JOHN 8:58

⁵⁸ Jesus said to them, “Most assuredly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I AM.”

The seven “I am” statements of Jesus, recorded in the Gospel of John, are: “I am the bread of life”, “I am the light of the world”, “I am the door of the sheep”, “I am the good shepherd”, “I am the resurrection and the life”, “I am the way, the truth, and the life”, and “I am the true vine”. These statements, unique to John’s Gospel, emphasize Jesus’s divine identity and purpose.

Here’s a more detailed explanation of the second I AM:

John 8:12

¹² Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.”

The phrase “I am the light of the world” is a declaration made by Jesus in John 8:12, signifying His role as a source of spiritual illumination and guidance. It contrasts darkness with the light of life and implies that following Jesus will lead to a life guided by His truth and presence. 

Elaboration: 

• Biblical Context: The statement is found in John 8:12, where Jesus speaks to the people about following Him and avoiding darkness. 
• Symbolism of Light: In the Bible, light often symbolizes God’s presence, truth, goodness, and hope, while darkness represents sin, ignorance, and evil. 
• Jesus’s Role: By claiming to be the light of the world, Jesus asserts His divine role and mission to illuminate the darkness of human ignorance and sin. 
• Following Jesus: The verse emphasizes that following Jesus leads to having the “light of life,” which implies a life guided by his teachings, love, and presence. 
• Contrast with Darkness: The phrase contrasts the light of Jesus with the darkness of the world, suggesting that those who do not follow Him are walking in darkness and ignorance. JOHN 9:5 ⁵ As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.”
• This verse reinforces the idea of Jesus being the light of the world while He is in the world. 
• Implications for Humanity: The statement has profound implications for humanity, suggesting that Jesus is the source of spiritual illumination, guidance, and salvation.

Lord Jesus Christ is the true light of the world. He is the light to those who are living in the darkness.

Dear heavenly Father, please accept me just the way I am. Father, I have been living in darkness all the days of my life. Thank You for showing me the Light of the world. Father, I was blind living in darkness. Thank You Father for sending Jesus Christ into this dark world to spread the light. Father from this time forth onwards, I commit my life at the feet of Jesus. Father I accept Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. For He is the only way to lead me to You Father. Father, use me for your glory. In Jesus precious name I offer this prayer. Amen and Amen.

If you said this prayer you have instantly become a born again believer in Jesus Christ.

May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. Amen.

Maranatha! Come Lord Jesus!

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