This Light Does Not MoveJohn 8:12-30

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One dark and stormy night…

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.

Jesus’ Declaration

I am the Light of the World…

Light of the World = golden lampstand?

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

… the waves began to crash upon the lighthouse.

Wave 1

• 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)

PHARISEES JESUS

Wave 2

• 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)

PHARISEES JESUS

Jesus’ Purpose

Light exposes sin (and its dangers).

Light directs to safety.

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)

“Maine Lighthouses”Photography courtesy of Bob Shelton