I Am the Light

Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life” (John 8:12).

Introduction

“I am the light of the world” is the second “I Am” statement in John’s gospel. The context for this statement is when Jesus came again to the temple in Jerusalem. Great crowds came to hear Him speak. However, the Pharisees interrupted him and brought a woman caught in the act of adultery (Jn. 8:3). The Pharisees wanted Jesus...