The Light of God’s glory

Text Matthew 5:14-16; Isaiah 42:5-7

Biblically, light often symbolizes knowledge, truth, and the presence of God (Psalm 119:105, John 8:12).

Believers should openly display their faith and the Gospel's truth, not hide it.

The first reading is a reminder from Jesus to the chosen to make sure they allow their light to shine to give

light to people. The second tells us the function of the light: open the eyes of the blind, free captives from

prison, and release those who sit in darkness from the dungeon. (Isaiah 42:5-7).

Jesus Christ is the light, and whoever believes in Him will have this light in them ( John 8:12; 12:35-36; 2

Cor 4:6 ).

WARNING: The world needs the light of God, but at the same time, the world will persecute the light

bearers (e.g, John 3:17-18; Matt 10: 16)

CASE STUDY between Vashti and Esther

Vashti was disposed as queen mother because she grumbled and rebelled against the king (Esther 1; Phil

2:14-16). Grumbling dims the light of God’s glory in you. Never misplace your lousy character, weakness,

or failures in public; this will bring you down, but seek help.

Esther: This gave Esther, an orphan and a captive, the chance to become the next queen (Esther 2:7-10).

Esther put her lamp on the table, saving many people from destruction (Esther 8:5-8).

Importance of Preaching and Transjordan Ministry

Preaching is telling people about God’s word: to explain things to them or to remind them about their

duties, or to warn them, or to encourage etc

• Moses told the believers who settled first to help their brothers to settle (Joshua 1:12-15).

• E.g, Mordecai had to send a strong message to Esther to let her light shine (Esther 4:12-17)

• The woman at the well made her light shined so that people came to believe in Jesus (John 4:28,39-42)

• The four men with leprosy went to the city and told them the good news (2 Kings 7:8-10)

• Jesus told Peter to help others after He interceded for him (Luke 22:31-32).