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The Seven "i Am" Statements Of Jesus
Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 30, 2026 (message contributor)
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1. I Am The Bread Of Life Lesson 1
Contributed on Mar 30, 2026
Introduction to the "I AMs".
A. AN INTRODUCTION TO THE “I AMs” 1. There are 7 + 1 (7 is the number of perfection; 8 is the number of new things). 1. I am the bread of life – John 6:37. 2. I am the light of the world – John 8:12. 3. I am the door – John 10:9. 4. I am the good shepherd – John 10:11. 5. I am the resurrection ...read more
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2. I Am The Light Of The World Lesson 2
Contributed on Mar 30, 2026
The second "I AM" given by Jesus.
A. INTRODUCTION 1. This is the second “I AM” given by Jesus. 2. Why did Jesus use “LIGHT” on this occasion? a. Early in the morning as the sun arose. “And early in the morning (before sunrise) He (Jesus) came again into the temple” (8:2). b. The priest lit the candle stand in the ...read more
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3. I Am The Door Lesson 3
Contributed on Mar 30, 2026
A door is one of the most important “pictures” of Christianity.
“I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture” (John 10:9). 1. Definition: (a) A passage into a room, Jesus is the way into Heaven, (b) A barrier usually turning on a hinge. Jesus keeps out those who will not believe. (c) An opportunity, i.e., ...read more
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4. I Am The Good Shepherd Lesson 4
Contributed on Mar 30, 2026
Qualities of a good shepherd.
A. INTRODUCTION “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep” (John 10:11). 1. What is a shepherd? One who takes care of the sheep. a. It is the owner. “His own sheep” (John 10:4). b. A son of an owner. “Jesse said . . . there remaineth the youngest, he keepeth the ...read more
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5. I Am The Resurrection And The Life Lesson 5
Contributed on Mar 30, 2026
Results of the Resurrection of Christ
A. INTRODUCTION “Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live’” (John 11:25). 1. Jesus told Martha, “I Am the resurrection and the life” (John 11:25). a. Shows our great attachment ...read more
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6. I Am The Way, The Truth And The Life Lesson 6
Contributed on Mar 30, 2026
Description of God's way to heaven.
A. INTRODUCTION “Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me’” (John 14:6). 1. The article “the” points out the only one. 2. The clause “no one” excludes any other possibility. 3. The “I Am” identifies Jesus as deity. 4. The way – ...read more
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7. I Am The Vine Lesson 7
Contributed on Mar 30, 2026
Jesus is the whole vine, believers are the branches.
“I am the vine, you [are] the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing” (John 15:5). A. THE VINE IN THE OLD TESTAMENT 1. Israel was God’s vineyard. “The vineyard of the Lord of Hosts is the house of Israel” (Isa. 5:7). 2. God ...read more