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. The 7 i am statements of jesus courageous christian father. Wiersbe explores the i am statements of godfrom his burning bush conversation with moses, to his powerful reassurances to the israelites, to jesuss startling claim to be the light of the world. He rather asserted his possession of the nature of eternal godhood, identifying himself with jehovahs identity of himself to moses and israeli am that i am exo. Below is a list of jesus seven i am statements in the book of john.
Jesus seven i am statements from john living a christian life. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life. In the next few weeks, i plan to look at the 21 affirmations individually beginning with the seven i am statements. In addition to these seven miracles, johns gospel contains seven i am statements. To solidify his point, john employs a trinity of sevens that demonstrate the divinity of christ. These names jesus chose for himself throughout his ministry matter because they connect him to god. Jesus seven i am statements in john 1 ernies musings. See more ideas about i am statements, bible lessons and kids church. One of the most controversial statements he made is within jesus christ seven i am statements.
Seven i am statements of jesus in the book of john and. Jesus when he walked on this earth was the godman john 1. I am totally convinced that he is who he says he is. Changing the water into wine symbolizes the replacement of judaism with the gospel.
For some people the invitation to spend a day with jesus may stir up some resistance, some feelings of shame, fear, or even anger that might surprise or maybe even shock the individual, while for others this invitation might release a deep internal sigh of yes this is. Many christians find themselves mired in past regrets or future fears, but the name of god itself reminds readers that god. What are the seven i am statements in johns gospel made. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of john in the bible king james version. Seven i am statements of jesus in the book of john and the. Nov 21, 2018 what meaning do the i am statements found in the bible have. The violent response of the jews to jesus i am statement indicates they clearly understood what he was declaringthat he. The gospel of john is interesting in that it focuses on 7 i am statements. In every chapter, john reveals the deity of christ. Have the authorities really concluded that he is the messiah. The seven i ams of jesus what christians want to know. It is only through jesus we find our spiritual hunger and thirst is filled b.
The i am statements by jesus in john s gospel have resonant echoes of the great i am statements by god in the old testament. We have spent the past 5 weeks discussing these passages. John 7 gnt jesus and his brothers after this, bible. John records seven profound i am statements that jesus made about himself. From the opening verses he declares that jesus is god, stressing his unique relationship with god the father. In seven of these passages, john joins this phrase to tremendous metaphors which are expressive of jesus saving relationship toward the world. 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. 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. John, jesus makes seven statements beginning with the words i am. John also recorded two other instances in which the lord said, i am john 8. There are other places in bible where god speaks of himself, to describe his nature and attributes.
In the gospel of john i am is used by jesus in three different ways. 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. What are jesus seven, i am statements found in the. These seven statements relate to the seven objects described and placed in the israelite tabernacle during the exodus. Jesus answered, i am the way and the truth and the life. 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.
John wrote his gospel to persuade people to believe in jesus 20. Home content index books of the bible john seven i am statement. What are the seven i am statements in johns gospel made by. You can call them part 2 of john s underlying message to the church. 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 statement gives us a glimpse into gods character and what. 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. As peter said, salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men. The i am statements of john 14 114 faithlife sermons. I am statements of christ lesson pack teach sunday school. 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. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine. The book can be read devotionally by christians with much profit. Aug 31, 2016 the seven i am statements of jesus i am the true vine john 15. It can also be given as a gift to nonchristians interested in learning about christianity. In this study, well look at these seven i am statements to see what theyll tell us.
Answers to the i am statements requite you to write out the entire statement. May 04, 2020 jesus said, i am the way, the truth, the life john 14. The 7 symbolic days in the beginning of saint johns gospel new testament charts list list of charts. Jesus said to them, most assuredly, i say to you, before abraham was, i am. 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. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Jesus said, i am the way, the truth, the life john 14. The seven i am statements of jesus i am the true vine. Jesus 7 i am statements in john for my twitter friends julie and mike.
John describes the water in terms of jewish purification, and the wine as the grace and truth that comes through jesus christ. Jesus is comfort and certainty in an uncertain world. Throughout this study, kids will learn about the character of christ and how they can follow him through faith. For example, you may make a list of the seven i ams and pray something like this. Their focus is on what happens after we become believers. There are nine to chose from, and you can take them at whatever pace suits your group. Aug 28, 2016 to solidify his point, john employs a trinity of sevens that demonstrate the divinity of christ. At this, they picked up stones to stone him, but jesus hid himself, slipping away from the temple grounds john 8. There are some questions included, but they are by no means exhaustive. And in john 15 explains how to get and keep everything he has promised us. Jan 02, 2020 at this, they picked up stones to stone him, but jesus hid himself, slipping away from the temple grounds john 8. Aug 18, 2016 the gospel of john is interesting in that it focuses on 7 i am statements.
