Seven times in the gospel of john, jesus makes a powerful statement. As the truth, many people refused to believe in him, as we see in chapter 12 verse 37. As we approach this study, let us look to god, asking that through his spirit he may draw us closer to the light of the world. John chapter 8 includes the story of the adulterous woman, a wellknown but. Light is a used as a symbol of the absence of darkness. The mystery of the jews in john chapter 8 the phrase the jews appears many times in the johannine text, something that distinguishes the gospel of john from the synoptic gospels. Gospel of john chapter 8 free online bible study lessons. Then jesus again spoke to them, saying, i am the light of the world. The gospel of john begins with a lovely little poem about jesus. The gospel of john for youth commentary by pastor ron beckham. When jesus spoke again to the people, he said, i am the light of the. In verse 12, jesus describes himself as the light of the world and verse 32 contains the wellknown teaching ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.
After jesus had spoken these things, he went away and was hidden from them. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints 4,323,872 views. Today we come to another of those wonderful symbols, in the opening words of verse 12 of chapter 8 of the gospel. Scott huckaby is developing a bible study series that will be a verse by verse exposition of the book of john.
It should be noted that many jews believed in jesus and became disciples so it is best to translated, or paraphrase it as certain rogues among the jews. Facebook icon twitter icon bible verses like john 8. Whoever n follows me will not owalk in darkness, but will have the light of life. Christ the light of the world, with consequent discussions. The mount of olives is about a mile long and was right next to the city of jerusalem. John 8 is the eighth chapter in the gospel of john in the new testament of the christian bible. The woman taken in adultery is brought before christchrist is the.
Home commentaries john gills exposition of the entire bible hebrews chapter 8 verse 12 the new john gill exposition of the entire bible search this resource. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. John 8 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Sep, 2016 watch our overview video on the gospel of john, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought.
When jesus spoke again to the people, he said, i am the light of the world. Though he performed so many signs before them, yet they were not believing in him, although he was the truth. Therefore, brethren, we are debtors the appellation, brethren, is not used, because they were so by nation or by blood, though many in the church at rome were jews. John 2 is the second chapter of the gospel of john in the new testament of the christian bible.
Watch our overview video on the gospel of john, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Describe how each passage might have applied to the situation presented to jesus. Hebrews chapter 8 verse 12 the new john gill exposition. If you follow me, you wont have to walk in darkness, because you will have the. Also describe the appropriateness of stoning the woman as provided by the pharisees in the gospel of john chapter 8. The most popular bible verses from john 12 found 50 verses john 12. Out of his heart shall flow rivers of living water, john 7. Aug 29, 20 21 videos play all gospel of john chapter by chapter 21 videos luwalaga j. He sent his one and only son into the world that we might live through him. John 12 indepth versebyverse bible study and commentary of john chapter 12 in plain english.
Scott huckaby is developing a bible study series that will be a versebyverse exposition of the book of john. Genesis exodus leviticus numbers deuteronomy joshua judges ruth the first book of samuel the second book of samuel the first book of kings the second book of kings the first book of chronicles the second book of chronicles ezra nehemiah esther job book psalms proverbs ecclesiastes song of solomon isaiah jeremiah lamentations ezekiel daniel hosea joel amos obadiah jonah micah nahum habakkuk. John 8 niv bible but jesus went to the mount of olives. John chapter 8 words in red in the scriptures are the words of jesus verse 1. While i am in the world, i am the light of the world. Bible tracts and christian essays of scott huckaby.
Verse click for chapter new international version when jesus spoke again to the people, he said, i am the light of the world. Earlier in the gospel of john, jesus seems to have conceded this. John chapter 8 words in red in the scriptures are the words of jesusverse 1. He straightened up and said, the sinless one among you, go first.
Whoever nfollows me will not owalk in darkness, but will have the light of life. The events recorded in chapter one of johns gospel take place in bethabara or bethany, but in john 1. One who presides over the world where we are going, and over the world in which we now are. John 8, new international version niv the bible app. But jesus bent down and started to write on the ground with his finger. Bending down again, he wrote some more in the dirt. Others take a different view, putting the discourses in john 8. Though he performed so many signs before them, yet. One whose death as our saviour is all important, and not less his life.
This chapter focuses on the reactions of love and hate, belief and rejection toward christ, leading to the cross. John 12, new international version niv the bible app. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the. It continues the account of jesus debate with the pharisees after the feast of tabernacles, which began in the previous chapter. John 12 niv bible six days before the passover, jesus. The things which jesus claims about himself in this chapter are those which draw some men to faith verse 30 and drive others farther away verse 59. First, this text is placed between two of the most fascinating stories in the gospelsthe story of the woman caught in adultery in the early verses of chapter 8, and the story of the healing of the man born blind in chapter 9. For i have not come to judge the world, but to save. Daily study questions for the gospel of john chapter 8 day one.
Later in this same chapter jesus will use a slightly different version of this ideanot part of the primary seven i am. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life. John 8 indepth versebyverse commentary and bible study of john chapter 8 in plain english. Biblical studiesnew testament commentariesthe gospel of. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. John 8 indepth verse by verse commentary and bible study of john chapter 8 in plain english. In john, jesus becomes human as the incarnation of the creator god of. Again jesus spoke to them, saying, i am the light of the world. That we have in christ one who is human, yet divine. Where the light shines darkness is expelled and cannot exist. Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, i am the light of the world. They made her stand before the group 4and said to jesus, teacher, this woman was caught in the act of adultery.