{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Rooted Podcast","title":"What did Jesus mean when he said, 'I am the light of the world'? – The I Am series E2","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1923,"description":"What did Jesus mean when he said, 'I am the light of the world'?\n\nIn this episode we look at John chapters 7—9, focusing on Jesus' second I am statement: 'I am the light of the world.' We track the wider context John provides in his Gospel account touching on the escalating tension between the Jewish leaders and Jesus. We explore the significance of references to light in the Bible and connect Jesus’ statement with both the healing of the blind man and the discussion about spiritual blindness.\n \nWe consider whether there’s a link between light and learning, as well as truth. We talk about how words can enlighten us, just as Jesus – the Word made flesh – illuminates things once hidden. \nFinally, we reflect on what it means that believers are called to be the light of the world today, emphasising the importance of following Jesus and sharing his message.\n\nTimestamps\nRooted:\nRooted is our devotional journal that helps make the Bible available to everyone, everywhere. Every other month, you’ll receive a new 80-page journal filled with insightful devotionals, thought-provoking prompts, and lots of opportunities to reflect, journal and be creative. Sign up today to receive your first journal for free.\nSend us your questions!\nWe'd love to hear from you.\nSubmit your question\n\nBible Society:\nThe Rooted Podcast is brought to you by Bible Society, a Christian organisation that translates, publishes, and distributes the Bible. We communicate its relevance and invite people to experience the transforming power of the Scriptures in today’s world. Visit our website to find out more.\n\nBible Society socials: \nFacebook\nInstagram\nX (formerly Twitter) \nDisclaimer: \nThis is a Bible Society podcast, but it’s also a conversation between people exploring the Bible together. We won’t get everything right, and we won’t always agree! Please be patient with us and join us on the journey.\n#Gospel #IAM #Miracles #LightOfTheWorld #SpiritualBlindess #ChristianLiving #ChristianPodcast","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/GVLHYRlXZ6OcRG8LwbokDUug3NzIEDMeFpe3SmdK55Q/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQ3MzA1LzE3MDEy/NzAwMDAtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}