JESUS BE THE CENTER OF IT ALL

JOHN 8:12

John 8:12

When Jesus spoke again to thepeople, he said, "I am the light of theworld. Whoever follows me willnever walk in darkness, but will havethe light of life."

1.JESUS CHRIST IS OUR LIGHT TO SEE THE TRUE MEANING AND

PURPOSE OF LIFE BY OUR CREATOR GOD WHICH IS TO DO THE WILL OF GOD LIKE THE

LORD JESUS.

2 Corinthians 4:6

For God, who said, "Let light shine out ofdarkness," made his light shine in ourhearts to give us the light of theknowledge of the glory of God in the faceof Christ.

Hebrews 10:7Then I said, `Here I am--it is writtenabout me in the scroll-- I have cometo do your will, O God.'"

Luke 22:42"Father, if you are willing, takethis cup from me; yet not my will,but yours be done."

Ephesians 5:15-17Be very careful, then, how you live--not asunwise but as wise, making the most ofevery opportunity, because the days areevil. Therefore do not be foolish, butunderstand what the Lord's will is.

Hebrews 9:14How much more, then, will the blood ofChrist, who through the eternal Spiritoffered himself unblemished to God,cleanse our consciences from acts thatlead to death, so that we may serve theliving God!

2.JESUS CHRIST IS OUR LIGHT TO

SEE THE DIRECTION AND DESTINY OF OUR LIFE

John 11:10It is when he walks by night thathe stumbles, for he has no light."

Jeremiah 29:11For I know the plans I have for you,"declares the LORD, "plans to prosper youand not to harm you, plans to give youhope and a future.

3.JESUS CHRIST IS OUR LIGHT TO SEE

WHAT IS THE “DARKNESS” TO CHANGE IN OUR LIFE REFERRING

TO ALL WRONGS AND SINFUL

Ephesians 5:14

for it is light that makes everything visible.This is why it is said: "Wake up, O sleeper,rise from the dead, and Christ will shineon you."

John 3:20Everyone who does evil hates thelight, and will not come into the lightfor fear that his deeds will beexposed.

Romans 13:12

The night is nearly over; the day is almosthere. So let us put aside the deeds ofdarkness and put on the armor of light.

1 Corinthians 4:5

Therefore judge nothing before the appointedtime; wait till the Lord comes. He will bring tolight what is hidden in darkness and willexpose the motives of men's hearts. At thattime each will receive his praise from God.

Ephesians 5:9(for the fruit of the light consists in allgoodness, righteousness and truth)

Psalms 119:105Your word is a lamp to my feetand a light for my path.

4.JESUS CHRIST IS OUR LIGHT TO EXPEL ALL DARKNESS OF CONFUSIONS, LIES

AND DECEPTIONS

John 12:46I have come into the world as a light,so that no one who believes in meshould stay in darkness.

Acts 26:18

to open their eyes and turn them fromdarkness to light, and from the power ofSatan to God, so that they may receiveforgiveness of sins and a place amongthose who are sanctified by faith in me.'

ConclusionJohn 12:36

Put your trust in the light while you have it, so that you may become sons of light." When he had finished speaking, Jesus left and hid himself from them.

(ALL WHO HAVE JESUS CHRIST ARE CALLED SONS OF LIGHT)

Acts 13:47

For this is what the Lord has commanded us: "`I have made you a light for the Gentiles, that you may bring salvation to the ends of the earth.'"