1. ‘Dawn from on high’ Lk 1:68-79

2. Introduction

4. the rising sun will come to us from heaven 79 to shine on those living in darkness     and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace.

5. 1. The Rising Sun

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9. 2. Sun from Heaven

11. “I am the light of the. world. Whoever follows. me will never walk in
“I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”

13. 3. Our Darkness

14. to shine on those living in darkness and in the shadow of death.

15. ‘The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel that displays the glory of Christ, who is the image of God’

17. 4. Our Guidance

18. the rising sun will come to us from heaven … to guide our feet into the path of peace.

20. 5. Our Surprise

23. “You are the light of the world
“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house.  In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven (Matthew 5:14-16)

24. “You are the light of the world
“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house.  In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven (Matthew 5:14-16)

25. the rising sun will come to us from heaven