I am statements of christ lesson pack teach sunday school. This description likely pointed to john for three reasons. He who comes to me shall never hunger, and he who believes in me shall never thirst john 6. There are nine to chose from, and you can take them at whatever pace suits your group. Jun 24, 2012 the 7 times that the lord jesus said i am in john s gospel, eg. What are the seven i am statements in johns gospel made by jesus. In this, the 6th i am statement of jesus in the book of john, jesus makes an exclusive claim to be the way, the truth and the life. We learned that in the gospel of john in the bible, john the guy who wrote the book of john records seven different times jesus calls himself i am, and then describes himself in a special way. Each time jesus says i am, he is saying that he is god. 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. Pastor gary helps us understand how christ makes it possible to send out an s. But when the jewish festival of tabernacles was near.
Seven i am statements of jesus book of john and the i am statement of revelation. 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. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The gurus feet are the two elements in the mantra soham which means i am that. Here are the seven metaphorical i am statements found in john s gospel. The 7 symbolic days in the beginning of saint johns gospel new testament charts list list of charts john 1. In addition to these seven miracles, johns gospel contains seven i am statements. We also learned that a porter guarded the door by physically placing himself across the entrance john 10.
The 7 i am statements of jesus courageous christian father. In his gospel, the apostle john had recorded eight occasions when jesus had made metaphorical statements about himself. They follow signs and miracles and have major significance on his identity, deity and his death and resurrection. The 7 i am statements of jesus explained faith island.
Seven i am statements of jesus in the book of john and the. Each statement gives us a glimpse into gods character and what hes like. Below is a list of jesus seven i am statements in the book of john. Out of the four gospel, three of them are synoptic gospels. I am the good shepherd, i am the door, i am the bread of life, i am the way, the truth and the life, i am the light of the world, i am the vine, i am the resurection and the life. Thats what the apostle paul seemed to understand as well. I love jesus, i am, statements in the book of john. Summarizing johns gospel archives grace thru faith. Each statement gives us a glimpse into gods character and what. One of the unique features of the fourth gospel, written by john the beloved disciple a few decades after the gospels of matthew, mark and luke, is its singular structure, which is more thematic than chronological. Last week we started a new series to help us get to know jesus better. This second of jesus i am statements in johns gospel comes right before he heals a man born. The gospel of john is dramatically different than the synoptic gospels matthew, mark and luke.
For others, it is a powerful and inspiring way to pray. In the gospel of john are the seven great i am statements spoken by jesus. 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. In this study, well look at these seven i am statements to see what theyll tell us. John 7 niv bible after this, jesus went around in galilee. The gospel of john contains 14 occurrences of the word feet. In the gospel of john, jesus offers eight word pictures to help understand his identity. Mar 21, 2010 what are the seven signs and seven i am statements in the gospel of john. 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. These names jesus chose for himself throughout his ministry matter because they connect him to god. That means they have a common view when it comes to their books and.
To a world lost in darkness, christ offers himself as a guide. 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. The seven i am statements in john engraved in gold on river stones from the holy land by holy land market. 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. What are the seven i am statements in johns gospel made by. The seven i am statements of jesus in the book of john. There are some questions included, but they are by no means exhaustive. John does this to show that not only did jesus perform the miracles of elisha, and better, but he also affirmed himself as god, and as the i am of the old testament ex. The seven i am statements of christ from the book of john are our best teaching tool. Seven i am statements of jesus in the book of john and. The seven i am statements in john grace thru faith.
The book of john contains seven significant moments where jesus reveals a part of his. Sep 28, 2016 there are seven or eight i am statements in johns gospel depending on how you count them. Then jesus spoke to them again, saying, i am the light of the world. What are the seven i am statements in the gospel of john. What are the seven i am statements of jesus in the gospel of john. The apostle john was perhaps thinking of peters confession when he told us why he wrote his gospel john 20. Each i am statement also reveals to us a new part of jesus character. To some people, iams is just a brand name for pet food. Instead of organizing historical events into a chronology, john presents jesus in all of his. Warnings of the last days from god christian short film the days of noah have come duration. What are the seven signs and seven i am statements in the gospel of john. Jesus seven i am statements in john 4 ernies musings. And of course, for john, it is not the miracles or even the teachings of jesus that do this. Aug 18, 2016 the gospel of john is interesting in that it focuses on 7 i am statements.
In this seven day study we will study the 7 signs of jesus, and the 7 i am statements of jesus. The i am statements by jesus in johns gospel have resonant echoes of the great i am statements by god in the old testament. The eighth i am statement in johns gospel david bahn. 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. The eight i am statements in the gospel of john mr james thomas lee jr on. Be prayerful, dont rush it, take time to think and reflect. What is the significance of jesus i am statements recorded in john. Jesus said to them, most assuredly, i say to you, before abraham was, i am. This entry is part 2 of 2 in the series summarizing johns gospel.
In addition to these seven miracles, john s gospel contains seven i am statements. They demonstrate both the eternal and the personal nature of god, all the while inviting us into relationship with him. Jesus is the bread of life then jesus declared, i am the bread of life. The significance of the i am statements in the bible. 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. The book of john the 7 signs and the 7 i ams of jesus. Here they are the 7 i am sayings of jesus in john 1.
Jesus repeats the same statement i am he in john 18 verses 6 and 8. He did not want to go about in judea because the jewish leaders there were looking for a way to kill him. You can call them part 2 of john s underlying message to the church. 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. In john s book, are paired together 7 signs from jesus, and also 7 i am sayings that john links together. Seven sevens in johns gospel ottawa church of christ. When someone says, i am, it reveals something about their identity. The gospel of john contains 14 occurrences of the sohami am that statement greek words. The i am statements of johns gospel twentythree times in all we. In the book of john we find jesus demanding that we believe he is. The gospel of john begins with a lovely little poem about jesus. The seven i ams of jesus what christians want to know. 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.
They actually prove that jesus is god and was the god of the old testament. Book of john overview insight for living ministries. The seven i am statements in john engraved in gold on. 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. Therefore many other signs jesus also performed in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book. But now the message concerns what comes after salvation. Their focus is on what happens after we become believers. He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty. Jesus seven signs and seven i ams flashcards quizlet. I am the 7 i am statements of jesus archives wilson. It starts with jesus genealogy as the preexistent one 1.
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