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2. 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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4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. The Validity of Jesus’ Witness John 8:13-18
Verses 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

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

13. 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

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

15. 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

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

17. 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 –
Jesus challenges them to think back about what He has already said to answer their question

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

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

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