The Light of Salvation: Jesus' Mission to Deliver from Darkness and Death in the Synoptic Gospels (06/10/'24) -Message

The Light of Salvation: Jesus' Mission to Deliver from Darkness and Death in the Synoptic Gospels Dear Friends, In the depths where shadows reign, where darkness cloaks the searching heart, a radiant promise emerges. This promise, foretold by ancient prophets, brings light to the blind and life to the deadened soul. The Synoptic Gospels – Matthew, Mark, and Luke – weave this tapestry of salvation, each thread a testament to the light piercing the veil of sin and death. In Bethlehem, under a star of grace, a Savior is born. This child, heralded by angels and revered by shepherds, grows to walk the sunlit paths of Galilee. His touch heals the blind, His words unmute the silent, His presence brings the dead to life. In the light of His love, the lost find their way to the holy place. "Come forth," He calls to the weary and burdened, those ensnared in the shadows of their own making. "Find peace in Me, and let the chains of sin and sorrow fall away." Matthew echoes this call, illuminating the dawn that breaks for those trapped in darkest fear. The people in the shadow of death see a great light and find hope in it. Mark speaks of the Physician, the healer who makes all things new. The sick and the sinner, the lost and the weak, discover strength and renewal in Him. His touch is gentle, His love unfailing, His mission clear: to heal the broken-hearted and set the captives free. Luke, the careful historian, chronicles the peace that Jesus brings. Through his pen, the guiding light of Christ shines brightly, leading the faithful along a straight path to redemption. In Jesus, the narrow gate to heaven is revealed, offering eternal life to those who walk in His ways. The Synoptic Gospels, in their harmonious chorus, reveal the Light of Salvation, Jesus Christ. He dispels the darkness with His holy light, breaks the bonds of night and death, and fills the world with the breath of life. His name is sung with joy and reverence, the One who bore our sin and shame, the Light of lights, ever bright, dispelling darkness with His holy presence. In this divine light, the world finds its hope and its salvation. The mission of Jesus, as told by Matthew, Mark, and Luke, is a beacon for all who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death. Through Him, we are led into the glorious light of eternal life. Blessings, Pastor Steven G. Lee (June 10, 2024)