God is light and there is no darkness

“God is light, and there is no darkness in him at all. ” (1 John 5 a – NLT)

HIS COMING “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it. ” (John 1: 5 – NLT)

HIS COMING “The one who is the true light, who gives light to everyone, was coming into the world. He came into the very world he created, but the world didn’t recognize him. ” (John 1: 9, 10 – NLT)

HIS COMING “And the judgment is based on this fact: God’s light came into the world, but people loved the darkness more than the light, for their actions were evil. ” (John 3: 19 – NLT)

HIS COMING “I have come as light into the world so that whoever believes in me would not stay in darkness. ” (John 12: 46 – NCV)

HIS COMING “Put your trust in the light while there is still time; then you will become children of the light. ” (John 12: 36 – NLT)

“When justice is divorced from morality, when rights of individuals are separated from right and wrong, the only definition you have left for justice is the right for every individual to do as he pleases. And the end of that road is anarchy and barbarism. ” (John Piper)

The Light Is the Life of the Son of God

HIS COMING “The Word gave life to everything that was created, and his life brought light to everyone. ” (John 1: 4 -NLT)

HIS COMING “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. ” (John 8: 12 – NLT)

The light of life has… _______ Energy & Power

The light of life has… Energy & Power ________ Purpose & Motion

The light of life has… Energy & Power Purpose & Motion ________ Grows & Expands

The light of life has… Energy & Power Purpose & Motion Grows & Expands ________ Creates Offspring

HIS COMING “Believe in the light while you still have it so that you will become children of light. ” (John 12: 36 a – NCV)

HIS IMPACT “I have come as a light to shine in this dark world, so that all who put their trust in me will no longer remain in the dark. ” (John 12: 46 – NLT)

FOR YOUR DARK DAYS OF 1. DISAPPOINTMENT ________

HIS IMPACT “So I looked for good, but evil came instead. I waited for the light, but darkness fell. ” (Job 30: 26 – NLT)

FOR YOUR DARK DAYS OF 1. DISAPPOINTMENT DISTRESS 2. ____

HIS IMPACT “I have cried desperately for help, but still it does not come. ” (Ps. 22: 1 b - GN)

FOR YOUR DARK DAYS OF 1. DISAPPOINTMENT 2. DISTRESS 3. _______ DOUBT

HIS IMPACT “For the man who walks in the dark has no idea where he is going. ” (John 12: 35 b – Phillips)

FOR YOUR DARK DAYS OF 1. DISAPPOINTMENT 2. DISTRESS 3. DOUBT DEPRESSION 4. ______

HIS IMPACT “The thought of my pain, my homelessness, is bitter poison. I think of it constantly, and my spirit is depressed. ” (Lamentations 3: 19 -20 – GN)

HIS IMPACT “Lover, friend, acquaintance -- all are gone. There is only darkness everywhere!” (Psalm 88: 18 – TLB)

HIS IMPACT “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it. ” (John 1: 5 – NLT)

HIS IMPACT “You Lord, are my light; you dispel my darkness. ” (2 Samuel 22: 29)

JESUS DISPELS MY DARKNESS 1. He _____ encourages me when I'm disappointed

HIS IMPACT “The Lord is near to those who are discouraged, he saves those who have lost all hope. ” (Psalm 34: 18)

The darkest part of the night is when the light shines the brightest.

HIS IMPACT “The plans I have for you, says the Lord, are plans to prosper you, not to harm you, to give you hope and a future. ” (Jeremiah 29: 11)

JESUS DISPELS MY DARKNESS 2. He strengthens _____ me when I'm distressed

HIS IMPACT “I have the strength for all things in Christ who empowers me. I am ready for anything and equal to anything through Him who infuses inner strength into me. ” (Philippians 4: 13 - Amplified)

HIS IMPACT “Even though I go through the deepest darkness, I will not be afraid, Lord, for you are with me. ” (Psalm 23: 4 – GN)

Life is tough, but God is good.

JESUS DISPELS MY DARKNESS guide me when I'm doubtful 3. He will ______

HIS IMPACT Jesus said, “`I am the Light of the world. So if you follow me, you won't be stumbling through darkness, for living light will flood your path. ‘” (John 8: 12 – TLB)

HIS IMPACT “Your words are a flashlight to light the path ahead of me and keep me from stumbling. ” (Ps. 119: 105 – TLB)

JESUS DISPELS MY DARKNESS change me when I'm depressed 4. He will ______

HIS IMPACT “It is even possible for light to turn the thing it shines upon into light also. ” (Ephesians 5: 13 – Phillips)

HIS IMPACT “…the darkness in our lives disappears and the new light of life in Christ shines in. ” (1 John 2: 8 – TLB)

HIS IMPACT “I have come as a light to shine in this dark world, so that all who put their trust in me will no longer remain in the dark. ” (John 12: 46)