Jesus: The Light of the World, John 8

Jesus: The Light of the World, John 8 BSF Lesson 12 Nobody ever made the claims Jesus did. But He backed up everything He said by the powerful works and truth He gave from the Father. Jesus said He is the Light f the World. Everyone who follows Him will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life. John 8:12. Light is elusive in our world and we are very familiar with what darkness does in our lives. Read what Jesus claims He will do if we only will believe everything God promised through His Messiah. In Him was life and that life was the light of men. John 1:4-5 Aim: Jesus graciously gives liberating, illuminating light to lost sinners. 1. 8:1-11 Liberating Grace within His Presence A. 1-6 Sin and shame leading to death B. 7-11 Grace and freedom leading to life P1: Jesus's grace frees us from shame and all condemnation. Our penalties have been paid in His Atonement on the Cross. 2. 8:12-30 Liberating Light within His Identity A. 8:12-20 Light B. 8:21-30 Darkness P2: Jesus's light frees us from darkness into every kind of clarity and peace. 3. 8:31-59 Liberating Truth within His Salvation A. 8:31-36 Freedom B. 8:37-59 Bondage P3: Jesus's truth frees us from bondage and despair.