Megas | Light in the Darkness

Message Recap

[John 1:4-5]

The Word gave life to everything that was created, and his life brought light to everyone. 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it.

[John 8:12]

Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, “I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life.”

[Matthew 5:14-16] 

“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.

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God wants to collaborate with you right now.

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[II Peter 2:20-21]

Above all, you must realize that no prophecy in Scripture ever came from the prophet’s own understanding, 21 or from human initiative. No, those prophets were moved by the Holy Spirit, and they spoke from God.

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In Him we live, move, and have our being, and in us He lives moves and has His being.

Light is most beautiful in the darkness

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[II Peter 1:2-4]

May God give you more and more grace and peace as you grow in your knowledge of God and Jesus our Lord. By his divine power, God has given us everything we need for living a godly life. We have received all of this by coming to know him, the one who called us to himself by means of his marvelous glory and excellence. 4 And because of his glory and excellence, he has given us great and precious promises. These are the promises that enable you to share his divine nature and escape the world’s corruption caused by human desires.

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Communicate with God

Community with God’s people

Commit to obedience

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[Philippians 3:7-9]

I once thought these things were valuable, but now I consider them worthless because of what Christ has done. 8 Yes, everything else is worthless when compared with the infinite value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have discarded everything else, counting it all as garbage, so that I could gain Christ 9 and become one with him.

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Discussion Questions

  • Looking back, what “movie scene” do you now see differently in your life?

  • What does it look like to shine bright in dark places in this season?

  • What are you plugging yourself into right now?

  • How have found it best to communicate with God in this time?

  • How has healthy community proved itself valuable in your world?

  • Where do you struggle to commit to obedience?

Amanda Majors