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Let it Shine!               Matthew 5:16          August 30th, 2026

1. How many light bulbs currently need replaced at your house? Can you think of which one has been burning the longest at your house?

2. Read over Matthew 5:13-16. What does it mean for a Christian to shine their light? What is that light and what is the shining?

3. What is the light Jesus is talking about? What kind of light do you want people to see in your life?

4. What kind of “good works” might cause others to see God’s work in our lives?

5. What does this verse teach us about the connection between faith and actions?

6. How can we make sure that our good works point people to Christ and not to ourselves?

7. If someone only observed your actions and never heard you talk about your faith, what might they learn about God?

8. What happens when Christians hide their faith or fail to live differently than the world?

9. What is one change you could make that would allow your light to shine more brightly for Him?

10. Extra study: Look at these Bible texts that speak of our testimony for Christ, to the world. What do you learn? Luke 8:39 John 4:39 Revelation 12:11 Psalm 40:2 1 Thessalonians 1:8 Psalm 37:25