*~*Let Jesus SHINE *~* Bible Study 7/14/11

‎"But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day." Proverbs 4:18 "And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not." John 1:5

Oh how we ARE a PECULIAR people!

Many people around us don’t understand the beauty of falling in Love with Jesus Christ. For them it is about “religion”. They don’t know what a real relationship with Him is all about. They don’t understand why we can be so joyful, at peace and calm in the midst of adverse trials in our lives… Our answer is simple…JESUS!

 ^“Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” Matthew 5:15-16
What are some examples of things we can do to share the Light of Jesus? _______________________________________________________________
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Share one time in your life that someone noticed Jesus light shining through you: ____________________________________________________________________
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^“But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them. For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus' sake.” 2 Corinthians 4:3-5

What are some things that can hinder His Light from being seen by others? ______________________________________________________________
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Will we meet adversity? ______________

^“He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved.” John 3:18-20

What are things we can do within the Body of Christ to keep eachother from being downtrodden, discouraged and/or relentless to share the Word of God with all we know, love, meet and greet?
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“But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light; Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.” 1 Peter 2:9-10

We are often not understood. We are separate and BRIGHT! We have a new HOPE within us that must be shared and not kept unto ourselves. This is our duty, responsibility and the very REASON we are chosen and sent out into a dark, brutal and fallen world! JESUS SAVES… HIS LIGHT IS BEYOND COMPARISON! AMEN!!! J