The Light in the Darkness - John 8:12-30

John 8:12-30 – The Light in the Darkness

 

Introduction

 

              The Feast of Tabernacles

 

                             Water and Light

 

 

 

The Darkness of the World

 

 

              Intellectual

 

 

 

 

 

 

              Moral

 

 

 

 

 

 

              Experiential

 

 

 

 

 

 

              Judicial

 

 

 

 

The Light of Jesus Christ

 

              Feast of Tabernacles

 

 

              Intellectual

 

 

 

              Moral

 

 

 

              Experiential

 

 

 

              Judicial

 

 

 

Conclusion

 

 

 

Questions

1a) What did the pillar of cloud and fire provide for the Israelites? 1b) How does this relate to Jesus saying: “I am the light of the Lord…”?

2) Have you had a time when you’ve been in literal darkness? What was that like? What role does light play in revealing and guiding you?

3a) What does it mean that the world is in darkness? 3b) How do we experience this darkness corporately and individually?

4a) Why is it hard for people to accept that they are in the dark? 4b) How would you go about showing people that we are living in darkness?

5a) What does it mean that Jesus is the light of the world? 5b) How do we experience this light corporately and individually?

6a) Why is it hard for people to accept that Jesus is ‘The Light’? 6b) How would you present Jesus as ‘The Light’ to unbelievers?

7) What are some of the ‘lesser lights’ in your life that compete with Jesus as ‘the light’?

8) What steps can we take to ensure that the light of Christ is penetrating every area of our lives?