The Light of God’s Word
Introduction:
A star is a marvel of creation. It has a core temperature
of millions of degrees and releases massive amounts of
energy. Our sun is a star and releases about 70,000
horsepower per square yard. The Bible mentions several
stars and constellations: The Bear (Arcturus), Orion, and
Pleiades. (Job
9:9)
Scripture informs us that Jehovah created the stars on Day 4
to give light on the earth. (Genesis
1:16-19)
Body:
I.
Light
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Read
Psalm 119:105.
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Light is depicted throughout the Scripture as something that
is positive, for God is light; (I
John 1:5)
and He wears light as a garment. (Psalm
104:1-2)
·
Light is a symbol for the one who brings deliverance. (Isaiah
49:6)
as well as a symbol for victory. (Micah
7:8-9)
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In our text, light symbolizes guidance. (Psalm
119:130)
Just as light illuminates a room when the shades are opened,
so God’s Word sheds light in the hearts of believers.
·
God’s Word is necessary for us to stay on the way of
life. (Proverbs
6:23)
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Each of us is encouraged to follow the words of
Isaiah 2:5
because the Scripture is to be “a light of the people.” (Isaiah
51:4)
·
Christians are instructed to heed the words of
II Peter 1:19.
II.
Lamp
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Our text declares God’s Word is the lamp that lights our
path through this dangerous world.
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The Bible is a reading lamp. We can read the very thoughts
of God. (I
Corinthians 2:11-13)
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The Bible is a lighthouse lamp which lights up the shore and
reveals the hidden rocks that can destroy. (Psalm
119:110)
·
The Bible is a street lamp which illuminates the shadows of
the night and reveals the enemies that hide there. (Psalm
119:93-95)
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The Bible is a hand-held lamp that we can easily carry with
us and point in any direction that we need. (Psalm
18:28-30)
Conclusion:
It is no wonder we are instructed to be diligent in our
study of God’s Word. Read
Revelation 21:22-27.
Bobby
Stafford
The
church of Christ
