Answer this question again: “I am… (noun)”— something that describes you, or how you are feeling right now.
2 Now the Jewish festival of Booths was near.
When the Hebrews were making their way from Egypt to the promised land they lived in temporary shelters, and their way was guided by a pillar of fire or light. During the Festival of Booths, people build and live in temporary shelters for seven days.
John 7:14 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)
14 About the middle of the festival Jesus went up into the temple and began to teach.
John 8:12 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)
12 Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life.”
Why is it significant that Jesus tells the people, “I am the Light of the World”? What does light offer them?