Light of the World (John 8:12)
Light has always been a symbol of holiness, goodness, knowledge, wisdom, grace, hope, and God’s revelation. All of these descriptions reflect Jesus Christ’s life and mission.
Man is given an invitation to walk in the light of the Lord – “Come, ye, and let us walk in the light of the Lord” (Isa. 2:5)
The “Light of the World” has four different meanings:
1. It is defined as the life of man: John 1:4 – “In Him was life (everlasting); and the life was the light of men.”
2. It is defined as the conscience which is one of the manifestations of the light of Christ: The light “which lighteth every man that cometh into the world” (John 1:9, D&C 84:46-47, Mormon 7:16, 18). This refers to the innate ability to distinguish good from evil which we commonly call conscience. This “light” proceeds forth from God through Christ and testifies of the divinity of Jesus Christ and influences people for good and prepares them to receive the Holy Ghost. It is also referred to as the spirit of the Lord, spirit of God, the breath of life, etc.
3. It is defined as physical light (Gen 1:3). He is the divine energy that is in or is the light of the sun, moon, and stars and is the power thereof by which they and the earth were made. … Light from the sun warms and energizes the earth, making life possible (D&C 88:7-10)
4. It is defined as spiritual light (1 John 1-7). Our salvation is made possible only through the merits, mercy, and grace of Jesus Christ (Acts 4:12). The doctrine of Christ (John 14:6) helps us understand that through His grace, we can learn the gospel, receive ordinances, and press forward on the path that leads to eternal life (John 3:14-15).
Living Water (John 4:10)
Jesus offered the woman at the well “living water” but did not say he was the “living water.” He describes the living water as the Holy Ghost which was yet to come after his resurrection. (John 7:37-9, 20:22)
The Holy Ghost can be manifested to men both as a power and as a gift. The power can come (temporarily) to testify before one is baptized but the gift (permanent) comes only after an authorized baptism. For some reason the Holy Ghost did not operate fully during the years of Jesus’ mortal ministry (John 16:7) but was operative in earlier dispensations (LDS Bible Dictionary “Holy Ghost”)
Lion of the Tribe of Judah (Rev 5:5)
The Lion is a symbol of the tribe of Judah, which is known as the kingly tribe. David (1000 BCE) was of the tribe of Judah (1770 BCE) and was the second king of Israel but the first to unite it under a single monarch. Christ received this Davidic heritage through his step-father, Joseph (husband of Mary, Matthew 1) whose linage (biological) comes thru David’s son, Solomon. Mary’s lineage (levirate marriage-Eusebius) (Luke 3:23-28) comes thru David’s son, Nathan.
Lord of Lords (1 Tim. 6:15)
A Lord (Greek, “kurion,” denotes a person of authority) is someone of nobility or authority. So Christ is the person of authority over all other Lords. God made “Jesus, who ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ.” (Acts 2:36) The phrase “Lord” is found in the New Testament 80 times. A King is in charge of a kingdom and may have many lords in that kingdom.
The term “Lord of Lords” refers to Christ’s dominant and supreme position over all lords, whatever their political or ethnic origin might be.
