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Advent - A Weary World Rejoices: Longing for Light – "The Light Has Come"
The sermon explores the profound truths from John 1, emphasizing Jesus' divine nature as the Word with God and being God (John 1:1-3), which deepens our worship and prayer. It highlights the persistent light of Jesus that shines in the darkness (John 1:5), offering hope despite overwhelming circumstances, and calls believers to reflect this light in places of spiritual darkness, especially during Advent (John 1:9). The sermon addresses resistance to this light, encouraging believers to lovingly help others confront their darkness while also dealing with their own. It celebrates the privilege of being God's children (John 1:12), shaping our identity and purpose to reflect God's light in the world. Finally, it invites believers to witness Jesus' glory, full of grace and truth (John 1:14), and let this reflection transform their relationships and daily interactions.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
1. John 1:1-3 declares that Jesus, as the Word, was with God and is God. How does this truth deepen your understanding of who Jesus is? How does it affect the way you approach Him in prayer and worship?
2. In John 1:5, we read that the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. In what ways do you see the "light" of Jesus shining in your personal life or in the world around you today? How can you respond when it feels like the darkness is overwhelming?
3. John 1:9 says the true light was coming into the world. How can you, as a follower of Christ, shine His light into the places of spiritual darkness or weariness around you this Advent season?
4. The message notes that some are hostile to the light because it exposes darkness in their lives. How can we lovingly help others confront their darkness and embrace the light of Christ? How can we handle our own resistance to His light?
5. To those who believe in Jesus, He gives the right to become children of God. How does being a child of God shape your identity and purpose? How can you live out this identity in a way that reflects God’s light to a weary world longing for hope?
6. John 1:14 speaks of seeing Jesus’ glory, full of grace and truth. Where have you witnessed God’s glory in your life recently? How can reflecting on His grace and truth transform the way you relate to others?
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By Philpott ChurchThe sermon explores the profound truths from John 1, emphasizing Jesus' divine nature as the Word with God and being God (John 1:1-3), which deepens our worship and prayer. It highlights the persistent light of Jesus that shines in the darkness (John 1:5), offering hope despite overwhelming circumstances, and calls believers to reflect this light in places of spiritual darkness, especially during Advent (John 1:9). The sermon addresses resistance to this light, encouraging believers to lovingly help others confront their darkness while also dealing with their own. It celebrates the privilege of being God's children (John 1:12), shaping our identity and purpose to reflect God's light in the world. Finally, it invites believers to witness Jesus' glory, full of grace and truth (John 1:14), and let this reflection transform their relationships and daily interactions.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
1. John 1:1-3 declares that Jesus, as the Word, was with God and is God. How does this truth deepen your understanding of who Jesus is? How does it affect the way you approach Him in prayer and worship?
2. In John 1:5, we read that the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. In what ways do you see the "light" of Jesus shining in your personal life or in the world around you today? How can you respond when it feels like the darkness is overwhelming?
3. John 1:9 says the true light was coming into the world. How can you, as a follower of Christ, shine His light into the places of spiritual darkness or weariness around you this Advent season?
4. The message notes that some are hostile to the light because it exposes darkness in their lives. How can we lovingly help others confront their darkness and embrace the light of Christ? How can we handle our own resistance to His light?
5. To those who believe in Jesus, He gives the right to become children of God. How does being a child of God shape your identity and purpose? How can you live out this identity in a way that reflects God’s light to a weary world longing for hope?
6. John 1:14 speaks of seeing Jesus’ glory, full of grace and truth. Where have you witnessed God’s glory in your life recently? How can reflecting on His grace and truth transform the way you relate to others?
Watch this sermon on YouTube!!!