John now turns his discussion of Jesus as water and food to Jesus as light. Jesus called himself the light of the world because it was obvious to him that those who wouldn't listen to him were stumbling around in spiritual darkness. He said his light would lead to life because everyone who turns away from the light of Jesus wanders deeper into the darkness away from God and into death.
Knowing that Jesus is our guiding light is an idea that makes people who want to be near God glad. People who don't want anything to do with God get angry with Jesus for saying they will die. Following the eternal light of Jesus will assure us of eternal life with our saviour.
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