Jesus Unfiltered Week 2: Jesus Is The Light Of The World Message Summary: The difference between darkness and light is the difference between danger and safety, clarity and confusion, death and life. Jesus’ claim to be “the light” for the entire world was a bold, daring statement of the safety, clarity, and life that can only be found in following him. ✦ John 8:12 — When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” Jesus = The Light The Light = Sight ✦ John 12:45-46 — Then Jesus cried out…The one who looks at me is seeing the one who sent me. 46 I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness. ✦ John 8:13&19 — The Pharisees challenged him, “Here you are, appearing as your own witness; your testimony is not valid.” 19 Then they asked him, “Where is your father?” “You do not know me or my Father,” Jesus replied. “If you knew me, you would know my Father also.” The Light = Clarity ✦ Psalm 19:8 — The commands of the Lord are radiant, giving light to the eyes. ✦ Psalm 119:105 — Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. The Light = Safety ✦ Psalm 27:1 — The Lord is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be afraid? The Light = Life ✦ Colossians 1:12-14 — and giving joyful thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of his holy people in the kingdom of light. 13 For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, 14 in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. ✦ John 8:12 — When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” Planting Jesus Roots GATHER — Join us for our Wednesday services (4:15pm or 6:30pm) at our St. Peter campus as we learn more about the Unfiltered Jesus. GROUP — Jesus once said to his disciples, “You are the light of the world.” What did he mean by that? How does this apply to your group of Christian friends? GROW — It takes the average reader two hours to read the entire Gospel of John. Could you read it before this series concludes on Easter Sunday? (Next level challenge—Read the entire thing in one day to grasp the big picture of Jesus’ teaching.) GIVE — Do you find the Bible’s teaching on generosity enlightening, harsh, or both? Explain your answer. (If you don’t know this teaching, ask a long-time Christian that you know.) GO — Put 922’s Holy Week services in your calendar (on 4/2, 4/6, 4/7, 4/9) and consider who you might invite to join you to celebrate the death and resurrection of Jesus. Homework: John 10:1-10 (Hashtags: Jesus, light, truth)