LIGHT of the world series

1. This Light Does Not Move
John 8:12-30

2. One dark and stormy night…

3. The Purposes for Lighthouses
• Lighthouses are not for decorations, for
photo opportunities, or for tourist attractions
• Lighthouses are for safety and direction
• The law of the lighthouse
– If you defy the lighthouse you will die.
– If you trust the lighthouse you will live.

4. Jesus’ Declaration
I am the Light of the World…

5. Light of the World = golden lampstand?

6. Jesus’ Declaration
I am the Light of the World…
he who follows Me will not walk in
the darkness but will have
the light of life

7. … the waves began to crash upon
the lighthouse.

8. PHARISEES Wave 1 JESUS
• Your claim is legally inadmissible (v13)
• Your attack is legally ill-advised (vv14-18)
• Show us your credentials (v19a)
• I need no further credentials (v19b)
The lighthouse stands
and continues to shine brightly! (v20)

9. PHARISEES Wave 2 JESUS
• I will be leaving soon (v21)
• What are you going to do? (v22)
• You misunderstand my purpose (vv23-24)
• Who are you? (v25a)
• You misunderstand my purpose (vv25b-29)
The lighthouse stands
and continues to shine brightly! (v30)

10. Jesus’ Purpose
 Light exposes sin (and its dangers).
 Light directs to safety.

11. Conclusions
• Follow the Light’s direction to safety.
• Shine your light for others to be directed
towards safety. (cf. Mt 5:14-16)
– To know you is to know your Father also. (v19)
– Declare to the world what you have heard from
Him. (v26)
– Always speak the words and do the things that
please Him. (vv28-29)

12. “Maine Lighthouses”
Photography courtesy of Bob Shelton