Tuesday Bible Study April 25, 2023

 IT IS TIME TO SHINE (Par t 1)

Text: Matthew 5:13-16

INTRODUCTION:

It is a common characteristic for light to shine in the dark. It is not

by mistake for Jesus to typify the believers as light because He is

light Himself and we need to resemble him in all sense of it.

In John 8:12,

He openly declared to the whole world that 'I am the light of the

world'. It now depends on anyone who cares to follow the light.

He so much trouble the kingdom of darkness to the extent that

the devil did not understand him at all. John 1:5.

WHY IS IT TIME TO SHINE?

1. Light shines more in the midst of darkness. Of what use is light if it

cannot shine. It ought to shine more in the dark.

2. The presence of light brings joy to the environment. The early

disciples took the gospel (Christ) to nations around them.

3. The glory of God had risen upon you. The story of Peter is

enough to tell us what happens when the glory of God comes

upon a man.

4. Light keeps darkness far away. Different kind of reptiles and

insects thrive in the dark. e.g. Cockroaches and rats, but as

soon as light is switched on, you see them scurry about for

hiding. The more you shine the better for you and your

environment.

Matt. 4:16, Lk. 7:11-16, Isa. 9:2-3, Acts 8:5-8, Isa. 60:1-2, Matt.

26:69-71, Acts 3:13-26, I Pet. 5:8-9, James 4:7, Lk. 8:16-17, 11:33-

36, Phil. 2:15.