I am the light of the world John 8; 1-30 ICEL

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John 8; 12-19 (NIV) 12 When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” 13 The Pharisees challenged him, “Here you are, appearing as your own witness; your testimony is not valid.” ICEL

15 You judge by human standards; I pass judgment on no one. 14 Jesus answered, “Even if I testify on my own behalf, my testimony is valid, for I know where I came from and where I am going. But you have no idea where I come from or where I am going 15 You judge by human standards; I pass judgment on no one. 16 But if I do judge, my decisions are true, because I am not alone. I stand with the Father, who sent me. 17 In your own Law it is written that the testimony of two witnesses is true. ICEL

19 Then they asked him, “Where is your father?” 18 I am one who testifies for myself; my other witness is the Father, who sent me.” 19 Then they asked him, “Where is your father?” “You do not know me or my Father,” Jesus replied. “If you knew me, you would know my Father also.” ICEL

Laying traps Woman caught in adultery John 8; 1-11 Stone her? Spare her? ICEL

“I am the light of the world” technical argument about witnesses ICEL

“I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” from John 8: 12 ICEL

“I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” from John 8: 12 ICEL

I am who I am Ex 3; 14 ICEL

Who is Jesus? The Jews thought that Jesus was claiming to be God Jesus claims his Deity of right ICEL

God the Father is His witness ICEL

for I know where I came from (Heaven) my testimony is valid, for I know where I came from (Heaven) and where I am going. (Heaven) (v14) ICEL

The privilege of faith because I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him until that day. 2 Tim 1; 12b ICEL

If you knew me, you would know my Father also (v19b) ICEL

“I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” from John 8: 12 ICEL

Sukkoth ICEL

Heliotropism ICEL

but we look for light anywhere but God believers should reflect God’s light Pointing to Christ ICEL

Whoever follows me “I am the light of the world. will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” from John 8: 12 ICEL

Box-ticking Seems easy do the “right thing” but how much is “enough”? ICEL

Jesus: radical Follow Him too little Naaman (2 Kings 5) ICEL

Jesus: radical Follow Him too much the rich young ruler (Matt 19, Mark 10) ICEL

High stakes put your life in God’s hand serve our Lord with gladness and we will never walk in darkness ICEL