God Separated Light From Darkness

Bubba Stahl
2 Nov 202003:00

Summary

TLDRIn this morning address on Election Day, the speaker urges prayers for a peaceful and lawful election, and for wisdom for the next president. The message highlights the importance of reading the Bible, noting that the first five chapters introduce major themes, while the last five chapters bring them to a conclusion with Jesus Christ's return. The speaker emphasizes the biblical contrast between light and darkness and encourages continued study of Genesis, where the origins of sin and God's solution are explored. The prayer concludes with a plea for divine guidance for the nation's leader.

Takeaways

  • 🙏 The speaker prays for a peaceful and lawful election.
  • 🗳️ Emphasis on committing to pray for the next President of the United States, seeking wisdom for him.
  • 📖 Encouragement to engage with the Bible, particularly the first five chapters and the last five chapters of Revelation.
  • 🌍 The first two chapters of Genesis discuss the creation and the separation of light from darkness.
  • 💡 Light and darkness are recurring themes throughout the Bible, representing two ways of living.
  • ✝️ Jesus is described as the light of the world, offering guidance away from darkness.
  • 🏙️ The conclusion in Revelation describes the destruction of darkness and the establishment of eternal light.
  • 📚 Encouragement to continue reading Genesis 3, 4, and 5 to understand the problem of sin and God's solution.
  • 🕊️ A call for wisdom and protection, especially during the election period.
  • 🙌 The prayer concludes with a plea for wisdom and divine guidance for the nation's leader, regardless of the election outcome.

Q & A

  • What is the main message of the speaker at the beginning of the transcript?

    -The speaker prays for a peaceful and lawful election and encourages people to pray for the next president to lead the nation with wisdom from above.

  • What assignment is the speaker referring to?

    -The assignment is to read the first five chapters of the Bible, which introduce every theme that runs through the entire Bible, and the last five chapters of Revelation, which bring all these themes to a conclusion with the return of Jesus Christ.

  • What themes are introduced in the first five chapters of the Bible according to the speaker?

    -The first five chapters of the Bible introduce themes such as creation, light and darkness, and the problem of sin.

  • What does the speaker say about light and darkness?

    -The speaker mentions that God separated the light from the darkness in Genesis 1:3-5, and these two concepts run throughout the Bible representing two ways to live: in God's light or in darkness. Jesus is described as the light of the world.

  • How does the theme of light and darkness conclude in the Bible?

    -The theme concludes with God destroying the darkness and establishing eternal light in the holy city for the people of God forever.

  • What is covered in Genesis chapters 3, 4, and 5 according to the speaker?

    -Genesis chapters 3, 4, and 5 introduce the problem of sin in the world and God's solution for it.

  • What is the purpose of reading Genesis chapters 3, 4, and 5 in the assignment?

    -The purpose is to understand the problem of sin, where it originated, and how God addresses it, providing a foundational worldview.

  • What specific prayer does the speaker offer for the election?

    -The speaker prays for a peaceful and lawful election, and for the next president to have wisdom from above and to lead the nation following God's guidance.

  • How does the speaker suggest believers should respond to the outcome of the election?

    -The speaker suggests that believers should commit to praying for the next president, regardless of who it is, asking God to give him wisdom from above.

  • In whose name does the speaker conclude the prayer?

    -The speaker concludes the prayer in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.

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