Each i am is a description jesus gave of himself and is recorded in johns gospel. The eighth i am statement in johns gospel david bahn. They follow signs and miracles and have major significance on his identity, deity and his death and resurrection. What are the seven i am statements in johns gospel made by jesus. Jesus, i am, statements are not intended to be received as mere intellectual knowledge. Seven i am statements of jesus in the book of john and. The i am of the old testament in the new testament all of the i am statements fundamentally teach us what jesus does for those who believe in him.
Bible study introduction to i ams in john jesus plus nothing. Nov 09, 2015 a study of the seven i am statements jesus made throughout the book of john sunday am, november 8, 2015 dalton gilreath, oceanside church of christ. Be prayerful, dont rush it, take time to think and reflect. The 7 i am statements of jesus explained faith island. He who comes to me shall never hunger, and he who believes in me shall never thirst john 6.
Study 41 terms module 7 bible questions flashcards quizlet. The gospel of john is the only gospel that includes all seven statements jesus made about who himself. You can call them part 2 of john s underlying message to the church. The seven i am statements of jesus show us just how he does that. A study of the seven i am statements jesus made throughout the book of john sunday am, november 8, 2015 dalton gilreath, oceanside church of christ. 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. In seven of these passages, john joins this phrase to tremendous metaphors which are expressive of jesus saving relationship toward the world. The seven i am statements of christ from the book of john are our best teaching tool. There are nine to chose from, and you can take them at whatever pace suits your group. Jan 02, 2020 here are the seven metaphorical i am statements found in johns gospel. The gospel of john is built around seven miracles of. The book of john the 7 signs and the 7 i ams of jesus.
The seven i am sayings help us better understand the divinity of jesus christ. Each i am statement also reveals to us a new part of jesus character. 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. 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. Nov 09, 2018 below is a list of jesus seven i am statements in the book of john. In addition to these seven miracles, johns gospel contains seven i am statements. Seven i am statements in kids minds teach sunday school. I am the door of the sheep learn more about the door 7. Signs in the gospel of john confirm the i am sayings of jesus. This entry is part 2 of 2 in the series summarizing johns gospel.
Each statement gives us a glimpse into gods character and what hes like. The seven i am statements of jesus in johns gospel find this and more great catholic infographics and quotes. Each description begins with i am, and when we hear that, we remember that jesus is god. Instead of giving a synoptic view of jesus, john wrote about the person of jesus. There are some questions included, but they are by no means exhaustive. Each time jesus says i am, he is saying that he is god. Jun 12, 2019 the seven i am statements in john by jack kelley. 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. Seven i am statements of jesus book of john and the i am statement of revelation. Jul 07, 2018 we need to tie this together so look at the seven i ams of israels need in the old testament and compare them with the seven i ams jesus claimed to be, in the book of john. The seven i am statements of jesus in john s gospel find this and more great catholic infographics and quotes. Rather, they should motivate us to worship jesus for who he is. Identify five of jesus i am statements from john below. In part 1, the seven miracles in john, i showed how john selected these seven miracles specifically for their ability to help us believe that jesus is who he claimed to be, and that by believing we might have eternal life.
Jesus is the bread of life then jesus declared, i am the bread of life. The book of john contains seven significant moments where jesus reveals a part of his character using the phrase i am. The seven i am statements in john grace thru faith. In the book of john we find jesus demanding that we believe he is. Yet, the purpose of the i am statements is to teach us who jesus is in the gospel of john. In the gospel of john, jesus makes seven statements beginning with the words i am. To a world lost in darkness, christ offers himself as a guide. In this chapter, jesus establishes a pattern that continues through johns gospel jesus makes a statement about who he is, and he backs it up. Seven i am statements of jesus in the book of john and the.
Mar 21, 2010 what are the seven signs and seven i am statements in the gospel of john. I am the true vine 15 i am the true vine, and my father is the husbandman. In that study i showed that the focus of johns gospel is the lords judean ministry, and really only the last 21 days of that. We have spent the past 5 weeks discussing these passages. Jesus christs seven unique i am metaphorical statements about himself in the gospel of john have corresponding details in the circumstances of his birth, and corresponding signs miracles. The seven i am statements of jesus in the book of john. Seven times in the gospel of john he uses the expression, i am. If we neglect to abide in him, well shrivel up spiritually. Following those discussions, chapter two will begin looking at each of the eight i am statements. There are seven statements where jesus said what he is in the book of john. In the gospel of john i am is used by jesus in three different ways. He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty.
Some time ago we did a study on the seven miracles in john. What are the seven signs and seven i am statements in the gospel of john. In the gospel of john are the seven great i am statements spoken by jesus. The seven i am sayings of jesus christ recorded in johns. Unique to the gospel of john are seven statements jesus begins by saying i am. What are the seven i am statements in the gospel of john. Each statement gives us a glimpse into gods character and what. Jesus completed the statement that was given to moses. Aug 26, 2017 the 7 i am statements of jesus bible, jesus christ by steve patterson august 26, 2017 november 18, 2019 there are seven statements where jesus said what he is in the book of john. The seven i ams of jesus what christians want to know. Here are the seven metaphorical i am statements found in john s gospel. Below is a list of jesus seven i am statements in the book of john. When someone says, i am, it reveals something about their identity. In this study, well look at these seven i am statements to see what theyll tell us.
The seven i am statements of jesus in johns gospel catholic link. Aug 12, 2017 many are familiar with the famous i am statements of jesus recorded in john s gospel. 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 elisha. What are the seven i am statements of jesus in the gospel of john. Jesus seven i am statements in john 4 ernies musings. 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. Like god, jesus was the embodiment of the things he pointed out. I love jesus, i am, statements in the book of john. Sep 25, 2016 then, just in case the i am statement was not clear enough, jesus said, i and my father are one. While he was physically standing before the people as a human, he was bread, light, door, good shepherd, resurrection and life, way, truth and life, and the true vine.
In the last message i gave an introduction to the i am series and we looked at moses encounter with the great i am in the burning bush exodus 3. Therefore, john chose to illustrate his points by using the i am statements of jesus to show who jesus was. 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. Then jesus spoke to them again, saying, i am the light of the world. 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. Over the next seven weeks, we are going to learn about seven ways jesus describes himself.
Jesus seven i am statements may 31, 2017 jack wellman patheos explore the worlds faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality. Bible study commentary on jesus the great i am an introduction to the i ams in johns gospel. The 7 i am statements of jesus courageous christian father. 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. Their focus is on what happens after we become believers. What are the seven i am statements in johns gospel made by. Jesus is the true vine, and when we abide in him, we bear much fruit.
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. In john s gospel, jesus makes seven i am statements, but he adds to what god said about himself to moses jesus is claiming to be a more clear revelation of god by doing this. So jesus said to them again, truly, truly, i say to you, i am the door of the sheep. What are the seven i am statements of jesus in the gospel of. 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. Tgc course the i am statements of jesus the gospel coalition. 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. Sep 28, 2016 there are seven or eight i am statements in johns gospel depending on how you count them.
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