SERIES: The Great Adventure: I AM
TITLE: Light
Scripture: John 8:12-20
Light always defeats darkness.
I. THE LIGHT OF HISTORY
Jesus and His disciples had just finished celebrating the (Feast of Tabernacles). That feast was to commemorate the (faithfulness of God) to the Israelites during their 40 year trek in the wilderness. Reference in Exodus 13:21-22.
Lights were lit at the feat to represent the (pillar of cloud) and the (pillar of fire) during their journey.
Jesus is the fulfillment of (all the lights) used in the history of Judaism.
II. THE LIGHT OF HIS STORY
Saying I AM the Light of the world Jesus making some pretty strong claims:
1. He was (claiming to be God). “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.” Is.60:19
2. He is claiming to be (Israel’s Messiah), sent by God as the “light to the nations.” Is.42:6
“To the darkness of falsehood He is the light of truth; to the darkness of ignorance He is the light of wisdom; to the darkness of sin He is the light of holiness; to the darkness of sorrow He is the light of joy; and to the darkness of death He is the light of life.” John MacArthur
He is the “Light of the World.” What does that mean/
1. Following the Light of the World brings (obedience).
2. Following the Light of the World brings (clarity).
3. Following the Light of the World means (believing). “I have come into the world as light, so that whoever believes in me many not remain in darkness.” John 12:46
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