Light in the daRkness
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LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS
John 1:1-5
Announcements Bible Study, Friday 8-9pm February, Weekend of the 19th, ZOE Fellowship, Last Friday of the Month
I. EXEGESISISAIAH 9, JOHN 1
John 1:1-5
A. Background Author:
John, the “one Jesus loved”Brother of James and son of Zebedee
Date:90s AD. First of five books: 1, 2, 3 John, & Revelation
Audience:Shunned Jewish-ChristiansAgainst the Gnostic Cerinthus
Themes:Full Deity and Humanity of JesusEternal life to all who believe (Jn 3:16)Miracles as Signs to elicit faith in ChristElection and Security of the Believer
B. Exegesis: Isaiah 9:2-7 2 The people walking in
darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned. 3 You have enlarged the nation and increased their joy; they rejoice before you as people rejoice at the harvest, as warriors rejoice when dividing the plunder. 4 For as in the day of Midian’s defeat, you have shattered
the yoke that burdens them, the bar across their shoulders,
the rod of their oppressor. 5 Every warrior’s boot used in battle and every garment rolled in blood will be destined for burning, will be fuel for the fire.
B. Exegesis: John 1:1-5 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the
Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. 4 In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.
B. Exegesis: Isaiah 9:6-7 6 For to us a child is
born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders.
And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 7 Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end.
He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the LORD Almighty will accomplish this.
B. Exegesis: John 1:14-18 14 The Word became flesh
and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.
15 (John testified concerning him. He cried out, saying, “This is the one I spoke about when I said, ‘He who comes after me has surpassed me because he was before me.’”)
16 Out of his fullness we have all received grace in place of grace already given.
17 For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. 18 No one has ever seen God, but the one and only Son, who is himself God and is in closest relationship with the Father, has made him known.
C. Questions When John describes Jesus as “the
Word” and “the Light,” what is he trying to tell the world about Jesus?
C. Questions How could Jesus be there in the
beginning when the world was created?
C. Questions What does this statement mean:
“In him was life, and that life was the light of all people”?
C. Questions What are some of the dark parts of
our world and our own lives where Jesus’ light is needed?
C. Questions What can a person do to shine the
Light into his or her own lives, and the Light to others?
II. EXHORTATIONJohn 1:1-5
A. The Light helps us see what is good and what is bad.
B. Darkness can’t overcome the Light.
C. Darkness can’t understand the Light.
D. Summary1. The Light helps us see what is
good and what is bad.2. Darkness cant overcome the Light.3. Darkness can’t understand the
Light.
III. APPLICATIONLIGHT OF THE WORLD
John 1:1-5
VI. Application Light of the World. Matthew 28:18-22 Acts 1:7-8
VII. Conclusion
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