What did Jesus mean when he said, 'I am the light of the world'? – The I Am series E2
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In this episode we look at John chapters 7—9, focusing on Jesus' second I am statement: 'I am the light of the world.' We track the wider context John provides in his Gospel account touching on the escalating tension between the Jewish leaders and Jesus. We explore the significance of references to light in the Bible and connect Jesus’ statement with both the healing of the blind man and the discussion about spiritual blindness.
We consider whether there’s a link between light and learning, as well as truth. We talk about how words can enlighten us, just as Jesus – the Word made flesh – illuminates things once hidden.
In this episode we look at John chapters 7—9, focusing on Jesus' second I am statement: 'I am the light of the world.' We track the wider context John provides in his Gospel account touching on the escalating tension between the Jewish leaders and Jesus. We explore the significance of references to light in the Bible and connect Jesus’ statement with both the healing of the blind man and the discussion about spiritual blindness.
We consider whether there’s a link between light and learning, as well as truth. We talk about how words can enlighten us, just as Jesus – the Word made flesh – illuminates things once hidden.
Finally, we reflect on what it means that believers are called to be the light of the world today, emphasising the importance of following Jesus and sharing his message.
Timestamps
- (00:00) - Intro
- (01:40) - The context of Jesus saying, 'I am the light of the world': John 7—9
- (04:50) - References to light throughout the Bible
- (10:00) - The link between light and knowledge
- (12:30) - The connection between the Torah and light
- (17:59) - The Feast of Booths (or Tabernacles)
- (19:44) - Physical and spiritual blindness
- (26:54) - What does it mean that Jesus called his believers to be the light of the world in the sermon on the mount?
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