ARISE Bible Breakdown
Theme: Holiness, identity, and being light in the midst of darkness
Main Scriptures:
John 17:14–19 (CSB)
1 Peter 2:9 (CSB)
Matthew 5:14–16 (CSB)
KEY PASSAGES
John 17:16–17 (CSB)
“They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. Sanctify them by the truth; Your word is truth.”
1 Peter 2:9 (CSB)
“But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for His possession, so that you may proclaim the praises of the one who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.”
Matthew 5:14–16 (CSB)
“You are the light of the world. A city situated on a hill cannot be hidden... let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.”
STUDY INSIGHT
This world is filled with compromise, distraction, and darkness—but you were never meant to blend in.
You were set apart to stand out. Jesus prayed not for your removal from the world, but your protection and consecration within it. That means you can still be holy, still carry peace, still walk in truth—even when everything around you says otherwise.
God doesn’t ask you to be perfect. He asks you to be set apart, surrendered, and willing to live different.
KEY THEMES
Holiness is about identity—You are chosen, royal, and holy.
Living set apart is active obedience—Shining your light takes intentionality.
Compromise dims your witness—but consecration reflects God’s glory.
The Word is your sanctifier—you stay clean by staying in truth.
REFLECTION QUESTIONS
Am I living in a way that reflects the holiness of God?
What daily choices reveal that I’m set apart—or that I’ve been blending in?
Have I allowed fear of rejection to lead me into compromise?
What’s one area I can surrender more fully to God’s standard?
DECLARATION
“I am not of this world. I’ve been set apart by God, and I refuse to compromise who I am to fit into places I’ve been called to transform. I will shine, I will stand, and I will glorify God in everything I do.”
JOURNAL PROMPT
Take 10 minutes and write down areas where you’ve felt the pressure to conform—whether in conversation, behavior, or mindset. Ask God to show you how to respond as light. Then journal what it means to you personally to be holy.
End by writing this sentence:
“Lord, sanctify me by Your truth—Your Word is truth.”