Lesson 32: The Burning Touch; John 1:9

INTRODUCTION: In the last study we studied John 1:8 or how to be pregnant with Jesus. Tonight, we wish to study John 1:9 or how to be a burning Torch for Christ. We believe that you are already putting into practice all you have learnt in the past. If so, you must have noticed a tremendous change in your spiritual life by now. If not, then begin to be doer not just hearer of the word and your life will change for the better. Our questions for tonight are as follows:-

a) In how many ways can the Light lighten a man?
b) What happens before a piece of wood becomes a flaming torch?
c) Once the flames starts, how does it keep burning?

There are two ways the light can lighten a man.

a) By providing light for the journey as we follow Him – John 8:12, Psalms 119:105, and obeying his guiding instructions Proverbs 6:23.
b) By turning the person itself to light – Psalms 119:130, John 1:4, together with I John 5:12, Judges 5:32.

Before a piece of wood can become a flaming torch the following steps must be taken.

a) It must come in contact with fire.
b) It must be raised to the temperature as the fire through systematic warming up, John 20:22.
c) This warming up is only possible if the wood remains still in the fire for long enough – Luke.24:49, Hebrew 10:36, James 5:7, Isaiah 40:31.

Once the fire stars, it keeps burning by eating up the wood. Once you are lighted for Christ, if you wish to remain forever shining, then the flesh must be consumed daily, II Corinthians 12:15, Matt. 16:25, II Corinthians 8:9, Philippians 2:5-11.

CONCLUSION: Christ is our example. He died to save others and in return He obtained a name above every name. You want to be a flaming torch for God? Are you willing to pay the price? Pray to God about it now

CONCLUSION: Jesus is ever present. Are you happy? He will share your joy. Are you in a tight corner? Call on Him. He is near.