Christ: The Light That Shines in Darkness
Open talk in Gospel LibraryContents
Before Reading
Before reading or listening to the talk, consider the following questions:
- What does Sister Eubank mean when she refers to Jesus Christ as our source of light?
- What are some ways that Satan tries to dim our light or disconnect us from Christ?
- How does Sister Eubank describe the ways Christ can help us in our different struggles?
- What are the practical steps Sister Eubank suggests for reconnecting to the power of Jesus Christ?
- What is the significance of keeping our covenants in maintaining connection with Christ?
Topics
Navigating through Grief with Christ's Help
Sister Eubank discusses how Christ can heal us when we are paralyzed with grief. She uses the metaphor of the man left for dead on the road to Jericho to illustrate how Christ can lift us up and ease our burdens.
To those of us in grief, He says, "I will … ease the burdens which are put upon your shoulders, that even you cannot feel them upon your backs, … that ye may know of a surety that I, the Lord God, do visit my people in their afflictions."
Christ heals wounds.
- How does Christ help us in times of grief and sorrow?
- What does it mean that Christ "heals wounds"?
- How have you experienced Christ's healing power in your times of grief?
- What can you do to better seek Christ's healing during times of sorrow?
Finding Rest in Christ Amidst Exhaustion
Sister Eubank talks about the rest that Christ offers when we are overwhelmed by expectations and exhaustion. She emphasizes that Christ is willing to join with us in the yoke to lighten our burdens.
Jesus assures us, "Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."
Christ is rest.
- How does Christ offer us rest when we are exhausted?
- What does it mean that Christ is willing to join with us in the yoke?
- When have you experienced Christ's rest amidst exhaustion?
- How can you better seek Christ's rest when you are feeling overwhelmed?
Christ's Acceptance of Those Who Feel They Don't Fit In
Sister Eubank discusses how Christ reaches out to all kinds of people, even those who don't fit the traditional mold or feel accepted. She uses the story of Zacchaeus to illustrate Christ's acceptance.
In almost every story, He is reaching someone who wasn’t traditionally accepted in society.
Christ sees us in our tree.
- How does Christ show acceptance to those who feel they don't fit in?
- What can we learn from the story of Zacchaeus about Christ's acceptance?
- How have you felt Christ's acceptance when you felt like you didn't fit in?
- How can you better seek Christ's acceptance and extend that acceptance to others?
Seeking Answers to Questions Through Christ's Light
Sister Eubank talks about the struggle of seeking understanding and answers to questions. She emphasizes that with patience and faithful questions, Christ can transform our "windows of stone" to glass and light.
With patience and faithful questions, Jesus can transform our windows of stone to glass and light.
Christ is light to see.
- How does Christ help us in our quest for understanding and answers to questions?
- What does it mean that Christ can transform our "windows of stone" to glass and light?
- When have you experienced Christ's light in your quest for understanding?
- How can you better seek Christ's light when you are struggling with questions?
Experiencing Christ's Purifying Grace
Sister Eubank discusses the purifying grace of Christ, emphasizing that through His grace, we can return to purity despite our sins. She uses the metaphor of the scarlet dye to illustrate this principle.
The miracle of His grace is that when we repent of our sins, His scarlet blood returns us to purity.
Christ makes wool white.
- How does Christ's grace purify us from our sins?
- What does it mean that "Christ makes wool white"?
- When have you experienced Christ's purifying grace in your life?
- How can you better seek Christ's purifying grace when you feel you can never be good enough?
