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At Grace Family we focus our worship on Sunday to impact our lives every other day of the week as well. We also believe no one is perfect but everyone is welcome to worship God with us. So, no matter where you're from, what you've done, or what your week has been like, let's worship God and learn from His word together today.

Mark 4:21-23

"21 Then Jesus asked them, “Would anyone light a lamp and then put it under a basket or under a bed? Of course not! A lamp is placed on a stand, where its light will shine. 22 For everything that is hidden will eventually be brought into the open, and every secret will be brought to light. 23 Anyone with ears to hear should listen and understand.”"

It's not so much a light as it is the light.

John 1:9

"The one who is the true light, who gives light to everyone, was coming into the world."

John 8:12

"12 Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, “I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life.”

Jesus is the lamp.

Ephesians 5:8-9

"8 For once you were full of darkness, but now you have light from the Lord. So live as people of light! 9 For this light within you produces only what is good and right and true."

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Don't be ashamed of the lamp that gives light to your life.

Mark 4:24-25

"24 Then he added, “Pay close attention to what you hear. The closer you listen, the more understanding you will be given[c]—and you will receive even more. 25 To those who listen to my teaching, more understanding will be given. But for those who are not listening, even what little understanding they have will be taken away from them.”

Undivided attention is hard to come by.

The more you listen the more you remember.

What does looking Jesus in the eyes look like for you?

Mark 4:26-29

"26 Jesus also said, “The Kingdom of God is like a farmer who scatters seed on the ground. 27 Night and day, while he’s asleep or awake, the seed sprouts and grows, but he does not understand how it happens. 28 The earth produces the crops on its own. First a leaf blade pushes through, then the heads of wheat are formed, and finally the grain ripens. 29 And as soon as the grain is ready, the farmer comes and harvests it with a sickle, for the harvest time has come.”"

We can't make something grow, but we can give it a hospitable environment.

We can't make the Kingdom of God come, but we can give it a hospitable environment.

Mark 4:30-32

"30 Jesus said, “How can I describe the Kingdom of God? What story should I use to illustrate it? 31 It is like a mustard seed planted in the ground. It is the smallest of all seeds, 32 but it becomes the largest of all garden plants; it grows long branches, and birds can make nests in its shade.”

God often uses something small to have a massive impact.

5 loaves and 2 fish -> Fed thousands.

12 disciples -> Church around the globe.

Baby -> Savior of the world.

Jesus is always the difference maker.

Mark 4:33-34

"33 Jesus used many similar stories and illustrations to teach the people as much as they could understand. 34 In fact, in his public ministry he never taught without using parables; but afterward, when he was alone with his disciples, he explained everything to them."

Allow the light of the world to illuminate your life.

Create a hospitable environment for the Gospel to grow in your life.

Trust the work of God, not your own.

What if every person you interact with has already been prepared by God for their interaction with you?

Which Kingdom do you want to see grow?

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