Let Your

Light So
Shine
Matthew 5:14-16 [NIV]

“You are the light of the world. A city on a hill

cannot be hidden. 15 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. 16 In the same way, let your light shine
before men, that they may see your good deeds
and praise your Father in heaven.”
Question: How did Jesus let his light shine?
John 1:38 Curious Disciples
John 2:1-10 An Unaware Wedding Party
John 3:1-21 A Wondering Ruler
John 4:7-30 A Thirsty Woman
John 4:39-42 A Seeking Crowd
John 4:46-53 An Inquiring Nobleman
John 5:1-14 A Man Crippled for 38 years
Jesus consistently mingled with
people, showed sympathy for
them and met their needs.
What did Jesus’ disciples do?
Acts 3:1-10 A Crippled Man
Acts 8:5-8 Samaritans
Acts 8:25-39 An Ethiopian
Acts 9:32-34 A Man Paralyzed for 8 Years
Acts 9:36-41 A Woman Who Had Died
Jesus’ followers continued the
same work that He had done,
mingling with people, showing
sympathy for them, and
meeting their needs.
 Now What?
1. Ask: What would Christianity be
like today if Christians were mingling
freely with non-Christians, showing
sympathy for their needs, and
ministering to those same needs?
 Now What?

2. Ask: Am I, like Jesus my Lord,

mingling with non-Christians?
 Now What?

3. Explore: How can I, like Jesus,

a. Show sympathy for people?

b. Meet people’s needs?