The Light and Life of the World: A Study of Jesus, Part One

There is no denying that the world is filled with darkness—natural disasters, political divides, and injustice. It’s all around us, but how do you deal with this darkness? Do you let it consume your thoughts, or do you ignore it, hoping it won’t affect you? What do you turn to for hope in this dark world?

Jesus: The Light and Life of the World is Part One of our Bible study series about Jesus. We’ll dive into John 1, 6, 8, and 9, and we’ll explore Genesis 1–3 and Matthew 5 to see how our relationship with Jesus can bring us hope even in the darkest of times. The study includes 21 lessons that you can complete at your own pace. In these lessons, we walk you through Scripture using the time-tested Precept Bible study Method that allows you to discover truths for yourself. The questions we ask are designed to get you thinking critically about the Bible, what it means, and how it can be applied to your own life.

What You Will Discover

• Jesus' "I Am" statements—and what they mean: Discover what Jesus meant when He said, I am the light of the world and I am the bread of life.
• Stability in Adversity: Learn how to cling to Jesus during life’s storms and dark times.
• Eternal Hope: Jesus is your ultimate source of nourishment, helping you grow spiritually.
• Renewed Purpose: How you can partner with Jesus in being the light and life of the world!

Features & Benefits

• Flexible format works for individuals, couples, and groups
• Thought-provoking questions to help you engage with Scripture
• Guided prayers and prayer prompts to help foster a deeper relationship with God
• Journaling prompts to deepen your understanding of your identity and purpose
• Scripture memory tips to enable you to carry truth with you in your daily life
• Guides for Scripture meditation to help you internalize Bible verses about Jesus
• Tips to help build community and encourage shared growth
• Step-by-step guidance for the Precept Inductive Bible Study Method to give you the tools you need to discover the truths of Scripture for yourself

• Number of Chapters: 21
• Product Number: 92012Y
• Publication Date: Jul 2025
• Dimensions: 8x10
• Number of Pages: 175

• What do you do in a Yarrow Bible Study?

  Yarrow by Precept helps guide you through the Bible so you can know what it says—and what it means for your actual life.

  God gave you the Bible with big-picture truths about humanity, life, and Himself. The answers you seek aren’t found in step-by-step instructions, but in knowing God through Scripture. As your relationship with Him grows, so does your ability to see the world and your life through His eyes.

  With Yarrow, you’ll find a hands-on approach to Bible study called inductive Bible study. And you’ll discover how to slow down and engage with both the familiar and confusing parts of Scripture in a new way. To help you explore Scripture for yourself, you'll be guided through the Precept Bible Study Method of observation, interpretation, and application.

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