Jesus simple statement—"I am the Light of the World"—is packed with good news. And in this week's featured sermon, John Piper carefully and prayerfully breaks down what Jesus meant by that simple statement. It's a powerful message. According to Piper, Jesus' statement doesn't leave us with many options. "If there is going to be a light for the world," Piper says, "it will be Jesus. It is Jesus or darkness. There is no third alternative, no other light."

This week we also feature:

• Article: Five Hammer Strokes for Creating Expository Sermon Outlines, by Jeffrey Arthurs
• Video Illustration: Light

Preaching Christ,

Matt Woodley
Managing Editor, PreachingToday.com
mwoodley@christianitytoday.com

Matt Woodley is the pastor of compassion ministries at Church of the Resurrection in Wheaton, Illinois.