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Sermon Questions - August 27, 2017

By Anonymous



I Am the Light of the World
John 8:12-30
August 27, 2017
Questions for Study and Meditation
  1. Read John 8:12-20. What does it mean to say that Jesus in the light of the world? How does this title connect to other parts of the Gospel of John? How does this title connect to the subject of Jesus witness about himself?
  2. In what specific ways did Jesus establish the truthfulness of his self-witness? Why does he make the connection between knowing him and knowing the Father in verse 19? Why does it matter that Jesus spoke these words in the treasury of the temple?
  3. Read John 8:21-30. Why did Jesus transition to talk about his departure from this world? How does this relate to Jesus being the light of the world? How did Jesus’ hearers respond, and what did Jesus say to them in return?
  4. When Jesus’ hearers asked who he was, how did Jesus respond? Why did he return to the theme of judgment? Why did he refer to his crucifixion in verse 28? What would the crucifixion display about his relationship to the Father? How so?
  5. What’s the most important thing you learned from today’s sermon? From John 8:12-30?
  6. How has this sermon helped you to grow in love for God and others?
  7. What’s the most important thing Jesus would have you do in light of this sermon?
  8. Take some time to worship Jesus. Thank him, praise him, and ask for his help as you seek to strive with other believers for the faith of the gospel.







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