Then spake jesus again unto them, saying, i am the light of the world. God had revealed himself to moses with a resounding i am. Seven i am metaphorical statements of jesus christ in the gospel of john. Without bread or rice, a meal would not seem like a meal. I am the true vine, and my father is the vinedresser john 15. There are some questions included, but they are by no means exhaustive. What are the seven i am statements in johns gospel made by. Here they are the 7 i am sayings of jesus in john 1. What are the seven i am statements in johns gospel made by jesus. That means they have a common view when it comes to their books and. Nov 29, 2018 the i am statements of jesus are listed as they are recorded in the gospel of john. The seven i am statements of jesus in the book of john. Jesus i am statements with and without the predicate nominative in st. 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.
Jesus, i am, statements are not intended to be received as mere intellectual knowledge. Jesus answered, i am the way and the truth and the life. The bread of life and jesus said to them, i am the bread of life. 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. Here are the seven metaphorical i am statements found in john s gospel. Jan 02, 2020 here are the seven metaphorical i am statements found in johns gospel. The seven i am statements in john engraved in gold on.
There are seven or eight i am statements in john s gospel depending on how you count them. The seven i am statements of jesus offer the truth of jesus identity. Throughout this study, kids will learn about the character of christ and how they can follow him through faith. Mar 21, 2010 what are the seven signs and seven i am statements in the gospel of john. The 7 i am statements of jesus explained faith island. He that abideth in me, and i in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit. The i am statements of jesus are listed as they are recorded in the gospel of john. 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. I love jesus, i am, statements in the book of john.
And part of that structure is the inclusion of seven striking statements jesus made, which have come to be called the seven i ams. John will also record four i am statements in which jesus does not use a predicate nominative. In this groundwork series we study jesus eight i am statements in the biblical book of john to discover the facets of god jesus shares with us, understand the parallels these statements have in the old testament, and discuss what these identity statements continue to mean for us and our relationship with god today. Out of the four gospel, three of them are synoptic gospels.
Jesus 7 i am statements finding i am teaching clip by lysa. Thus in those passages in johns gospel where jesus uses i am in an absolute sense. The seven i am statements of jesus in johns gospel find this and more great catholic infographics and quotes. In china i know you have a lot of rice, but you also have bread. This phrase is important because it is one that god used to identify himself to moses, and the jews recognized it as a name for god. Lysa terkeurst speaks on near death experience and book uninvited duration. Below is a list of jesus seven i am statements in the book of john. 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. Emphatic i am statements of jesus in the gospel of john. Jesus completed the statement that was given to moses. The seven i ams of jesus what christians want to know. The eighth i am statement in johns gospel david bahn.
Even though jesus made the statement during his time on earth. Nov 19, 2016 188 les feldick bible study lesson 2 part 4 book 16 the seven i am s of the old testament duration. Jesus 7 i am statements finding i am teaching clip by. From the opening verses he declares that jesus is god, stressing his unique relationship with god the father. The i am statements of jesus paperback january 7, 2019 by w m henry author 4. John wrote his gospel to persuade people to believe in jesus 20. 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. Rather, they should motivate us to worship jesus for who he is. The book of john the 7 signs and the 7 i ams of jesus. The difference between a great book and an ephemeral one lies in the fact that we read an ephemeral book once and never wish to go. In the gospel of john, an allimportant phrase, spoken by jesus, is repeated seven times. He who comes to me shall never hunger, and he who believes in me shall never thirst.
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. In his gospel, jesus is reported as giving seven i am statements about himself in response to somebodys question, a situation to emphasize who he was. Jesus when he walked on this earth was the godman john 1. Jesus i am statements would have particular significance to the firstcentury jewish listener.
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. What are the seven i am statements in johns gospel made. What did jesus mean when he said i am the door john 10. Mar 06, 2014 and jesus said unto them, i am the bread of life. Some think jesus never claimed to god, that perhaps this was an invention by early christians or misreading paul. 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. I am the 7 i am statements of jesus archives wilson. They are explained why jesus used particular metaphors to emphasize who he was. In this repetition we see the fullness of his character. The seven i am statements in john might best be understood as falling under and echoing this initial, ultimate claim of jesus. The book of john contains seven significant moments where jesus reveals a part of his character using the phrase i am. There are seven or eight i am statements in johns gospel depending on how you count them.
