In addition to these seven miracles, johns gospel contains seven i am statements. Help children remember jesus healings by drawing pictures. John was also the writer of the book of revelation where there are some more i am statements of jesus that are less well known. Aug 12, 2017 many are familiar with the famous i am statements of jesus recorded in johns gospel. What are the seven i am statements of jesus in the gospel of. Seven i am statements of jesus in the book of john and. May 04, 2020 jesus said, i am the way, the truth, the life john 14. This study is part of a 8 part series on the i am statements of jesus. There are seven or eight i am statements in johns gospel depending on how you count them. 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. We will return to the eighth chapter of the gospel of john in order to do this. Briefly examine the seven i am statements religion essay. Since the statement is not before abraham was i was, it is easy for some moderns reading through certain metaphysical assumptions to conclude that this is a statement of the atemporality of god, or about the nature of time in general.
Be prayerful, dont rush it, take time to think and reflect. To a world lost in darkness, christ offers himself as a guide. Seven i am metaphorical statements of jesus christ in the gospel of john. Jesus said, i am the way, the truth, the life john 14. This entry is part 2 of 2 in the series summarizing johns gospel. I love jesus, i am, statements in the book of john. Here are the seven metaphorical i am statements found in johns gospel.
Out of the four gospel, three of them are synoptic gospels. Seven i am statements of jesus in the book of john and the. Jesus said to them, most assuredly, i say to you, before abraham was, i am. So jesus said to them again, truly, truly, i say to you, i am the door of the sheep. In statement 2 we learn that through him we gain spiritual understanding and wisdom for living. The book of john the 7 signs and the 7 i ams of jesus. In summary, lets put each of these seven i am statements in capsule form. Emphatic i am statements of jesus in the gospel of john.
Today we will look at the final and most dramatic i am statement in the gospel of john. This i am statement stresses that no one can enter the kingdom of heaven by any other means than. Some time ago we did a study on the seven miracles in john. Mar 21, 2010 what are the seven signs and seven i am statements in the gospel of john. In china i know you have a lot of rice, but you also have bread. Then jesus spoke to them again, saying, i am the light of the world. Truly, truly, i say to you, before abraham was, i am john 8.
In seven of these passages, john joins this phrase to tremendous metaphors which are expressive of jesus saving relationship toward the world. There are 22 of these emphatic i am statements in the gospel of john in which jesus is quoted directly, and two in which jesus is quoted indirectly through others. 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. 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. Nov 19, 2016 188 les feldick bible study lesson 2 part 4 book 16 the seven i am s of the old testament duration. Nov 09, 2018 below is a list of jesus seven i am statements in the book of john. The i am statements found in the gospel of john are the bread of life 6. There are nine to chose from, and you can take them at whatever pace suits your group. Since there is only 2 days to cover 7 statements, we are going to hit the highlights, but there is. There are some questions included, but they are by no means exhaustive. In that study i showed that the focus of johns gospel is the lords judean ministry, and really only the last 21 days of that. Mar 06, 2014 then said jesus unto them again, verily, verily, i say unto you, i am the door of the sheep.
Each statement gives us a glimpse into gods character and what hes like. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life. The seven i am statements in john engraved in gold on. Jesus completed the statement that was given to moses. What are the seven i am statements in johns gospel made by. What are the seven i am statements in the gospel of john. 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. This phrase is important because it is one that god used to identify himself to. Jan 02, 2020 at this, they picked up stones to stone him, but jesus hid himself, slipping away from the temple grounds john 8. The bread of life jesus said to them, i am the bread of life.
We have spent the past 5 weeks discussing these passages. Oct 07, 2018 7 i am statements in the book of john i was asked after my blog post from yesterday for more information about the 7 i am statements found in the book of john. Jesus 7 i am statements in john for my twitter friends julie and mike. 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. 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. Each statement gives us a glimpse into gods character and what. After jesus performs the miracle of feeding 5,000 people with only.
As we continue to reflect on good friday and easter, there is an i am. Jesus is comfort and certainty in an uncertain world. These statements are rich with truth and are a part of a significant timeline in jesus life on earth. The seven i am statements in john engraved in gold on river. Jesus 7 i am statements finding i am teaching clip by lysa. These i am statements tell us who jesus is according to his own statements. The seven i am statements of jesus in the book of john. Statement 7 reveals that for the balance of our life on earth, the things we do in his strength, out of gratitude for what hes done for us, are the only things that matter. The purpose of this paper is to briefly examine the seven i am statements of jesus and their significance to the salvation. Last week we saw in this chapter that the pharisees accused jesus of being a liar because he was the only witness concerning himself 8. The eighth i am statement in johns gospel david bahn.
Statement 3 explains that he has given us free and unlimited access to his kingdom. John is the only gospel that uses the i am statements of jesus as a framework for representing the gospel. He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty. At this, they picked up stones to stone him, but jesus hid himself, slipping away from the temple grounds john 8. I am statements read jesus i am statements in the book of john to help students make a list of positive i am statements about themselves. Jesus clearly lays out his identity through 7 i am statements found in the book of john. In the gospel of john is where we will find these 7 life changing statements. That means they have a common view when it comes to their books and. I am the 7 i am statements of jesus archives wilson.
In the gospel of john i am is used by jesus in three different ways. When someone says, i am, it reveals something about their identity. He who comes to me shall never hunger, and he who believes in me shall never thirst john 6. Jan 02, 2020 here are the seven metaphorical i am statements found in johns gospel. The seven i ams of jesus what christians want to know.
What are the seven signs and seven i am statements in the gospel of john. After brief background from johns gospel this piece will concentrate on these examples from revelation. I am teaching the abound womens bible study on tuesday mornings at grace church in eden prairie. Seven times in the gospel of john he uses the expression, i am.
The book of john contains seven significant moments where jesus reveals a part of his character using the phrase i am. The seven i am statements of jesus in johns gospel find this and more great catholic infographics and quotes. Here are the seven metaphorical i am statements found in john s gospel. The violent response of the jews to jesus i am statement indicates they clearly understood what he was declaringthat he was the eternal god incarnate. I am that, i am wayne dyer no ads during meditation books from dr wayne dyer in description duration. 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 7 symbolic days in the beginning of saint johns gospel new testament charts list list of charts. I am the door of the sheep learn more about the door.
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. Sep 15, 2014 i am that, i am wayne dyer no ads during meditation books from dr wayne dyer in description duration. The seven i am statements in john grace thru faith. I am the door of the sheep learn more about the door 7. Sep 28, 2016 there are seven or eight i am statements in johns gospel depending on how you count them. Seven i am statements of jesus book of john and the i am statement of revelation. The 7 i am statements of jesus explained faith island. What are the seven i am statements in johns gospel made. Statement 1 tells us that jesus is the one who spiritually sustains us. What are the seven i am statements of jesus in the gospel. Collected below are the seven i am statements of john, in which we hear the truth of jesus identity.
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