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GP Plainfield - 07.20.25 - Inimitable, Week 3
This sermon is given by GPP Missions Director Mike Wangler. The scripture reference is from John 8:12; 9:1-7.
# Key Verses
John 8:12
John 9:1-7
1 Peter 2:9
Matthew 5:14-16
Revelation 21:23
Questions
What does Jesus mean when He claims to be 'the light of the world'? How would this claim have been understood by His Jewish audience?
In the story of the blind man, Jesus says his blindness was that the works of God might be displayed in him.' How does this challenge our understanding of suffering?
The sermon mentions that we often don't think about light and darkness the way people in biblical times did. How has technology changed our relationship with light and darkness?
How does Jesus' light enable us to 'see clearly'? What areas of your life need His illumination right now?
Mike compared us to the moon reflecting the sun's light. In what ways are you currently reflecting Christ's light to others?
What obstacles prevent you from fully reflecting Jesus' light in your daily life?
The sermon mentions that Jesus' light changes how we see others. How has your perspective of others changed since following Christ?
Revelation describes Jesus as the ultimate source of light in the new heaven and earth. How does this future hope impact how you live today?
Life Application
This week, intentionally look for opportunities to reflectChrist's light in places of darkness. Choose one environment where you spend time regularly (workplace, school, neighborhood, family gathering) and ask yourself: 'How can I better reflect Jesus' light here?' Then take a specificaction to shine His light through an act of kindness, speaking truth, or demonstrating Christ-like character. Remember, you are not the source of light, but a conduit through which His light shines. Journal about how this changes both you and the environment around you.
Key Takeaways
Jesus is the light of the world - this is an inimitable quality that we cannot replicate or become ourselves.
God's light enables us to see clearly both spiritually and physically, as demonstrated in Jesus' healing of the blind man.
We are not the light ourselves, but we are called to reflectJesus' light to others, like the moon reflects the sun.
Jesus' light changes how we see others and transforms the environments we enter.
In the new heaven and earth, Jesus will literally be the source of all light, replacing the sun, moon, and stars.
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Welcome to Grace Pointe! We're so happy you could join us online
More Information ↓
Grace Pointe is a church dedicated to seeing a world full of healthy churches by making as many people as much like Jesus in the shortest time possible. We are a multi-site church network with campuses in Naperville IL and Plainfield IL
Connect with us:
Website: https://gracepointe.us
Facebook: / gracepointeplainfield
Instagram: / gppchurch
YouTube: / @gracepointe / @gracepointeplainfield
Join us in-person at any of our service times: Naperville, Sundays at 8, 9:30 and 11 AM Plainfield, Sundays at 9 and 10:45AM
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By Grace PointeThis sermon is given by GPP Missions Director Mike Wangler. The scripture reference is from John 8:12; 9:1-7.
# Key Verses
John 8:12
John 9:1-7
1 Peter 2:9
Matthew 5:14-16
Revelation 21:23
Questions
What does Jesus mean when He claims to be 'the light of the world'? How would this claim have been understood by His Jewish audience?
In the story of the blind man, Jesus says his blindness was that the works of God might be displayed in him.' How does this challenge our understanding of suffering?
The sermon mentions that we often don't think about light and darkness the way people in biblical times did. How has technology changed our relationship with light and darkness?
How does Jesus' light enable us to 'see clearly'? What areas of your life need His illumination right now?
Mike compared us to the moon reflecting the sun's light. In what ways are you currently reflecting Christ's light to others?
What obstacles prevent you from fully reflecting Jesus' light in your daily life?
The sermon mentions that Jesus' light changes how we see others. How has your perspective of others changed since following Christ?
Revelation describes Jesus as the ultimate source of light in the new heaven and earth. How does this future hope impact how you live today?
Life Application
This week, intentionally look for opportunities to reflectChrist's light in places of darkness. Choose one environment where you spend time regularly (workplace, school, neighborhood, family gathering) and ask yourself: 'How can I better reflect Jesus' light here?' Then take a specificaction to shine His light through an act of kindness, speaking truth, or demonstrating Christ-like character. Remember, you are not the source of light, but a conduit through which His light shines. Journal about how this changes both you and the environment around you.
Key Takeaways
Jesus is the light of the world - this is an inimitable quality that we cannot replicate or become ourselves.
God's light enables us to see clearly both spiritually and physically, as demonstrated in Jesus' healing of the blind man.
We are not the light ourselves, but we are called to reflectJesus' light to others, like the moon reflects the sun.
Jesus' light changes how we see others and transforms the environments we enter.
In the new heaven and earth, Jesus will literally be the source of all light, replacing the sun, moon, and stars.
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Welcome to Grace Pointe! We're so happy you could join us online
More Information ↓
Grace Pointe is a church dedicated to seeing a world full of healthy churches by making as many people as much like Jesus in the shortest time possible. We are a multi-site church network with campuses in Naperville IL and Plainfield IL
Connect with us:
Website: https://gracepointe.us
Facebook: / gracepointeplainfield
Instagram: / gppchurch
YouTube: / @gracepointe / @gracepointeplainfield
Join us in-person at any of our service times: Naperville, Sundays at 8, 9:30 and 11 AM Plainfield, Sundays at 9 and 10:45AM