Sunday, September 4, 2016

Jesus’ Seven ‘I AM’ Statements in John (2)

Jesus’ Seven ‘I AM’ Statements in John (2) | Ernie's Musings

Light of the World
Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life. (John 8:12)

This second “I AM” statement directly follows Jesus’ encounter with the woman caught in adultery (John 8:1-12). Jesus came to Jerusalem to celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles (John 7:1-13), and was soon confronted the “Jews” who constantly sought to catch Him in a fault.