The Light! John 8:12
“Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness” The Light – “Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness” - Jesus. Jesus testimony about himself Ridiculed by his enemies But backed up by his actions!
‘This man Jesus was accredited by God to you by miracles, wonders and signs, which God did among you through him, as you yourselves know’ Acts 2:22
“Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness” The Light – “Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness” - Jesus. Jesus testimony about himself Ridiculed by his enemies But backed up by his actions! I am the light of the world. Implies the world is dark without him He calls us to follow him as ‘The Light’ The Light = God (Cp Ex 13:21).
‘By day the Lord went ahead of them in a pillar of cloud to guide them on their way, and at night by a pillar of fire to give them light, so that they could travel by day or by night.’ Exodus 13:21
“Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness” The Light – “Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness” - Jesus. Jesus testimony about himself Ridiculed by his enemies But backed up by his actions! I am the light of the world. Implies the world is dark without him He calls us to follow him as ‘The Light’ The Light = God (Cp Ex 13:21). Two promises to those who follow him: Negative: ‘You’ll not walk in darkness’. Positive: ‘You will have the light of life’. Hope, direction, purpose, safety (Rom 8:28)