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V. Jesus' ministry on the way to Jerusalem 9:51--19:27 >
C. The results of popular opposition 11:14-54 >
4. The importance of responding to the light 11:33-36 >
This was another parable that Jesus evidently used repeatedly during His itinerant teaching ministry. In Matthew's account He used it to encourage the disciples to bear witness publicly (cf. Luke 8:16). Here He used it to illustrate His own role as someone who dispels darkness.
