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This is another “I am” statement that Jesus gives us in John’s gospel.
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Jesus is speaking again in the temple.
The Feast of the Tabernacles is still happening.
Part of this celebration included the lighting of four huge lamps in the temple’s court of women.
Additionally, according to one source, “Men of piety and good works danced through the night, holding burning torches in their hands and singing praises.”
With this light glowing all over Jerusalem, it was in this context that Jesus says with authority, “I am the light of the world.”
More than just a response to the celebration, the roots of this go back to prophecy from what we know as the Old Testament:
Isaiah 42:
“Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness.”
What does the bible say about darkness?
We must understand that
Ephesians 5:8
Colossians
John 1:4
Life in darkness culminates death.
Life in Christ culminates in eternal life.
His light shows the way.
How did the Israelites know where to go during their journey through the wilderness?
Exodus 13:
God has a way of providing light for our paths!
Psalm 27
Jesus came not only as a light for the Jews, but for the Gentiles as well.
Christ calling Himself the Light signifies:
What He is Himself: excellent, glorious
What He is to the World: The source of light, the fountain of life, capable of lighting everyone
If Christ is the light of the world, what is our duty?
To follow Him
To submit ourselves to His guidance
To take directives from Him
To recognize that false light leads to destruction
Christ is the true Light:
We must follow it
We must believe in it
We must walk in it
Walking/Following the light of Christ:
leads to fulfillment of life.
Leads to the knowledge of God
Leads to the enjoyment of knowing God, now and forever
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