John 8:12 (ESV) Again, Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.
The Feast of Tabernacles | Illumination Ceremony Hebrews 7:23–28 (NIV) 23 Now there have been many of those priests, since death prevented them from continuing in office; 24 but because Jesus lives forever, he has a permanent priesthood. 25 Therefore he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them. 26 Such a high priest meets our need—one who is holy, blameless, pure, set apart from sinners, exalted above the heavens. 27 Unlike the other high priests, he does not need to offer sacrifices day after day, first for his own sins, and then for the sins of the people. He sacrificed for their sins once for all when he offered himself. 28 For the law appoints as high priests men who are weak; but the oath, which came after the law, appointed the Son, who has been made perfect forever.
Jesus’ authority challenged(12-20)
The conversation Intensifies (21-30)
John 8:24 (ESV) I told you that you would die in your sins, for unless you believe that I am he, you will die in your sins.
The Jews who believed him: John 8:31–32 (ESV) 31 So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, 32 and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
“Freedom belongs to those who believe on, abide in, and follow the ways of Jesus.”
John 8:42–44 (ESV) 42 Jesus said to them, “If God were your Father, you would love me, for I came from God and I am here. I came not of my own accord, but he sent me. 43 Why do you not understand what I say? It is because you cannot bear to hear my word. 44 You are of your father the devil, and your will is to do your father’s desires.
Before Abraham, I AM(48–59) John 8:58 (ESV) Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I am.”
John 8:59 (ESV) So they picked up stones to throw at him, but Jesus hid himself and went out of the temple.
“Light is offensive to darkness.”
The Light of the World John 8:12 (ESV) Again, Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.
John 1:3–4 (ESV) 3 All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. 4 In him was life, and the life was the light of men.
“Darkness possesses anything untouched by Jesus.”
The Light of Life 1. Revelation- Light exposes what is already there.
2. Security- Light exposes, what is not there.
3. Truth- Light shows what is real and accurate.
“Truth only offends those who have grown comfortable in darkness.”
4. Guidance-Light Show us how to navigate through this dark world. Psalm 119:105 (NIV) Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.
5. Hope
Isaiah 60:19 (ESV) The sun shall be no more your light by day, nor for brightness shall the moon give you light; but the Lord will be your everlasting light, and your God will be your glory. Jesus wasn’t just talking about coming to the light but living in the light Living in the Light: 1 John 1:5–7 (ESV) 5 This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. 6 If we say we have fellowship with him while we walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. 7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin.
“He never shines light to shame you. He shines light to save you.”
John 8:24 (ESV) I told you that you would die in your sins, for unless you believe that I am he, you will die in your sins.
