2. David Thompson 4 th January 2015 Introducing: Jesus Part 4: Light of the World Luke 2:22-35

3. “My eyes have seen your salvation… a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to your people Israel.” Luke 2:30-32

4. Easy to see, difficult to understand Light:

5. “In him was life, and that life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, but the darkness has not understood it.” John 1:4-5 (NIV) “He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognise him.” John 1:10

6. Easy to see, difficult to understand Essential for life Light:

7. “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12

8. Easy to see, difficult to understand Essential for life Overcomes darkness Light:

9. “The light shines in the darkness, but the darkness has not understood it.” John 1:5 (NIV) “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” John 1:5 (ESV)

10. “Light has come into the world, but men loved darkness instead of the light, because their deeds were evil.” John 3:19

11. Easy to see, difficult to understand Essential for life Overcomes darkness Brings revelation Light:

12. “…a light for revelation to the Gentiles…” Luke 2:32

13. Easy to see, difficult to understand Essential for life Overcomes darkness Brings revelation Brings transformation Light:

14. “When the Spirit of Truth comes, he will guide you into all truth.” John 16:13

15. Easy to see, difficult to understand Essential for life Overcomes darkness Brings revelation Brings transformation For all people Light:

16. “I will make you a light for the Gentiles, that you may bring my salvation to the ends of the earth.” Isaiah 49:6

17. “You are the light of the world. A city 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 men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5:14-16

18. David Thompson 4 th January 2015 Introducing: Jesus Part 4: Light of the World Luke 2:22-35