THE SEVEN “I AM” STATEMENTS

75 THE SEVEN I AM STATEMENTSOne of the distinctive elements of the teaching of Jesus is the way he expresses important truths in terms of his own personal character and mission. Unique to the Gospel of John are SEVEN STATEMENTS Jesus begins by saying I am. The phrase I am reflects Exodus 3:14, where God introduces himself to Moses with the expression I am who I am. This statement became a way to connect with God personally and was used throughout Israel s history to convey that God always was, always is and always will be. In using this expression, Jesus is explicitly identifying himself as God, and bearing God s presence on of these SEVEN I am STATEMENTS follows a basic pattern.

of life (6:35), the light of the world (8:12), the door (10:7), the good shepherd (10:11, 14), the resurrection and the life (11:25), the way the truth and the life (14:6) and the true vine (15:1). As we continue to reflect on Good Friday and Easter, there is an “I am” statement for each day. It is our hope that this will not only serve as a

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