I. Introduction

II. The astounding claim of this “I AM” utterance
A. Our Lord meant that He is the promised one of God
B. Our Lord meant that He is God in the flesh
C. Our Lord meant that He is heaven’s answer to the world’s darkness

III. The glorious promise connected with our Lord’s claim

Questions for consideration: (1) Why is Christianity not primarily a philosophy of life? (2) What is the essence of Christianity, the gospel? (3) What did Jesus mean when He claimed to be the light of the world? (4) What does Jesus promise in connection with this claim?