Message Notes

INTRODUCTION

1. The imagery of “light”

a) The first thing that God created

“ ‘Let there be light’ and there was light”   Genesis 1:3

b) Light became a symbol representing God’s presence

2. Multiple usage of the imagery of “light” in the Scriptures

a) The provision of a Pillar of fire by night   (Exodus 13:21)

b) This was a permanent presence in the wilderness journey

THE SYMBOL OF LIGHT IN DAVID’S WRITINGS

1. Lightning   (Psalm 18:14)

a) As a weapon against enemies

b) God vanquished enemies using lightning

2. Lamp   (Psalm 18:28)

a) God will give light as a lamp

b) He will enlighten the darkness

3. Light and Salvation (deliverance)   (Psalm 27:1)

a) Giving of light

b) Giving of salvation

c) Result: There is nothing to fear

IN YOUR LIGHT

The light of God’s word

7 The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul;
The testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple;
8 The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart;
The commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes;
9 The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever;
The judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether.
10 More to be desired are they than gold,
Yea, than much fine gold;
Sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.
11 Moreover by them Your servant is warned,
And in keeping them there is great reward.   Psalm 19:7-11

1. The word of God described

a) His law

b) His testimony

c) His statutes

d) His commandment

e) His judgments

f) The fear of the Lord

2. Appropriate regard for God’s word

a) As Law
To be obeyed

b) As Commandments
To be heeded

c) As statutes
To bring discernment

d) As Judgments
To be studied

e) As Testimony
To bring encouragement

f) Fear of the Lord
As a result

WE SEE LIGHT

1. Potential Impact

a) Converts the soul

b) Makes wise the simple

c) Rejoices the heart

d) Enlightening the eyes

e) Gives needed warning

f) Brings reward

2. Powerful Impact

a) Consequences

b) Changed

c) Converted

3. Permanent Impact

a) On the mind

b) On the heart

c) On the soul

4. Practical Impact

a) Principles of life

b) Practices of life

c) Positive effects

FULNESS OF UNDERSTANDING IN THE LORD JESUS CHRIST

1. The Lord Jesus as the Light

a) In Him was life

b) The life was the light of men   (John 1:4)

c) The light shines in the darkness

d) The darkness did not comprehend it   (John 1:5)

e) The Light of the world   (John 8:12; 9:4)

2. The challenge to be the light of the world

a) Salt of the earth (Matthew 5:13)

b) Light of the world (Matthew 5:14)

EXTENSION OF THE IMAGERY OF LIGHT

(The teachings of the Apostle Paul)

1. You are light in the Lord   (Ephesians 5:8a)

2. Walk as children of light   (Ephesians 5:8b)