Title: Light for a broken world
1Light for a broken world
2DARKNESS prevails in the absence of truth
Luke 1025-29
3A key question Who is your neighbor?
- LOVE is not just a
- word to be studied but a
- character quality to be
- developed
4The scribe answered the question correctly
theologically. But he did not
apply the truth. His theology
had never merged with his heart.
5DARKNESSpromotes evil, pain, and suffering
Luke 1029-30
6Man is born broken. He lives by mending. The
grace of God is the glue.
Eugene ONeill
7This man represents a broken and hurting
world 228 million unchurchedpre-believers in
North America
8The people of God are no longer a significant
difference or influence in our society.
George Barna
9LIGHTshould never be constrained or hidden
Luke 1031-32
10The priest and Levite represent a hesitant church
- Alternate agenda
- Cultural Christianity
- Casual Commitment
11LIGHTis best revealed through personal
involvement
Luke 1033-35
12The Samaritan was a healing servantHis love was
displayed by
- Compassion
- Contact
- Care
- Cost
13Jesus asked a hauntingquestion...
Who is your neighbor?
Luke 1036-37
14Lets become the LIGHTthat brings hope to a
broken world