I Am The Light of the World

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I AmThe Light of the World
Jesus Christ
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Introduction

• We have seen both Old and New Testament
  prophets claiming Jesus deity whether in
  figurative or explicit language.
• Daniel implied the deity of the Messiah as the
  cloud rider -- Dan. 713
• The apostle John begins his entire gospel
  centered upon the claim of Jesus deity - Jn 11

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Introduction

• It is Jesus, ultimately, who made his own claim
  to deity as the Son of God.
• In His statement, Before Abraham was, I am
• In the last lesson, we saw Jesus claim as I Am
  the Bread of Life the giver of life
• The apostle John records another account when
  Jesus claimed I Am the Light of the world

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I Am the Light of the World

• The O.T. prophets proclaimed that God was the
  light for those who sought truth and salvation.
• David declared Jehovah and His word as his lamp,
  path and salvation. Psa. 1828 271 119105
• Micah on behalf of Israel/Judah spoke of how
  God would lead them out of their darkness
  (captivity, sin) into His light (return from
  captivity, restored) -- Mic 78-9
• Isaiah makes prophetic use of light with
  striking features that also allude to the Messiah
  -- Isa. 91-2

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I Am the Light of the World

• New Testament figures proclaim that Jesus was the
  light for those who sought truth and/or
  salvation.
• Very similar to David, Micah, and especially
  Isaiahs words is the beginning testimony of
  Jesus Christ -- Jn. 11-4
• John (the Baptist) testified that Jesus was the
  light of the world -- Jn. 16-9

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I Am the Light of the World

• Jesus teaching I am the light of the world.
• He made His claim of deity, but wanted people to
  accept the teaching behind this claim.
• Jesus had just exposed the darkness (sin) of
  those who condemned the woman guilty of
  fornication -- Jn. 81-11
• He follows up stating He is the light of the
  world those who follow Jesus would not walk in
  darkness but have life in Him -- Jn. 812
• Those who accepted His teachings (thus Him) would
  be set free from the bondage of darkness
  through the truth (His light) -- Jn. 831-32

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Jesus Testimony is Sufficient

• Setting for Jesus claim Feast of Tabernacles
  Jn. 72, 14, 37
• Thousands of tabernacles throughout Jerusalem
  made -- Jn. 114
• The Jews by Jesus day also had water
  libations (drink offering) -- Jn. 737
• Towering menorahs would be lit (and light up the
  city!). Jn. 812

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Jesus Testimony is Sufficient

• According to the Law of Moses, the testimony of
  one was never sufficient -- Dt. 1915
• With God, however, there is no one greater than
  Himself -- Heb. 613-18
• Yet, Jesus regards His testimony of Himself as
  sufficient, as only God could -- Jn. 814

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Jesus Testimony is Sufficient

• The apostle John believed that only God could be
  referred to as Light. 1 Jn. 15-7
• Either, those who heard Jesus would see the
  Light. Jn. 935-38
• Or, they would be blind to the Light of the
  world. Jn. 939-41

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Conclusion

• Jesus is the Light of the world who as (the
  Son of) God brings salvation to all.
• The question for you do you believe that Jesus
  is the Son of God?

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