From gods conversation with moses to jesus claim to be the light of the world, wiersbe explores the i am statements in scripture to help you encounter god in the here and now. Wiersbe reminds you that god wants to meet you in the present. The i am statements of jesus drive thru history adventures. 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. It starts with jesus genealogy as the preexistent one 1. He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty. Here are the seven metaphorical i am statements found in johns gospel. 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 was and is the only begotten son of god the father which is something the i am statements in the bible make clear. This lesson begins a series on the i am statement of jesus. See more ideas about sunday school crafts, bible lessons and sunday school lessons.
Each statement gives us a glimpse into gods character and what. 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. Tgc course the i am statements of jesus the gospel coalition. In johns 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. Join lysa terkeurst on the streets of israel to explore the seven i am statements of jesus found in.
Wiersbe explores the i am statements of godfrom his burning bush conversation with moses, to his powerful reassurances to the israelites, to jesus s. Jesus not only cares about this deep, spiritual wrestling, but he also wants to step in and see you through it. Seven i am statements of jesus in the book of john and the. And those i am statements can be a great way to pray, particularly when your faith and hope need a boost. Sproul examines the eight unique i am sayings of jesus recorded in johns gospel, all of which are powerful expressions of his saving relationship to the world. We would like to thank garden city project and chris jones for providing this plan. Over the next few weeks we will be exploring some of the most astounding things jesus said about himself the i am statements of jesus.
Muslims, jehovahs witnesses, liberals, agnostics, secular historians and many others are perfectly happy to have a jesus who is merely a wise teacher. Add color and life to classroom, dorm, or sunday school room with a full color inspirational poster. John was also the writer of the book of revelation where there are some more i am statements of jesus. Out of the four gospel, three of them are synoptic gospels. Nov 09, 2018 jesus i am statements would have particular significance to the firstcentury jewish listener. What are the seven i am statements in the gospel of john. All necessary components for organizing and leading this study are included. Through him the cosmos was created, and through him the father. The first video session is an introduction to the series. Pdf the i am statements of jesus 2019 jim macgregor. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading jesus in the present tense. This sermon series, written by the rev kevin giles, looks at jesus seven i am statements in the gospel of john. Jesus said to them, most assuredly, i say to you, before abraham was, 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 into the kingdom. 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. The seven i am statements of jesus in the book of john. What phrase from jesus did the jews react to and what misunderstanding did they have about what it was jesus. Here we see jesus posing the question of his identity to others, but does jesus say anything about himself. John is the only gospel that uses the i am statements of jesus as a framework for representing the gospel. The 7 i am statements of jesus courageous christian father. 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. 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. If you want to know jesus more intimately, meditate on the seven i am statements that he made about himself as recorded in the gospel of john. The gospel is an extraordinary unique account in the new testament.
Consider all the times that god gave light to his people. Its hard to recognize that as a family record, but each of the gospels presents jesus. See more ideas about i am statements, bible lessons and kids church. Nov 19, 2016 to learn more about lysa terkeursts bible study, finding i am, visit findingiam. They show us that jesus miracles were not just acts of power or mercy, but actions demonstrating the meaning of his ministry and teaching. The apostle john distinctively presents jesus as the logos, the eternal word of god john 1. I was personally challenged several timesby his spiritual insights, good use of scripture, and meaningful quotes. Nov 29, 2018 the i am statements of jesus are listed as they are recorded in the gospel of john.
Briefly examine the seven i am statements religion essay. The seven i ams of jesus what christians want to know. The word gospel means good news so the book of john contains the good news about jesus. Spend some time today worshiping jesus christ who is the great i am. And the father himself, who sent me, has borne witness of me. Aug 18, 2016 the gospel of john is interesting in that it focuses on 7 i am statements. 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 the gospel of john are the seven great i am statements spoken by jesus. Jesus was probably familiar with doors because he was the son of a carpenter. The i am sayings dealt with in this book are a wonderful picture of how jesus is the same yesterday, today, and forever, and demonstrate how we get to be an. The i am sayings of jesus through him the cosmos was created, and through him the father is most perfectly revealed. In this chapter, jesus establishes a pattern that continues through johns gospeljesus. This study examines the gospel of john and the numerous i am statements used by jesus to describe himself and to illustrate the promises that are ours through him. In statement 2 we learn that through him we gain spiritual understanding and wisdom for living.
The i am statements of christ ebook 9780781405928 by warren w. Bible study introduction to i ams in john jesus plus nothing. Jesus christ is the one that brings peace in our hearts. Jesus said, i am the way, the truth, the life john 14. Below is a list of jesus seven i am statements in the book of john. For example, you may make a list of the seven i ams and pray something like this. Jesus 7 i am statements finding i am teaching clip by lysa. Jan 02, 2020 whenever jesus made an i am statement in which he claimed attributes of deity, he was identifying himself as god. They follow signs and miracles and have major significance on his identity, deity and his death and resurrection.
