Christ the Light Sets Us Free
Backgrounder on John 6-8:
Early in His ministry, Christ issues
a challenge: Search the scriptures
for they testify of me (Jn 5:39).
Now His public declarations and
miraculous demonstrations serve
to confirm what the OT said of Him.
Using Jewish feast days as public
forum, Jesus declares Himself
to be the Bread of Life (6:35),
the Forgiver of Sins (8:11) and
the Light of the World (8:12).
Lord, Your Light Sets Us Free:
Jesus said: I am the Light of
the world. If you Follow me,
you won’t have to walk in darkness
because you will have
the Light that leads to life…
for I know where I came from
and where I am going (Jn 8:12-14)
To the Jews who had believed
Him, Jesus said: If you Hold
to my teaching, you are really
my disciples. Then you will
know the truth, and the truth
will set you Free (v31-32).
Whoever commits and
practices sin is the slave of sin…
So if the Son sets you free,
you will be free indeed (v34-36).
Father God, thanks for sending
Your light in Jesus, for lighting
up our difficult situations we face.
Though God has not promised
joy without sorrow or peace
without pain; He has promised rest
for the labour and light for the day.
And grant that we will Be Bearers
of Your light and so bring hope
and encouragement to someone
who needs You this day. Amen.
Lord, thanks for being the Light
for we live in a dark world & there
are so many confusing voices.
Help me Lord not merely to live in
the light of Your truth, but rather
to know You more and more.
Help me to recognise Your light,
fill me with the truth to guide me,
and teach me live by the light of
Your Presence. In Jesus’ name.
Lord Jesus, this is an amazing
truth that I am truly Free in You.
Free from not only sin’s grave
penalty and terrible power but
also free from guilt and shame.
I am free not to live as I want,
but free to live as You desire; for
You have set us free to obey You.
Teach me to believe I am most free
when living as Yr servant & help me
better understand Yr grace. Amen.