence, protection and guidance of God.
Christ is saying here, that He is the light.
No longer do they need to remember back to God’s presence, protection, and guidance, It is here and found in Christ!
2. The Dismay of the Pharisees (vv.
13-20)
A. Accusations of Carnality (vv.
13, 15, 19)
The accusations of the Pharisees were based on their fleshly perspectives.
B. Answers from Divinity (vv.
14, 16-18, 20)
The answers Christ gave proved His deity.
3. The Destination of the Lost (vv.
21-27)
A. Differing Origins (vv.
21-23)
John 1:1, 2, 14a “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
The same was in the beginning with God.
And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us…”
B. Destiny Observed (vv.
24-27)
Apart from faith in Christ, man is lost and separated from God.
4. The Divine Nature of the Son (vv.
28-30)
A. Omniscience (v.
28)
Christ knew what would happen to Him in just a few short months.
B. Deity (v.
29)
The Son of God was not left alone.
C. Belief (v.
30)
For centuries, the lost have been coming to Christ for forgiveness and freedom from their sin.
Conclusion:
Jesus Christ alone is the Light of the World.
To the lost, He is the only light you need.
You will not find the presence, protection, and guidance of God in anything or anyone else; and apart from Him, you will die in your sins.
For the believer, Jesus is still the only light you need.
Continue to seek His presence, protection, and guidance in a deeper relationship with Him.
Jesus is the Light!
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