Grace Bible Church Glorifying God by Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

A reminder to consider others Please: Turn off your cell phone or set to vibrate only Turn off sound to all electronic devices Use the nursery or cry room if your child is fussy Get up during the preaching only if absolutely necessary (please sit in back if you must leave early)

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The Light of the World John 8:12-30 Light has many amazing qualities Material particles or Wave properties Effected by gravity Concentrate or diffuse Travels straight path, but can bend Darkness is the absence of light

The Light of the World John 8:12-30 Jesus is teaching during the Feast of Booths - a celebration of God’s provision in Exodus & present There are mixed responses to Jesus’ teaching and His identity 5

The Light of the World John 8:12-30 The temple was lit up by four large menorahs - symbolic of the pillar of cloud and fire in the Exodus 6

The Light of the World John 8:12 Prophecy / Fulfillment: Isaiah 9:1-2 / Matthew 4:16 Prophecy / Fulfillment: Malachi 4:4 / Luke 1:78 Light as an analogy of God: Psalm 27:1; 36:9; 43:3; 89:15; 104:1; 119:105

The Light of the World John 8:12 Jesus is proclaiming that He is the Messiah fulfilling the prophecies and analogies The analogy here is the light needed in order to find the right way 8

The Light of the World John 8:12 Jesus is the light that guides those who will follow - as did the pillar of cloud and fire John 1:4-5, 9 9

The Validity of Jesus’ Witness John 8:13-18 Verse 13 – The Pharisees challenged Jesus’ assertion & essentially call Him a liar Verse 14 – First argument: Jesus testifies of what He knows

The Validity of Jesus’ Witness John 8:13-18 Verses 15-16 - Second argument – Jesus’ witness is according to the One who sent Him - not based on appearances Jesus came to seek and save the lost, not judge (John 3:18) 11

The Validity of Jesus’ Witness John 8:13-18 Verses 17-18 - Third argument Jesus’ testimony is true because God the Father is a witness to it 12

Jesus’ Father John 8:19-20 Verse 19 – The Pharisees reject Jesus’ claim and challenge Him Jesus asserts they reject His claim because they do not know God the Father

Jesus’ Father John 8:19-20 Verse 20 – Though Jesus is in a vulnerable position in the Treasury, they do not arrest Him 14

Future Destinies John 8:21-24 Verse 21- Jesus challenges them and gives a very serious warning Verse 22 - They mock Jesus The question of suicide also insinuates going to Hell

Future Destinies John 8:21-24 Verse 23-24 – Jesus directly confronts them on their origin and destination - yet gives room for repentance 16

Jesus’ Identity John 8:25-30 Verse 25 – This is not a sincere question, but a challenge to Jesus’ right to speak against them Verse 25-26 – Jesus challenges them to think back about what He has already said to answer their question

Jesus’ Identity John 8:25-30 Verse 27 – They had been blind to the truth because they remained ignorant despite Jesus’ teachings Verse 28-29 – They will know the truth later after Jesus has been crucified - but they would still reject it 18

Responses John 8:30 Verse 30 - Jesus is the light of the world, but most people reject it – but some do believe

Grace Bible Church Glorifying God by Making Disciples of Jesus Christ