The book of john world religions christianity ciera waga. The koine greek term ego eimi literally i am or it is i, is an emphatic form of the copulative verb. Sep 15, 2014 i am that, i am wayne dyer no ads during meditation books from dr wayne dyer in description duration. Feb 10, 2011 i am totally convinced that he is who he says he is. Introduction to the i am statements of christ outline by.
Why i am a christian is easy to read and presents the essentials of christianity clearly. Truly, truly, i say to you, before abraham was, i am john 8. I am a christian, im making a big, bold statement that my identity in christ is whats most. The very phrase i am would be understood by the jews as a declaration of. The 7 i am statements of jesus explained faith island. 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. His true identity is clearly seen in the titles he is given. What are the seven i am statements of jesus in the gospel of john. These seven i am statements and signs as a conglomerate represent jesus and his wholeness and represent the benefits to those who believe in him and trust their lives to him. 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. 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. I am that, i am wayne dyer no ads during meditation books from dr wayne dyer in description duration. Mar 06, 2014 then said jesus unto them again, verily, verily, i say unto you, i am the door of the sheep. They demonstrate both the eternal and the personal nature of god, all the while inviting us into relationship with him.
We will return to the eighth chapter of the gospel of john in order to do this. What meaning do the i am statements found in the bible have. In fact, he often spoke in parables, or, as we will see in this article, in metaphors. 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. John bible book with full chapters king james version. Bibl323 i am paper the gospel of john states seven statements that jesus proclaimed, which we today know as i am. In the passage, jesus has sat down in the temple to teach some of the people, after he spent the previous night at the mount of olives. The book of john contains seven significant moments where jesus reveals a part of his character using the phrase i am. In the gospel of john, jesus offers eight word pictures to help understand his identity. The significance of the i am statements in the bible. The gospel of john i am statements flashcards quizlet. Its hard to recognize that as a family record, but each of the gospels presents jesus in a different way, and three of four have genealogies. Jesus and the woman taken in adultery often called pericope adulterae for short is a passage found in the gospel of john 7. Ciera waga april 26, 2014 bible as literature the book of john is the third book in the new testament of the bible.
The seven i am statements of jesus in the book of john. In the four gospels jesus unique authority and identity as the son of god are expressed in sayings which begin with the words i am greek, ego eimi, a phenomenon most frequently. A summary of my case against christianity 2008 john w. John 7 gnt jesus and his brothers after this, bible gateway. He that abideth in me, and i in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit. And those i am statements can be a great way to pray, particularly when your faith and hope need a boost. The i am statements of jesus sermon series this sermon series, written by the rev kevin giles, looks at jesus seven i am statements in the gospel of john. The 7 i am statements of jesus christ brett yardley. I love jesus, i am, statements in the book of john. The book of john contains many themes throughout the book that are repeated amongst various scriptures. We encounter the first significant i am statements in the bible in exodus 3. The other gospels are mostly devoted the the galilean ministry which preceded it. It starts with jesus genealogy as the preexistent one 1. The seven i am statements in john grace thru faith.
It is one of four gospels concerning the good news about jesus christ. This study is part of a 8 part series on the i am statements of jesus. He who comes to me shall never hunger, and he who believes in me shall never thirst. What are the seven i am statements in the gospel of john. What is the meaning of each of the seven great i am statements in the gospel of john. During jesuss ministry on earth, he said many things that challenged his listeners. If it were not so, would i have told you that i go to prepare a place for you. This i am statement stresses that no one can enter the kingdom of heaven by any other means than christ himself. All of the i am statements from the gospel of john that need to be known for the quiz as well as similarities and differences between the gospel of john and the synoptic gospels. Mar 21, 2010 in doing so, john adequately portrays the authority that christ has to teach, lead, and save us.
The book of john the 7 signs and the 7 i ams of jesus. The seven i am statements of christ from the book of john are our best teaching tool. Jesus says that i am all you need, needed, and will ever need. Today we will look at the final and most dramatic i am statement in the gospel of john. Seven i am statements of jesus kerry shook ministries. There is a good brief, simplified discussion of the two theories based on how one punctuates john 7. He focuses on seven of jesus miracles, to demonstrate his divinity.
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