Last sunday, during the wrapup of our multiyear series through the gospel of john, i laid out five different lists of 7s that john used to point people to jesus. About what is most important to them and about them. If we neglect to abide in him, well shrivel up spiritually. In the book of john the 7 i ams as well as the book of revelation, jesus describes himself with the words starting with i am. 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. Here are the seven metaphorical i am statements found in johns gospel. This is the second sermon in the 7part series entitled i am. 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. In the new testament, jesus also in describing himself where he used the words i am. The seven i am statements in john grace thru faith.
Each statement gives us a glimpse into gods character and what hes like. To a world lost in darkness, christ offers himself as a guide. 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. When someone says, i am, it reveals something about their identity. What did jesus mean when he said, i and the father are one john 10. Collected below are the seven i am statements of john, in which we hear the truth of jesus identity. He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty. 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 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. Many are familiar with the famous i am statements of jesus recorded in johns gospel. The seven i am statements in john engraved in gold on river stones from the holy land.
In the book of exodus when moses was at the burning bush, god told him that he was i am. 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. There are nine to chose from, and you can take them at whatever pace suits your group. Each statement gives us a glimpse into gods character and what. Therefore, john chose to illustrate his points by using the i am statements of jesus to show who jesus was. With that in mind, lets spend some time savoring jesus, i am, statements. In addition to these seven miracles, johns gospel contains seven i am. Seven i am statements of jesus book of john and the i am statement of revelation. Johns gospel has seven distinct moments where jesus claims to be. Unique to the gospel of john are seven statements jesus begins by saying i am. There are seven statements where jesus said what he is in the book of john. 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. What are the seven signs and seven i am statements in the gospel of john.
Seven i am statements of jesus in the book of john and the. Jesus is the true vine, and when we abide in him, we bear much fruit. In this seven week life group series called i am jesus, we will explore these i am statements found in the gospel of john. What are the seven i am statements in the gospel of john. He focuses on seven of jesus miracles, to demonstrate his divinity.
Instead of giving a synoptic view of jesus, john wrote about the person of jesus. The 7 i am statements of jesus courageous christian father. The original hearers of this, i am, statement of jesus would have had two things in mind. Like god, jesus was the embodiment of the things he pointed out. He who comes to me shall never hunger, and he who believes in me shall never thirst john 6. As peter said, salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men. These i am statements tell us who jesus is according to his own statements. For example, when i say, i am a christian, im making a big, bold statement that my.
In johns book, are paired together 7 signs from jesus, and also 7 i am sayings that john links together. Jesus said to them, most assuredly, i say to you, before abraham was, i am. 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. Nov 09, 2018 below is a list of jesus seven i am statements in the book of john. What are the seven i am statements of jesus in the gospel of. Then jesus spoke to them again, saying, i am the light of the world. Seven times in the gospel of john he uses the expression, i am. These statements of jesus, found in the book of john, are called the i am statements, and they recall the lord gods selfidentification in exodus 3. He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will. Twentythree times in all we find our lords meaningful i am. The seven i am statements in john engraved in gold on river. He did not want to go about in judea because the jewish leaders there were looking for a way to kill him. This message considers the second of jesus seven i am statements found in the gospel of john, that jesus is the light of the world. After brief background from johns gospel this piece will concentrate on these examples from revelation.
Jan 02, 2020 at this, they picked up stones to stone him, but jesus hid himself, slipping away from the temple grounds john 8. What are the seven i am statements of jesus in the gospel. No one comes to the father except through me john 14. To interpret john rightly, we need to observe that jesus ministry is anchored in the old testament, and that every character of the old testament points to the work that jesus came to accomplish. Sep 28, 2016 jesus said to him, i am the way, the truth, and the life. Jesus 7 i am statements finding i am teaching clip by lysa terkeurst.
Be prayerful, dont rush it, take time to think and reflect. 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. What are the seven i am statements of jesus in the gospel of john. In the book of john we find jesus demanding that we believe he is.