"A New Song" September 2023
DEVOTIONAL BIBLE STUDY: “Jesus: The Light of the World”
Pastor Salem’s desire was to tell the world of the saving grace of Jesus Christ and to encourage believers in their faith. It is our hope this classic New Song Bible Study from the writings of Pastor Salem will be a blessing to you.
Dear fellow worker of the Christian Worship Hour:
For our Bible Study this month we want to look at a beautiful statement Jesus made. He declared at the Feast of Tabernacles in Jerusalem:
“I am the light of the world; he that followeth me shall not walk
in darkness, but shall have the light of life.” John 8:12
Six thoughts come to mind from this wonderful declaration:
v THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD IS JESUS. To the Jews and to the Gentiles the Word goes forth, Jesus is the Light of the whole world. That is, outside of Jesus Christ there is no light, but only darkness and death! The Psalmist had it right when he proclaimed, “The Lord is my light.” (Psalm 27:1). So we sing, “The whole world was lost in the darkness of sin; the Light of the world is Jesus.” (John 1:9; John 12:46; II Corinthians 4:6).
v THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD BRINGS SALVATION. Isaiah writes, “The people who sat in darkness have seen a great Light; they sat in the land of death and the Light broke through upon them.” (Isaiah 9:2). So a lost soul sitting in darkness, sees a great light, Jesus, and calls upon His name and is saved out of that darkness and death. Have you seen the Light? Have you asked Jesus into your heart and life? (Romans 10:13; Revelation 3:20).
v THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD GUIDES US THROUGH LIFE. Life is a pilgrimage and we need a guide, Jesus is that Guide! (Psalm 119:105). When we travel with Jesus we find peace at heart. (John 14:27). Jesus not only saves us, but guides and helps us all through life. There are some mountain tops, but there are also many valleys. Our hearts ache for those who make the trip alone. Come to the Savior, who promises, “Never to leave us or forsake us.” (Matthew 28:20; John 16:33; Hebrews 13:5).
v THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD GIVES US MANY BLESSINGS. And we might add, blessings that money cannot buy. For instance, He gives us peace at heart as we walk along. He gives us companionship and fellowship day by day. And, oh yes, He gives us hope for tomorrow. The best is yet to come, Jesus promised us that, and He always keeps His word! Blessings in Christ---and you better believe it! (Isaiah 61:10; Lamentations 3:23; Philippians 4: 6,7).
v THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD CALLS FOR COMMITMENT. God calls all of us who have come to the Light, to separate ourselves unto Him. God calls for us to “come out from among them, and be ye separate, and to present our bodies a living sacrifice unto Him. (Romans 12:1,2). Really, Jesus was very open and honest and in that, it would cost to follow Him. (Matthew 16:24). It’s going to cost us to follow Jesus, none of this health and wealth stuff that’s being peddled around. (John 16:33; II Corinthians 6:17).
v THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD LEADS US HOME. Not that house made with hands, but that eternal home in the skies! (Hebrews 11:10). That is our destiny, that is our dream, that is our goal. The celestial city with friends and loved ones waiting. And the only way to get there is through the Light of the World because He knows the way, it is where He lives, so take heart and push on! (Isaiah 43:2,3; John 14:6).
So, that is what the Christian Worship Hour is all about, telling a lost and dark world that Jesus is the Light of the World! And almost every week we hear from someone coming to Jesus, coming to the Light! Praise God. (Luke 15:10).
Let us “thank you” because without your support we could not continue to tell the whole wide world, via television and shortwave radio, that Jesus is the Light, the only Light in a dark, dark world. So thank you for your gifts, our ONLY source of income is from God’s people.
God bless you.
In our Savior’s love,
Pastor Salem
~Bible study may not correspond with New Song mentioned in the broadcast. ~
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60-MINUTE SERVICES
SEPTEMBER 03 “JOSEPH: "TRIUMPHANT THROUGH TRIALS” GENESIS 13:1-8
SEPTEMBER 10 “WATCH OUT FOR MRS. POTIPHAR” GENESIS 39:5-12
SEPTEMBER 17 “FROM RAGS TO RICHES” GENESIS 41:39-44
SEPTEMBER 24 “PAY BACK TIME” GENESIS 45:1-9
30-MINUTE SERMONS
SEPTEMBER 03 “JOSEPH: "TRIUMPHANT THROUGH TRIALS” GENESIS 13:1-8
SEPTEMBER 10 “WATCH OUT FOR MRS. POTIPHAR” GENESIS 39:5-12
SEPTEMBER 17 “FROM RAGS TO RICHES” GENESIS 41:39-44
SEPTEMBER 24 “PAY BACK TIME” GENESIS 45:1-9
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