I Am The Light of the World

John 8.12-30: In the gospel of John, Jesus states that before Abraham was born, I am (John 8.58). Jesus’ statement is huge, stating that He is not only greater than Abraham, but that He is the eternal God. The phrase, I Am, is the name God used to reveal Himself to Moses (Exodus 3) and speaks of His eternal being. Jesus uses this term likewise to speak of Himself and the one, true eternal God. During Holy Week we will look at Jesus, as the I Am and specifically at five of His I Am statements that He uses throughout the gospel of John. Today, we look at Jesus’ proclamation where He says, I am the Light of the world; he who follows Me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the Light of life. This world has no other light than Jesus. It is Jesus or darkness. There is no other light. So, on this Palm Sunday, we look at what it means for Jesus to be the Light of the world, to follow Him and to have Him, the Light of life.