1. Why men don't believe (37-43)

From the point of view of God's sovereignty, the rejection of Jesus by the Jews was a fulfillment of prophecy. Isaiah spoke about people who hear God's word but do not repent; they do not let God's light into their hearts, so they become harder and harder. Men don't come to Jesus' glorious light because they don't want to leave their dark hiding places and their sins (Jn 3:19). One real reason for unbelief is in verse 43: Men are proud. They want men's praise rather than God's approval (Jn 5:44).

2. The very word I spoke will condemn him (44-50)

Jesus is the light of the world. He was sent by God. No one who believes in him will stay in darkness. He did not come to judge the world but to save it. Those who receive his word and believe in him are saved and live in God's light. Those who reject him judge themselves and remain in darkness to be destroyed.

Application: Lord, let me live in your light and obey your word.
One Word: Come to Jesus the light