Jesus describes himself as the “Bright Morning Star” when he reveals himself to John in Revelation 22:16.
I, Jesus, have sent My angel to attest these things to you for the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, the Bright Morning Star.”
Jesus is not just one of many stars, but the bright morning star – the one that outshines all the others. While Jesus is prophesied to come from the line of David, the term Star of David (or shield of David) is never mentioned in the Bible. It is a Jewish symbol with its earliest archaeological reference from the 3rd century.
In John 9:15, Jesus says, “I am the light of the world.”
Even in the beginning of the Bible in Numbers 24:17, there is prophesy of a star, “A star will come from Jacob, and a scepter will arise from Israel.”
Jesus is the true light of the world. He is the pre-existent light, before all other light.
And as a morning star, he announces the beginning of each new day. He gives us newness. As the brightest star, he gives us a reference point for our lives.
