Socratic Seminar #2

Jesus as the Light of the World

Scripture Reading: John 1:1-18

Opening Question:

Which description of Jesus or light stands out the most to you in this scripture?

Core Question 1:

How is light associated with Jesus’s life & teachings?

Core Question 2:

In John 8:12, Jesus says, “I am the light of the world.  Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”  What does this verse mean to you?

Core Question 3:

The sun as the physical light source of our world provides both light and warmth. How do we see both qualities of light in Jesus?

Concluding Question:

What would it look like for us, as the church, to live as light & warmth in the world? (Fires or Lighthouses vs. Headlights or Bug zappers)