GOD’S LIGHT IN OUR HEARTS

DATE: MARCH 9^TH, 2025

TOPIC: GOD’S LIGHT IN OUR HEARTS

TEXT:2 CORINTHIANS 4:1-7

AIM:

1. To teach that God illuminates the hearts of believers with His divine light through the knowledge of Christ.
2. To teach that this light empowers believers to live as reflections of God’s glory in a dark world.

INTRODUCTION:

In 2 Corinthians 4:6, Paul highlights how God, who commanded light to shine out of darkness in creation (Genesis 1:3), now shines His divine light into the hearts of believers. This light brings the knowledge of God’s glory as revealed in Jesus Christ. It transforms and equips us to live as witnesses to His truth. As believers, we are called to let this light illuminate every part of our lives and shine through us to the world.

QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION:

1. What does it mean for God’s light to shine in our hearts?2 Corinthians 4:6; Psalm 119:130
2. How is the light of God connected to the knowledge of Christ?John 1:9-14; Colossians 1:15-20
3. What is the purpose of God’s light in our lives?Matthew 5:14-16; Ephesians 5:8-9
4. How does this light help us overcome spiritual blindness?2 Corinthians 4:3-4; John 8:12
5. What are practical ways to nurture and share God’s light?Psalm 119:105; Philippians 2:15; Acts 13:47

FOOD FOR THOUGHT:

The light of God in our hearts is a treasure that transforms us and guides others to Him.

MEMORY VERSE:

“For God, who said, ‘Let light shine out of darkness,’ made His light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God’s glory displayed in the face of Christ.” — 2 Corinthians 4:6