Last week we saw in this chapter that the pharisees accused jesus of being a liar because he was the only witness concerning himself 8. We maintain that jesus attributed the divine name of god i am from exodus 3. I am that, i am wayne dyer no ads during meditation books from dr wayne dyer in description duration. Here are the seven metaphorical i am statements found in johns gospel. Therefore the jews were grumbling about him, because he said, i am the bread that came down out of heaven.
The statements are clear, poetic, and give kids insight into who jesus was and why it is of the utmost importance that they believe in him. The seven i ams of jesus what christians want to know. Sep 28, 2016 there are seven or eight i am statements in johns gospel depending on how you count them. What are the seven i am statements of jesus in the gospel of john. Seven times in the gospel of john he uses the expression, i am. This good friday, i encourage you to meditate on jesus i am statements in the book of john. At this, they picked up stones to stone him, but jesus hid himself, slipping away from the temple grounds john 8.
These are exactly the tools sach brought to the i am statements in john in our discussion, helping us as teachers to go deeper into what jesus was communicating about himself through vivid images such as bread, light, shepherd, door, and vine. What are the seven signs and seven i am statements in the gospel of john. When someone says, i am, it reveals something about their identity. The gospel of john is the only gospel that contains all seven of jesus i am statements, and each one is significant and had special meaning which only the jews could understand. In addition to these seven miracles, johns gospel contains seven i am statements. In the book of john we find jesus demanding that we believe he is the christ, the divine son of god that was sent from heaven. This study is part of a 8 part series on the i am statements of jesus. In statement 2 we learn that through him we gain spiritual understanding and wisdom for living. I am the door of the sheep learn more about the door 7. Their focus is on what happens after we become believers. The book of john is different than the synoptics as it covers only 21 days of jesus 3. The seven i am statements in john might best be understood as falling under and echoing this initial, ultimate claim of jesus. In this chapter jesus tells his disciples that, i am the way, the truth, and the life. I am statements in the book of john brian boyles, samuel carrara, melissa carrara, david sizemore, alex mcfarland on.
I am paper out of those seven i am statements recorded in john i would like to discuss the one found in john chapter 14. Unique to the gospel of john are seven statements jesus begins by saying i am. Each statement gives us a glimpse into gods character and what. The 7 i am statements of jesus explained faith island. The eighth i am statement in johns gospel david bahn. I love jesus, i am, statements in the book of john. Jesus completed the statement that was given to moses. Aug 12, 2017 many are familiar with the famous i am statements of jesus recorded in johns gospel. Nine sermonettes presented sunday morning september 10, 2017 at the church of jesus the christ ministries, 105 veronica ave. Its our job as parents, teachers, and pastors to make sure kids understand just how special he is the seven i am statements of christ from the book of john are our best teaching tool. In seven of these passages, john joins this phrase to tremendous metaphors which are expressive of jesus saving relationship toward the world.
These include his citation of jesuss seven i am statements, in which jesus spoke of himself in terms such as the light of the world 8. Seven i am statements of jesus book of john and the i am statement of revelation. There is another i am statement in the book of revelation, but these i am statements in the gospel of john point back to the old testament and also. Jesus is comfort and certainty in an uncertain world. Bibl323 i am paper the gospel of john states seven statements that jesus proclaimed, which we today know as i am. Seven i am statements of jesus in the book of john and.
In the gospel of john, jesus makes seven statements beginning with the words i am. There are seven or eight i am statements in johns gospel depending on how you count them. Find out through the i am statements in the book of john. Nancy guthrie interviews andrew sach on how to teach jesuss i am statements and how knowing the old testament is essential to. About what is most important to them and about them. The violent response of the jews to jesus i am statement indicates they clearly understood what he was declaringthat he was the eternal god incarnate. That means they have a common view when it comes to their books and.
These seven statements relate to the seven objects described and placed in the israelite tabernacle during the exodus. Out of the four gospel, three of them are synoptic gospels. You can call them part 2 of john s underlying message to the church. In this chapter, jesus establishes a pattern that continues through johns gospeljesus makes a statement about who he is, and he backs it up with something he does.
Jesus is the bread of life then jesus declared, i am the bread of life. Apr 10, 2020 this good friday, i encourage you to meditate on jesus i am statements in the book of john. Mar 06, 2014 there are really more then seven i am statements found in the book of john, but here is an outline of the seven plus more statements of who jesus is. Nov 09, 2018 below is a list of jesus seven i am statements in the book of john. This will enhance your understanding of his i am statements, and youll gain greater insight. Jun, 2019 these are exactly the tools sach brought to the i am statements in john in our discussion, helping us as teachers to go deeper into what jesus was communicating about himself through vivid images such as bread, light, shepherd, door, and vine. The seven i am statements of christ from the book of john are our best teaching tool. Jan 02, 2020 here are the seven metaphorical i am statements found in johns gospel. We have spent the past 5 weeks discussing these passages. The book of john the 7 signs and the 7 i ams of jesus.
