Light of the World

I am the light of the world, whoever follows Me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.” (John 8:12)

You Gotta Meet this Guy! The Light of the World

Introduction

“I am the light of the world, whoever follows Me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.” (Jn 8:12)

“I am the Good Shepherd” (Jn 10:11, 14)

“I am the Way and the Truth and the Life” (Jn 14:6)

“I am Eternal God” (Jn 8:56-59)

I. THE CLAIM OF JESUS 

“I am the light of the world.”

 Jn 8:12; 1:4-5, 9; 3:19-20

A. Christ is Filled with the Majestic Splendor and Radiant Glory of Deity Mal 4:2

B. His Self-Revealing Nature

C. Christ’s Purity and Holiness

D. Jesus’ Guidance and Direction Ps 119:105

E. Jesus is Our Source of Comfort and Safety

F. His Light Reveals Our Darkness Ps 32:1-2

G. Jesus Brings Joy Ps 4:6-7; Lk 2:10; Jn 3:16

II. THE CONDITION Jn 8:12 

“Whoever follows Me …”

III. THE PROMISE Jn 8:12

A. “Will Never Walk in Darkness” Jn 8:12; Phil 2:15, 2 Cor 4:4-6, 1 Pet 2:9; Isa 60:2; Col 1:13; Act 26:18; 1 Jn 1:5; 1 Pet 2:9; Jn 12:35; Eph 4:17-18; Lk 2:35; Rom 2:16

B. “Will Have the Light of Life” Jn 8:12; 1 Jn 1:7; Ps 36:9; Jn 12:35; Ps 119:105; Mt 5:14; Eph 5:8; Phil 2:15-16; Rev 3:20