Jesus said, i am the way, the truth, the life john 14. The book of john the 7 signs and the 7 i ams of jesus. Seven i am statements of jesus in the book of john and. Jesus said to them, most assuredly, i say to you, before abraham was, i am. 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.
These seven i am sayings were written to reinstill that idea as well as give us a glimpse of the character, person, and. These are called the i am s because each one of them starts with the same 2 words, i am. Seven i am statements of jesus in the book of john and the. Below is a list of jesus seven i am statements in the book of john.
Front page content welcome seven sevens in john s gospel soldiers prayer book a deck of cards purpose of web site. 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. There are seven or eight i am statements in john s gospel depending on how you count them. Leroy cole 19392018 leroy lee cole 19392018 served in the ministry of jesus christ with his wife, laura, for 52 years. In the gospel of john are the seven great i am statements spoken by jesus. 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.
Whoever abides in me and i in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. Open in prayer, then say, for the past several weeks, we have been learning about the seven i am statements jesus made, which are recorded in the book of john. What are the seven i am statements in the gospel of john. These seven statements begin and end with the eighth statement, i am i am. The 7 i am statements of jesus explained faith island. I am statements of christ lesson pack teach sunday school. The difference between a great book and an ephemeral one lies in the fact that we read an ephemeral book once and never wish to go back to it. Jesus completed the statement that was given to moses. Jesus seven i am statements from john living a christian life. The book of john contains seven significant moments where jesus reveals a part of his character using the phrase i am.
We will return to the eighth chapter of the gospel of john in order to do this. Each statement gives us a glimpse into gods character and what. After brief background from john s gospel this piece will concentrate on these examples from revelation. 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. Seven i am statements of jesus book of john and the i am statement of revelation. John knew why christ came and therefore he rightly said, he must increase, but i must decrease john 3. Jun 15, 2017 learn about the 7 i am statements of jesus. The seven i am statements one 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. 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 john. In addition to these seven miracles, johns gospel contains seven i am. Apr 21, 2015 surveying the twentyone chapters of the gospel of john, it is interesting to consider the groups of seven that occur in this gospel. Surveying the twentyone chapters of the gospel of john, it is interesting to consider the groups of seven that occur in this gospel. 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. In china i know you have a lot of rice, but you also have bread.
The 7 i am statements of jesus courageous christian father. Each statement gives us a glimpse into gods character and what hes like. What are the seven i am statements of jesus in the gospel of john. I believe jesus was saying the manna was meant to be a model of. 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. The gospel of john is interesting in that it focuses on 7 i am statements. Mar 21, 2010 what are the seven signs and seven i am statements in the gospel of john. 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. The seven i am statements of john united church of god skip to main content. Seven sevens in johns gospel ottawa church of christ. So lets explore these two aspects in relation to the i am statements of jesus.
The eight i am statements in the gospel of john mr james thomas lee jr on. The statements are clear, poetic, and give kids insight into who jesus was and why it is of the utmost importance that they believe in him. In this study, well look at these seven i am statements to see what theyll tell us. The seven i am statements of john united church of god. Aug 12, 2017 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. Jesus statement was in context of a question he had about moses and the manna from heaven in exodus 16. In his gospel, jesus is reported as giving seven i am statements about himself in response to somebodys question about his identity. The significance of this number begins in genesis with the seven days of creation and echoes all the way to the sevens of the book of revelation seals, trumpets, bowls, thunders, etc. The seven i am statements of jesus in john s gospel find this and more great catholic infographics and quotes. This is a very important verse to trinitarians because it is one of the places we use to show that jesus is god. Sep 28, 2016 i am the true vine, and my father is the vinedresser john 15. He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will. 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. This sermon series, written by the rev kevin giles, looks at jesus seven i am statements in the gospel of john.
There is a widespread scholarly view that john s gospel can be broken into four parts. The book of john is also called 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. 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 john s gospel. Here jesus makes two improbable claims that rocked the world of the jews to whom he was speaking, and should give us pause. In christianity, the book of signs refers to the first main section of the gospel of john, following the hymn to the word and preceding the book of glory. This study is part of a 8 part series on the i am statements of jesus. 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. The divine name translated from the hebrew consonants yhwh or yahweh i am has suggested to scholars a range of likely nuances of.