Jesus eight i am statements in the book of john youtube. Break the code jesus i am statements write the previous letter in the alphabet to decipher. In several of these he joins his i am with seven tremendous. All the ot and gods redemptive acts were pointing to the coming of jesus as the godinflesh, the true and better israel, and the fulfillment of all the ot types and shadows. In china i know you have a lot of rice, but you also have bread. We will return to the eighth chapter of the gospel of john in order to do this. In the gospel of john i am is used by jesus in three different ways. Jesus, i am, statement that he is the bread of life is a profound reminder to us that our only hope for joy and satisfaction is in him. Sep 26, 2017 the eight i am statements of jesus christ in the book of john. In the book of exodus when moses was at the burning bush, god told him that he was i am.
John was also the writer of the book of revelation where there are some more i am statements of jesus that are less well known. By doing so, you can reflect on all he is to you, and what he freely gave so you can live forever with him. Original greek text i am the bread of life learn more about the bread of life. Nine sermonettes presented sunday morning september 10, 2017 at the church. This is a very important verse to trinitarians because it is one of the places we use to show that jesus is god. How many miracles does john use in the first 12 chapters.
Jesus said, i am the way, the truth, the life john 14. Each i am statement also reveals to us a new part of jesus character. This phrase is important because it is one that god used to identify himself to. For example, when i say, i am a christian, im making a big, bold statement that my identity in christ is whats. Jesus said to them, most assuredly, i say to you, before abraham was, i am.
Statement 3 explains that he has given us free and unlimited access to his kingdom. I am statements read jesus i am statements in the book of john to help students make a list of positive i am statements about themselves. There are some questions included, but they are by no means exhaustive. Statement 1 tells us that jesus is the one who spiritually sustains us. The seven i am statements in john engraved in gold on river. The seven i am statements in john engraved in gold on. The statements are clear, poetic, and give kids insight into who jesus was and why it. In summary, lets put each of these seven i am statements in capsule form.
In this seven day study we will study the 7 signs of jesus, and the 7 i am statements of jesus, to demonstrate that john structured his book in a way that helps. There is another i am statement in the book of revelation, but these i am statements in the gospel of john point back to the old testament and also into the kingdom. He who comes to me shall never hunger, and he who believes in me shall never thirst john 6. Then jesus spoke to them again, saying, i am the light of the world. How to teach the i am statements in john the gospel coalition. What are the seven i am statements in johns gospel made. Open in prayer, then say, for the past several weeks, we have been learning about the seven i am statements jesus made, which are recorded in the book of john. What are the seven i am statements of jesus in the gospel of. Here are the seven metaphorical i am statements found in john s gospel. In the gospel of john, jesus offers eight word pictures to help understand his identity. They demonstrate both the eternal and the personal nature of god, all the while inviting us into relationship with him.
Emphatic i am statements of jesus in the gospel of john. The seven i am statements one of the distinctive elements of the teaching of jesus is the way he expresses important truths in terms of his own personal character and mission. He is the light that shines on the path of righteousness. To a world lost in darkness, christ offers himself as a guide. Therefore, john chose to illustrate his points by using the i am statements of jesus to show who jesus was. In this seven day study we will study the 7 signs of jesus, and the 7 i am statements of jesus, to demonstrate that john structured his book in a way that helps the reader see that jesus fulfills the ministry of. Seven i am statements of jesus in the book of john and the. Sep 15, 2014 i am that, i am wayne dyer no ads during meditation books from dr wayne dyer in description duration. What are the seven i am statements in the gospel of john. A multimedia devotional series on the i am statements of jesus in the gospel of john curated by esteban shedd in partnership with streetlights bible. He is the bread that satisfies our deepest longings. After brief background from johns gospel this piece will concentrate on these examples from revelation.
This quiz is part of the bbbs through the bible thread, and all questions are taken from the kjv. So jesus said to them again, truly, truly, i say to you, i am the door of the sheep. Seven i am metaphorical statements of jesus christ in the gospel of john. In this study, well look at these seven i am statements to see what theyll tell us. Twentythree times in all we find our lords meaningful i am ego eimi, gk. These names jesus chose for himself throughout his ministry matter because they connect him to god. Since the statement is not before abraham was i was, it is easy for some moderns reading through certain metaphysical assumptions to conclude that this is a statement of the atemporality of god, or about the nature of time in general. Each time jesus says i am, he is saying that he is god. Be prayerful, dont rush it, take time to think and reflect. Jesus i am statements are not intended to be received as mere intellectual knowledge. Many are familiar with the famous i am statements of jesus recorded in johns gospel. In this chapter, jesus establishes a pattern that continues through john s gospeljesus makes a statement about who he is, and he backs it up with something he does. There are nine to chose from, and you can take them at whatever pace suits your group. I am statements of christ lesson pack teach sunday school.
Like god, jesus was the embodiment of the things he pointed out. What are the seven i am statements in johns gospel made by. The eight i am statements of jesus christ in the book of john. What are the seven i am statements of jesus in the gospel. There are 22 of these emphatic i am statements in the gospel of john in which jesus is quoted directly, and two in which jesus is quoted indirectly through others. John used a variety of techniques to communicate to his readers the nature of jesus.
Below is a list of jesus seven i am statements in the book of john. The book of john contains seven significant moments where jesus reveals a part of his character using the phrase i am. These i am statements tell us who jesus is according to his own statements. The book of john is the fourth book of the new testament. Rather, they should motivate us to worship jesus for who he is. Each statement gives us a glimpse into gods character and what hes like.
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