LIVING IN GOD’S LIGHT

1 John 1:5-7

A GROUNDING TRUTH: GOD IS LIGHT

A RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD HAPPENS IN THE LIGHT

You cannot stand in the shadows while expecting the benefits of the sun (Son).

Benefits of walking in the light:
Good relationships.
Forgiveness of sin.

STEP AWAY FROM THE SHADOWS FOR THE JOY OF THE LIGHT

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Group Discussion Guide

What is the darkest place you have ever experienced? How did it make you feel?

Why do you think Scripture uses the imagery of light so much?

Can you think of a way we might take the imagery of light too far — farther than the author’s of Scripture intended?

How can we safeguard ourselves from error when exploring symbolism in the Bible?

Read John 8:12. What is Jesus’ claim in this passage?

• What are the benefits, according to Jesus, of following him?

How is it that if each member of our group were to ‘step out form the shadows’ that we would share better relationships as a group?

What will you do differently this week in light of what we have studied?

Pray for the Holy Spirit to reveal the areas of shadow in your life.