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Jesus’ I Am Statements
Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 27, 2009 (message contributor)
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1. I Am The Bread Of Life
Contributed on Jan 27, 2009
Jesus declares Himself to be the bread of life.
BACKGROUND: Following the miraculous feeding of the 5,000, Jesus walks on water to the boat and goes with the disciples into the region of Capernaum. The people cross over to find Him and upon arrival ask how He got there. Jesus tells them that they are looking for Him for the wrong reason and ...read more
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2. I Am The Good Shepherd
Contributed on Jan 27, 2009
Jesus declares Himself to be the Good Shepherd.
I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. The hired hand is not the shepherd who owns the sheep. So when he sees the wolf coming, he abandons the sheep and runs away. Then the wolf attacks the flock and scatters it. The man runs away because he is a hired hand ...read more
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3. I Am The Door
Contributed on Jan 27, 2009
Jesus declares I Am the Door.
Therefore Jesus said again, “I tell you the truth, I am the gate for the sheep. All who ever came before me were thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not listen to them. I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. He will come in and go out, and find pasture. The thief comes only ...read more
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4. I Am The Light Of The World
Contributed on Jan 27, 2009
Jesus declares Himself to be the light of the world.
When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12 The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death, a light has ...read more
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5. I Am The Vine
Contributed on Jan 27, 2009
Jesus declares Himself to be the vine.
4 Relationships Shown Here: 1. The relationship between the gardener and the vine (God and Jesus). Marked by care, love and protection. The Father loves the Son dearly and works to protect Him. The Father will not allow fruitless branches to suck the life out of His ...read more
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6. I Am The Resurrection And The Life
Contributed on Jan 27, 2009
Jesus declares that He is the resurrection and the life.
1. Martha and Mary expected Jesus to operate in their time and on their terms. a. “If you had only been here . . . “ b. How often do we feel as though God has let us down by not doing things as we expected? 2. Martha was looking for the moment of the resurrection. a. Martha had faith to ...read more
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7. I Am The Way, The Truth And The Life
Contributed on Jan 27, 2009
Jesus declares He is the Way, the Truth and the Life.
Thomas said to him, “Lord, we don’t know where you are going, so how can we know the way?” Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except though me. If you really knew me, you would know my Father as well. From now on, you do know him and have seen ...read more