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Done Living in the shadows

3/30/25

Discussion Questions:

What were you most afraid of as a kid?

Were you afraid of the dark? Why or why not?

If you had to spend a day in complete darkness, how do you think it would affect you?

Have someone who used to be afraid of the dark, Read John 8:12

What does Jesus mean when He says He is the light of the world?

How have you experienced His light in your own life?

How would you explain the difference between walking in darkness and walking in the light to someone who isn’t a believer?

Matt mentioned some common barriers that keep people in darkness (shame, pride, fear, anxiety, comfort). Which of these do you relate to the most?

How have these barriers affected your faith?

What does surrendering to Jesus’ light look like in everyday life?

Matt talked about having a “flashlight faith” and how sometimes, we think we can follow Jesus and let him illuminate some areas but not others. Are there areas in your life where you’re tempted to use “flashlight faith” instead of fully walking in the light?

Have someone who wasn’t afraid of the dark as a child read Ephesians 5:8

What does it mean to live as children of light in today’s world?

How can we encourage each other to stay in the light?

Jesus didn’t just bring light—He is the light. What are some ways we can reflect His light to those around us this week?