2. For so the Lord has commanded us, saying, “‘I
have made you a light for the Gentiles, that you
may bring salvation to the ends of the earth.’”
Acts 13:47 esv
3. Why is light important for us?
•Light allows us to see the surrounding
world by distinguishing details,
individual colors, movement, brightness.
•Street lights helps to reduce night-time
crashes by improving visibility. Street
lighting help people to feel safe and can
help to reduce crime.
4. In this life, we walk through a dark forest
of evil. We are drowning in a sea of sexual
images and sinful attractions. Everywhere
we look we find temptation to fill our
mind with thoughts of sexual
relationships that…
God wouldn’t
approve.
5. For so the Lord has commanded us, saying, “‘I have
made you a light for the Gentiles, that you may bring
salvation to the ends of the earth.’” Acts 13:47 esv
God had planned for Israel to be his light (Isaiah
49:6) through Israel came Jesus, the light of the
nations (Luke 2:32) this light would spread out
and enlighten the gentiles.
6. he says: “It is too light a thing that you should be my servant to
raise up the tribes of Jacob and to bring back the preserved of
Israel; I will make you as a light for the nations, that my salvation
may reach to the end of the earth.” – Isaiah 49:6
Isaiah 49:9 The future redeemer
The servant of the Lord
SERVANT: His ministry is not merely to liberate
the Nations, but to revive and restore his own
people. The servant is an individual Israelite,
who possesses a ministry to redeem the people
Israel. In this case the minister (Israel) needs to
first be ministered to.
7. he says: “It is too light a thing that you should be my servant to
raise up the tribes of Jacob and to bring back the preserved of
Israel; I will make you as a light for the nations, that my salvation
may reach to the end of the earth.” – Isaiah 49:6
Missionary work today continues
JESUS’ GREAT COMMISION
(Matthew 28:18-20), Taking the light of
the gospel to all Nations.
8. 18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in
heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go
and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the
name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy
Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have
commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the
very end of the age.” - Matthew 28:18-20 NIV
Jesus still command us to tell
others the good news and make
them disciples for the kingdom.
9. Mateo 10:7 “Humayo kayo at ipangaral ninyo na malapit nang
maghari ang Diyos.”
“GOD’S KINGDOM”
Marcos 16:15 “Humayo kayo sa buong sanlibutan at ipangaral
ninyo sa lahat ang Mabuting Balita.”
“GOOD NEWS”
Gawa 8:4-5 Nangalat ang mga mananampalataya, at saanman
sila makarating ay ipinapangaral nila ang salita. Nagpunta si
Felipe sa isang lunsod ng Samaria at ipinangaral doon ang
Mesiyas.
“PREACH THE WORD”
Taking the light of the gospel to all
Nations.
10. QUESTION?
When last did you share the Gospel with someone?
Do you support evangelism and missionary efforts
with your money?
Do you have talent or other resources to help spread the
message of Christ?
God wants you to be involve. How can you help?
Jesus still command us to tell
others the good news and make
them disciples for the kingdom.
11. “a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and
the glory of your people Israel.” - Luke
2:32 NIV
Simeon was a righteous man who had been promised
by God tht he would not die before he had seen with
his own eyes the promised Hope of Israel, the
appointed Messiah Who would save His people from
their sin. the Messiah of Israel, the Servant of God, the
Saviour of the whole world.
-Luke 2:25
12. The Bible say in Acts 13:47
Bring the Light of the Gospel the message
of salvation to the world. Be bold! Take
advantage of the moment. Trust the Lord
that he will prepare you with the right
words to say. Share the good news!
Both the old and New Testaments speak of God’s
people being a light to the Gentiles. (Isaiah 42:6
and Acts 13:47)
In Jesus’ Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-29)
exhorts us to take light to where there is darkness.
Sadly, the Church has not always run toward the
darkness carrying the Light.
Carrying out God’s
plans
13. “God does not call of the
qualified. God qualifies the
called.”
“ As we strive to fulfill divine responsibilities
as part of the Lord’s work, We will receive so
many blessings from heaven.” by: Gary E.
Stevenson
14. For so the Lord has commanded us, saying, “‘I
have made you a light for the Gentiles, that you
may bring salvation to the ends of the earth.’”
Acts 13:47 esv
