- The function of light
- Seeing light, receiving light
- Shining brightly
Reflection Questions:
Read Luke 11 in its entirety. How does this section in which Jesus addresses light and they eye relate to the broader themes of this chapter?
Light and darkness are common themes in the scripture. They are often used metaphorically, representing other concepts such as righteousness and sin or enlightenment and ignorance. How are light and darkness used in Luke 11:33-36?
Light in scripture is often associated with God’s presence and blessing. In the creation narrative of Genesis 1, God created light and blesses creation with it. How does Luke 11:33 and the function and purpose of light? How is God’s blessing of light reflected as God’s people using light properly?
In Luke 11:34ff, Jesus addresses the idea of a good or healthy eve in contrast to a bad or evil eye. Jesus is not exactly addressing the optometry or 20/20 vision. In the context of Jesus’ words here, what makes an eye healthy? How might one know whether or not their eye is healthy?
Proverbs 23:6 says, “Do not eat the bread of a man who is stingy (vss. 7-8 explain why). The word “stingy” doesn’t actually appear in the Hebrew, but is a translation of an idiom. The idiom is, “an evil eye,” which is often a reference to viewing things or people inappropriately; in this case with stinginess. a concordance to identify other “evil eye” passages. How do their contexts differ? What similarities do they share? How does the idea of an evil eye fit with Luke 11?
How might the light in someone be darkness? What measure might we use to know this about ourselves?
What ways might you practice receiving and giving light this week?
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