This entry is part 2 of 2 in the series summarizing johns gospel. Some time ago we did a study on the seven miracles in john. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints 1,767,118 views. In that study i showed that the focus of john s gospel is the lords judean ministry, and really only the last 21 days of that. When i saw him, i fell at his feet like a dead man and he placed his right hand on me, saying, do not be afraid. As mentioned 7 times jesus specifically uses that name to define who he is, but at least 5 other times he uses i am. The seven i am statements in john engraved in gold on. Feb 10, 2011 one of the most controversial statements he made is within jesus christ seven i am statements. In the book of john, christ makes seven i am statements that give us more insight into who he is and what he has done for us. I love jesus, i am, statements in the book of john.
That means they have a common view when it comes to their books and. Today we will look at the final and most dramatic i am statement in the gospel of john. 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. Mar 06, 2014 there are really more then seven i am statements found in the book of john, but here is an outline of the seven plus more statements of who jesus is. We maintain that jesus attributed the divine name of god i am from exodus 3. Jesus is the bread of life then jesus declared, i am the bread of life.
To a world lost in darkness, christ offers himself as a guide. About what is most important to them and about them. 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. Aug 26, 2017 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. Why john recorded the i am statements in the book of exodus when moses was at the burning bush, god told him that he was i am. Jesus is comfort and certainty in an uncertain world.
When someone says, i am, it reveals something about their identity. 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. It is named for seven notable events, often called signs or miracles, that it records. Many are familiar with the famous i am statements of jesus recorded in john s gospel. I am the door of the sheep learn more about the door 7. It starts with jesus genealogy as the preexistent one 1. 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. John is unmistakably linking christ with the polemical i am statements in ex. Writers and speakers generally refer to seven instances from johns gospel. I am the door of the sheep learn more about the door. Each i am statement also reveals to us a new part of jesus character.
May it be so with all of us so that christ increases all the more and we all the. I am wayne dyer no ads during meditation books from dr wayne dyer in. Jesus words in this passage are couched in the imagery of a sheepfold. Unique to the gospel of john are seven statements jesus begins by saying i am. They follow signs and miracles and have major significance on his identity, deity and his death and resurrection. So jesus said to them again, truly, truly, i say to you, i am the door of the sheep. Therefore, john chose to illustrate his points by using the i am statements of jesus to show who jesus was. The eighth i am statement in johns gospel david bahn. The seven i am statements of christ from the book of john are our best teaching tool. Sep 15, 2014 7 i am statements from the book of john. Throughout the book of john, we find passages that attempt to convince readers that jesus is the messiah and the christ, as well as the divine son of god sent from heaven. The book of john is different than the synoptics as it covers only 21 days of jesus 3.
One of the most controversial statements he made is within jesus christ seven i am statements. In his gospel, the apostle john had recorded eight occasions when jesus had made metaphorical statements about himself. For example, when i say, i am a christian, im making a big, bold statement that my identity in christ is whats. He who comes to me shall never hunger, and he who believes in me shall never thirst john 6. After brief background from johns gospel this piece will concentrate on these examples from revelation. What are the seven i am statements in johns gospel made. Instead of giving a synoptic view of jesus, john wrote about the person of jesus. What are the seven i am statements in johns gospel made by. This i am statement stresses that no one can enter the kingdom of heaven by any other means than christ himself. The word gospel means good news so the book of john contains the good news about jesuswho he is, why he came, and what he offers to those who trust in him. He who comes to me shall never hunger, and he who believes in me shall never thirst. Has there ever been a clearer statement about the lifegiving power of jesus and our absolute dependence on him. Here are the seven metaphorical i am statements found in john s gospel.
Jesus i am statements would have particular significance to the. Seven times in the gospel of john he uses the expression, i am. Jan 14, 2008 god said, you tell them that i am sent you. Then jesus spoke to them again, saying, i am the light of the world. So it is in john s gospel and john s gospel alone that you find the i am statements of jesus. Then, jesus follows the words i am with a word picture to describe himself to those who are listening. Each time jesus says i am, he is saying that he is god. The seven i ams of jesus what christians want to know. We find the i am statements in the book of john, written by one of jesus disciples named john. Apr, 2012 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. In the gospel of john, jesus makes seven statements beginning with the words i am. The seven i am statements in john grace thru faith. New testament scholars would here discuss whether these are the exact words of jesus or john s style of structuring the teaching of jesus. John is the only gospel that uses the i am statements of jesus as a framework for presenting his gospel.
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