“When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” READ THE FULL CHAPTER JOHN 8 AT BIBLE GATEWAY The Meaning of John 8:12 Seven times in the gospel of John, Jesus makes a powerful statement beginning with the phrase “I am.” These comments echo the words of God to Moses in Exodus 3:14. There, when Moses asks who he…