NAMES OF JESUS: Light of the world

SCRIPTURES
Isaiah 49:5-6 | And now the Lord speaks— the one who formed me in my mother’s womb to be his servant, who commissioned me to bring Israel back to him. The Lord has honored me, and my God has given me strength. He says, “You will do more than restore the people of Israel to me. I will make you a light to the Gentiles, and you will bring my salvation to the ends of the earth.”

Luke 2:28-32 | Simeon was there. He took the child in his arms and praised God, saying, “Sovereign Lord, now let your servant die in peace, as you have promised.  I have seen your salvation, which you have prepared for all people. He is a light to reveal God to the nations, and he is the glory of your people Israel!”

John 8:12 | Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, “I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life.”

DISCUSSION

1. One name for Jesus is Light of the world. In what way is the world dark?
2. How did Jesus bring light to the dark world?
3. Do you live “in light” by daily following Jesus or do you still allow yourself to “walk in darkness” through the choices you make?
4. How do you stay in the light as a follower of Jesus, even when you are tempted to copy others who live in darkness?