A Light through People - Luke 1:57-80

Jesus is the Light of the World. This is one of the seven "I Am" statements in the Gospel of John. In John 8, Jesus says, "I am the light of the world." This statement pretty much sums up the gospel message. The world, and all of us who live in this broken world, are filled with darkness. But Jesus came and is the light by which we see and experience the truth. But Jesus also says to his followers, "You are the light of the world." Amazingly, God works through people - He shines His light through us! John the Baptist's story illustrates how much the light of God can shine through a person who points to Jesus.