Our Need for Direction

“I am the Light of the world” (John 8:12-19)

How is light used in Scripture?

1. Light is used to reference salvation (Ps 27:1, 84:11, Is 60:19-20, Micha 7:8, I Pet 2:9)
2. Light is used to symbolize direction (Ex 13:21, Ps 119:105, Prov 6:23, Matt 5:14-16, I John 1:7)

What are some of the Sources of Confusion and Darkness?

1. Worldly wisdom can lead to the absence of light (v.12)
2. Religious leaders can lead to the absence of light (v. 13)
3. Legalism can lead to the absence of light (v. 15)
4. Blind intellect can lead to the absence of light (v. 19)

What was Jesus communicating?

1. He is the source of Life (v.12)
2. He is the source of Truth (v. 14)
3. He is the source of Justice (v. 16)
4. He is the source of Communion (v. 19

How are we to respond to the Light?

1. Seek God for guidance
   • Pray that He will reveal areas of spiritual darkness in your life.
2. Submit to God each day.
   • Proclaim your desire to walk in the light of Christ
3. Study the Scriptures faithfully.
   • Pursue Jesus as the Light of the world in the Word