Thematic Bible: Light promised
Thematic Bible
Spiritual » Light promised » To the followers of Christ
Once more Jesus addressed the crowd. He said, “I am the Light of the world. He who follows Me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the Light of life.”
Verse Concepts
The one who loves and unselfishly seeks the best for his [believing] brother lives in the Light, and in him there is no occasion for stumbling or offense [he does not hurt the cause of Christ or lead others to sin].
Verse Concepts
Spiritual » Light promised » To the obedient
Light is sown [like seed] for the righteous and illuminates their path,
And [irrepressible] joy [is spread] for the upright in heart [who delight in His favor and protection].
“You will also decide and decree a thing, and it will be established for you;
And the light [of God’s favor] will shine upon your ways.
Spiritual » Light promised » To the just
But the path of the just (righteous) is like the light of dawn,
That shines brighter and brighter until [it reaches its full strength and glory in] the perfect day.
Spiritual » Light promised » To the church of the future
“Your sun will no longer set,
Nor will your moon wane;
For the Lord will be your everlasting light,
And the days of your mourning will be over.
Spiritual » Light promised » To the benevolent
“Then your light will break out like the dawn,
And your healing (restoration, new life) will quickly spring forth;
Your righteousness will go before you [leading you to peace and prosperity],
The glory of the Lord will be your rear guard.
Spiritual » Light promised » To the upright
Light arises in the darkness for the upright;
He is gracious and compassionate and righteous (upright—in right standing with God).