1. Jesus – the Hope of our world John 8:12-12:19

2. 1. Jesus – the Light of the World - 8:12 Jesus makes this claim during the Feast of Tabernacles – 7:2, 14, 37 a. Water ceremony - looking back – Ex.17:1-7 - looking forward-Zech.14:8; John7:37-39 b. Light ceremony - looking back – Ex.13:21 - looking forward – Zech.14:7; John8:12 ; 9:5

3. Jesus – the Light of the World a. Implications 1. We are in darkness - we are sinners – 8:31-34 - religion does not help – 8:37-42; 9:28,29 - we are under Satan’s power – 8:42-47 2. Jesus brings us into the light - set free from sin’s grip – 8:31,32,36;Col.1:12-14 - bring into the family of God – 8:34-36; 1:12,13

4. b. Confirmation 1. Miracle of healing – 9:1-7, 35-39 2. The Father – 8:13,17,18; 5:36,37 3. John the Baptist – 1:6,7,29,32-34;5:33 4. The O.T. scriptures – 5:39,45-47 5. The Gospel of John – 20:30,31 6. The resurrection of Jesus – Rom.1:4 DON’T IGNORE THE EVIDENCE

5. 2. Jesus – the Good Shepherd Ch.10 a. Knows his sheep – v.3,14 b. Leads his sheep – v. 3,4,27 c. Feeds his sheep – v.9,10 d. Protects his sheep – v.7,11-13,28,29 e. Seeks other sheep – v.16 f. Gives his life – v.17,18 The assurance we have – Ps.23:1;Rom.8:28;Heb.13:20,21

6. 3. Jesus – the Resurrection & the Life Ch.11 a. The situation – v.3,17 b. The emotions - Grief - Mary & Martha – v.19-21,32,33 - Jesus – v.35 - Jesus’ anger – v.33,38 c. The hope given – v.25,26 - the Christian will experience resurrection - the Christian has eternal life now d. Reason for hope - Jesus raises Lazarus – v.38-44 - Jesus rose – John 20; 1Cor.15

7. 4. Your response a. The court scene – Chs.8-11 Who is on trial – Jesus or the religious leaders? You are the Jury b. The Christian life 1. Beginning – “I am the light of the world” - Col.1:12- 14 2. Journey of faith – “I am the Good Shepherd” – Ps.23:1 3. The earthly end – “I am the resurrection & the life” – Phil.1:21 We don’t need “strong” faith. We need a strong Saviour, Shepherd & Lord