I highly recommend this book for understanding and applying the i am sayings of jesus and the bonus chapters that also show how jesus makes all the. 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 seen in johns gospel. Jan 07, 2019 the i am statements of jesus henry, w m on. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. This book illuminates the i am statements of jesus, the underdog status from which he pronounced them and the reality of sonship he purchased for us with his own blood. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. The purpose of this paper is to briefly examine the seven i am statements of jesus and their significance to the salvation. Dont read these statements as familiar quotes that are usually written in red. Bible study commentary on jesus the great i am an introduction to the i am s in johns gospel. The eighth i am statement in johns gospel david bahn. Jesus is comfort and certainty in an uncertain world. The book of john contains seven significant moments where jesus reveals a part of his character using the phrase i am. The book of john the 7 signs and the 7 i ams of jesus.
Discipleship the i am statements of christ by warren wiersbe jesus in the present tense. To those observers with even a minimal knowledge of the hebrew bible, the most shocking statement that jesus made was i am. Instead of giving a synoptic view of jesus, john wrote about the person of jesus. Today we will look at the final and most dramatic i am statement in the gospel of john. The statements are clear, poetic, and give kids insight into who jesus. I was personally challenged several timesby his spiritual insights, good use of. We will return to the eighth chapter of the gospel of john in order to do this. The seven i am statements in john grace thru faith. Many christians find themselves mired in past regrets or future fears, but the name of god itself reminds readers that god wants them to live in.
To a world lost in darkness, christ offers himself as a guide. J esus said i am the light of the world, and several other i am statements. Statement 1 tells us that jesus is the one who spiritually sustains us. Wiersbe explores the i am statements of godfrom his burning bush conversation with moses, to his powerful. Every building ive ever been in has an entrance somewhere.
It is a book that i believe that i will be rereading in the near future. Jesus is divine he is the messiah he did ascend from god the father, while everyone else on planet earth arose from earthly fathers who were born under the fall of man. This one of jesus i am statements that he is the bread of life is a profound reminder to us that our only hope for joy and satisfaction is in him. This is truly one of jesus most profound i am statements.
He passed away in late 2019 but left a legacy of over 100 books and myriads of videos of world class theology winsomely packaged and made clear. You are not yet fifty years old, the jews said to him, and you have seen abraham. Keep this unique bookmark handy, and read one statement each day of the week. The book of john is also called the gospel of john. This book explores the i am statements of christ, reminding us that jesus is alive and with usin the present tensetoday. In this chapter, jesus establishes a pattern that continues through johns gospel jesus makes a statement. In summary, lets put each of these seven i am statements in capsule form. He said that he existed before abraham who had died perhaps 2000 years prior to jesus. During the years that jesus of nazareth taught around judea and galilee, he often made profound statements about his divine status which many in the religious community of judaism considered blasphemy. Each of the miracles is interpreted by the metaphorical i am statement. 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.
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. Wiersbe explores the i am statements of godfrom his burning bush conversation with moses, to his powerful reassurances to the israelites, to jesus s startling claim to be the light of the world. We find the i am statements in the book of john, written by one of jesus disciples named john. 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. You have neither heard his voice at any time, nor seen his shape. This study is part of a 8 part series on the i am statements of jesus. In the study we will spend time on each of the i am statements of jesus in the gospel of john. 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. Were every one of them to be written, i suppose that the world itself could not contain the books that would be written.
But, if jesus was not claiming to be god in john 8. The i am statements of jesus and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. The i am statements of christ kindle edition by wiersbe, warren w download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The gospel of john is interesting in that it focuses on 7 i am statements. Last week we saw in this chapter that the pharisees accused jesus.
Read 25 lifegiving statements jesus made by ron edmondson on christian blogs. When someone says, i am, it reveals something about their identity. God had revealed himself to moses with a resounding i am. Here jesus makes two improbable claims that rocked the world of the jews to whom he was speaking, and should give us pause. In the last message i gave an introduction to the i am series and we looked at moses encounter with the great i am. Seven i am statements of jesus in the book of john and. I am statements made by jesus in the book of john essay wow. I found wiersbes book on the i am statements of jesus to be a good read. I am statements of christ lesson pack teach sunday school. The nook book ebook of the jesus in the present tense. Each statement is intended to give the miracle meaning for the ministry of jesus. They are explained why jesus used particular metaphors to emphasize who he was. That means they have a common view when it comes to their books and. Study 41 terms module 7 bible questions flashcards quizlet.
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. The 7 i am statements of jesus explained faith island. What are the seven i am statements of jesus in the gospel of john. Many are familiar with the famous i am statements of jesus recorded in johns gospel. Read essays on i am statements made by jesus in the book of john and other exceptional papers on every subject and topic college can. 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. Statement 3 explains that he has given us free and unlimited access to his kingdom. Jesus asked this same question to his disciples about what others thought of him and then asked what they thought of him. However, as we have seen in this final i am statement, jesus is much more. Jesus, in response to the pharisees question who do you think you are.