THEME:    YOU ARE THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD
TOPIC:      THY WORD IS…. A LIGHT UNTO MY PATH
TEXT:       PSALM 119:105

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INTRODUCTION
The presence of light brings about illumination, guidance, revelation and direction. It also dispels darkness. In the same way, the word of God gives the direction and wisdom we need to live according to God’s commandment. God’s word, when followed, helps us to navigate the pathway of life without stumbling and thus becomes our guide in every circumstance.
Reliance on the word of God, without doubt, is the only way to successfully live as Christians who are the light of the world. May the Lord help us in the course of this study to determine to walk in the light of God’s word.

QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION:

1) Discuss the function of light from the following passages. Matt. 5:15 – 16; Eph. 1:18; 5:13 – 14.

2) How does the word of God function as light? Heb. 4:12; Ps. 119:105, 130; Dan. 9:2 – 3, 21 – 22.

3) What happens when we walk in the light of God’s word? Ps.119:98-100,165; 1Jn. 1:7; Jn. 8:12; Ps. 73:24.

4) How can the impact of God’s word increase in our lives? Josh.1:8; 1Thess. 2:13; Col. 3:16; Eph. 5:7-10. Is the Bible an opinion, an option, for you, or the final word from the Living God?

5) Discuss the effect of failure to walk in the light of God’s word? Is 48:17-18; Num. 20:8 – 12; Mk. 7:13.

6a) Identify the factors that may hinder a believer’s walk in the light. 1Jn. 1:5–6; Jn. 3:19-21; Heb. 4:2.

6b) How can they be overcome? Prov. 3:5 – 6; Ps. 119:9.

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CONCLUSION
We walk in the light when we bring our lives into alignment with the word of God. May the Lord grant us the grace to fully submit to his word in Jesus name. Amen.

SONG
When we walk with the Lord
In the light of His word,
What a glory He sheds on our way;…….

 MEMORY VERSE: Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.  Psalm 119:105.