Interesting Ideas about Light

Cliff Clavin inspired: The speed of light in a vacuum is approximately

186,282 miles per second Light exerts physical pressure on objects in its

path; that pressure is equal to the power of the light beam divided by the speed of light

The word usually refers to visible light, which is visible to the human eye sight – Wiki

It’s a little known fact that the tan became popular in what is known as the Bronze Age.

The “I AM” Statements

Twenty-three Different Times we find Jesus use the term “I Am” as a metaphor to explain his saving relationship toward the world The Greek term is “Ego Eimi” I Am the Bread of Life I Am the Door of the sheep I AM the Good Shephard I AM the Resurrection and the Life I AM the True Vine

Jesus is the Light of the World

John 8:12 Jesus is speaking to the people at the Feasts of

Booths or Tabernacles That feast was in anticipation of the Messiah Another rite traditionally repeated during this

festival was the Lighting Ceremony Four large lamps were lit in the court of women Dancing and celebrations took place as men held

Torches to provide Light

Jesus is the Light of the World

Jesus Metaphor is steeped in Old Testament allusions Exodus 13:21-22 Habakkuk 3:3-4 Proverbs 6:20-23

OT & Revelation indicate the coming of the Messiah will happen when the Lord will be a light for his people Isaiah 60:19-22

So What About Rory’s Verses?

John 1:1-5 The Word was with God – Jesus Creation occurred because of Jesus Light came to Earth to show world how to

see God Darkness cannot overcome light

• One single candle cannot be overcome by all the darkness of the largest room

So What About Rory’s Verses?

Matthew 5:14-16 City Lights at night are impressive because

of the number

So What About Rory’s Verses?

Matthew 5:14-16 Why would you light a lamp and then hide

the light coming from it? Through the salvation we have in Jesus we

are to stand with one another and shine his light to the world showing them how to get to God

What are you doing with the Light?

Group Questions

1. As a child, were you scared of the dark; if so how did you overcome it?

2. To whom have you been Light; who was or is a point of light in your life?

3. If our culture is becoming darker, what can we do to become brighter?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fF61jnKDyGg

Jesus is …..

Jesus is the Good Shepherd

John 10: 1-6Sheep were kept in a pen made of stacked

stones. They entered and left through a door or gate watched by an under shepherd

Jesus is the Good Shepherd

John 10: 1-6

Israel was led by False Shepherds who drew they away from the true knowledge and kingdom of the Messiah

In chapter 10 Jesus declares himself to be the Good Shephard appointed by God

Jesus is the Good Shepherd

John 10: 1-6

The Good Shepherd is not a stranger Doorkeeper wouldn’t open the door for the False

Shepherds The sheep “knew his voice” Shepherd called them by name

Jesus is the Door

John 10: 7-10 This is the 3rd of 7 “I am” statements

Jesus is the Door

John 10: 7-10In verses 1-6 Jesus is the Shepherd but in 7-

18 he is the gate to the pen

Beyond the gate was the proper pasture.

Jesus is proclaiming he is the only way to get to God

Jesus is the Door & Good Shepherd

John 10: 11-18Jesus is not just some hired hand doing the

job until it gets difficult…he is the son of God

“Not of this fold” refers to Gentiles

Jesus laid down his life and took it up again for the whole world, not just Israel

One more Gate Metaphor (Sheep Optional)

Matthew 7: 13 & 14In the closing of the Sermon on the Mount

Jesus is “drawing a line”

Jesus tells us there are two kinds of: People 13 &14 Trees & Fruit 17-20 Two groups at Judgement 21-23 Two kinds of builders/buildings 24-28

One more Gate Metaphor (Sheep Optional)

Matthew 7: 13 & 14Both the Narrow Gate & Wide Gate are

Assumed to lead to God

Wide gate includes all religions of works and self-righteousness with no “single way”

Narrow gate is obtained by faith in Jesus and only him so it’s constricting, too tight for some

One more Gate Metaphor (Sheep Optional)

Matthew 7: 13 & 14 Jesus says that narrow gate leads to a “hard” road,

taking us through hardships and difficult decisions.

(From GotQuestions.org) Following Jesus requires: Crucifying our flesh (Galatians 2:20; 5:24; Romans 6:2) Living by faith (Romans 1:17; 2 Corinthians 5:7; Hebrews 10:38) Enduring trials with Christ-like patience (James 1:2–3, 12; 1 Peter 1:6) Living a lifestyle separate from the world (James 1:27; 

Romans 12:1–2).

One more Gate Metaphor (Sheep Optional)

Matthew 7: 13 & 14 When faced with the choice between a narrow,

bumpy road and a wide, paved highway, most of us choose the easier road.

Human nature gravitates toward comfort and pleasure. When faced with the reality of denying themselves to follow Jesus, most people turn away (John 6:66).

Jesus never sugar-coated the truth, and the truth is that not many people are willing to pay the price to follow Him.

Gates & the Shepherd Today

Be not of this world?Live in this world but

don’t look like itListen to your

Shephard’s voice and choose the Narrow Gate

Benjamin Watson – NFL Tight End

Benjamin Watson’s Facebook Post

During 2014 Season the Michael Brown Grand Jury Decision came in Ferguson

“I’m encouraged because ultimately the problem is not a skin problem; it is a sin problem. Sin is the reason we rebel against authority. Sin is the reason we abuse our authority. Sin is the reason we are racist, prejudiced and lie to cover up our own. Sin is the reason we riot, loot and burn. But I’m encouraged because God has provided a solution for sin through His Son, Jesus, and, with it, a transformed heart and mind. … I’m encouraged because the Gospel gives mankind hope.”

Group Questions

1. Jesus called out the False Shepherds of his day but do we have some now?

2. Do you act like sheep or like maverick cattle?

3. Why is the gate narrow? Is it impossible for Jesus be popular?