The Seven I AM Statements in John
I Am the Light of the World
Illumination and Guidance
Description
During the Feast of Tabernacles, when giant candelabras illuminated the temple courts, Jesus proclaimed Himself the true light. Light reveals, guides, and gives life; darkness conceals, confuses, and represents death. Jesus illuminates truth, exposes sin, guides the path of life, and overcomes the darkness of ignorance and evil. Those who follow Him escape the darkness of spiritual blindness and walk in the light of life.
Key Verses
Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.
As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.
I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness.