Pastor Dane Schuett
Sunday, June 30, 2024
Shine Your Light
Luke 8:16-21
“No one after lighting a lamp hides it under a jar or puts it under a bed; rather, one puts it on a lampstand, so that those who enter may see the light. For nothing is hidden that will not be disclosed, nor is anything secret that will not become known and come to light. So pay attention to how you listen, for to those who have, more will be given, and from those who do not have, even what they seem to have will be taken away.” Then his mother and his brothers came to him, but they could not reach him because of the crowd. And he was told, “Your mother and your brothers are standing outside, wanting to see you.” But he said to them, “My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and do it.” —Luke 8:16-21
Big Idea
”To be a light for others, followers of Jesus must receive, proclaim, and demonstrate the Word of God.”
Your faith in Jesus is certainly not meant to be private.
‘So pay attention to how you listen, for to those who have, more will be given, and from those who do not have, even what they seem to have will be taken away.” —Luke 8:18
What is the Word of God?
- The Scriptures.
- The Words of Jesus.
- The Person of Jesus.
- The Voice of God.
How do we receive the Word of God?
1. Read and receive the Scriptures
2. From others.
3. Read and receive the words of Jesus.
4. Listen actively to God (prayer, contemplate, journal)
5. Quiet places
‘And he was told, “Your mother and your brothers are standing outside, wanting to see you.” But he said to them, “My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and do it.” —Luke 8:20-21
“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. —Matthew 5:14-16
How do we put our light on a lampstand?
‘But he said to them, “My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and do it.” —Luke 8:21
Discussion Questions
- Which of the three are you best at and why? Which do you need to improve on and why?
- Proclaiming the Word of God
- Receiving the Word of God
- Demonstrating the Word of God