Scripture: Luke 15:8 “Or what woman, having ten silver coins, if she loses one coin, does not light a lamp, sweep the house, and search carefully until she finds it?” Considering Light: What does this passage teach us about light? At first glance, this parable really isn’t about light, and you could argue that light really doesn’t have much to…
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“Words which do not give the light of Christ increase the darkness.” Mother Teresa Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16 “You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lamp stand, and it gives light to all who are in the house….
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Scripture: Matthew 4:16 “The people who sat in darkness have seen a great light, and upon those who sat in the region and shadow of death Light has dawned.” Considering Light: This passage is Jesus quoting from Isaiah 9 and fulfilling that prophesy. Don’t you just love the Word of God? This phrasing is just a tiny bit different than…
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Scripture: Daniel 2:22-23 “Daniel answered and said, ‘Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, for wisdom and might are His. And He changes the times and the seasons; He removes kings and raises up kings; He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding. He reveals deep and secret things; He knows what is…
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Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-3 “Arise, shine; for your light has come! And the glory of the Lord is risen upon you. For behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and deep darkness the people; but the Lord will arise over you, and His glory will be seen upon you. The Gentiles shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness…
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