the seven i am’s in john
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The Seven I am’s in John. June 18 John 6:35 I am the bread of life June 25 John 8:12 I am the light of the world July 2 John 10:7, 9 I am the door of the sheep July 9 John 10:11, 14 I am the good shepherd - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
The Seven I am’s in John
June 18 John 6:35 I am the bread of lifeJune 25 John 8:12 I am the light of the worldJuly 2 John 10:7, 9 I am the door of the sheepJuly 9 John 10:11, 14 I am the good shepherdJuly 16 John 11:25 I am the resurrection and the lifeJuly 23 John 14:6 I am the way, the truth, and the lifeJuly 30 John 15:1, 5 I am the true vine
The Original ‘I AM’
Exodus 3:14: And God said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM.” And He said, “Thus you shall say to the children of Israel, ‘I AM has sent me to you.’”
The Original ‘I AM’
Exodus 3:14: And God said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM.” And He said, “Thus you shall say to the children of Israel, ‘I AM has sent me to you.’”
This is God saying to the children of Israel:I am
The Original ‘I AM’
Exodus 3:14: And God said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM.” And He said, “Thus you shall say to the children of Israel, ‘I AM has sent me to you.’”
This is God saying to the children of Israel:I amI am here
The Original ‘I AM’
Exodus 3:14: And God said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM.” And He said, “Thus you shall say to the children of Israel, ‘I AM has sent me to you.’”
This is God saying to the children of Israel:I amI am hereI am here always
The Original ‘I AM’
Exodus 3:14: And God said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM.” And He said, “Thus you shall say to the children of Israel, ‘I AM has sent me to you.’”
This is God saying to the children of Israel:I amI am hereI am here always
Hope is rooted in truth
What’s the big deal? Permanence
I am the bread of life . . . permanent sustenance
What’s the big deal? Permanence
I am the bread of life . . . permanent sustenanceI am the light of the world . . . permanent sightI am the door of the sheep . . . permanent startI am the good shepherd . . . permanent supportI am the resurrection and the life . . . permanent salvation
What’s the big deal? Permanence
I am the bread of life . . . permanent sustenanceI am the light of the world . . . permanent sightI am the door of the sheep . . . permanent startI am the good shepherd . . . permanent supportI am the resurrection and the life . . . permanent salvationI am the way, the truth, and the life . . . permanent safetyI am the true vine . . . permanent security
“I am the bread of life”
John 6:1-14: Feeding the Five ThousandJohn 6:15-21: Jesus Walks on the SeaJohn 6:22-40: The Bread from Heaven
“I am the bread of life”
John 6:35: And Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me shall never hunger, and he who believes in Me shall never thirst.”
Dr. Constable: Jesus did not say He had the bread of life but that He was that bread.
“I am the bread of life”
John 6:35: And Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me shall never hunger, and he who believes in Me shall never thirst.”
Dr. Constable: Jesus did not say He had the bread of life but that He was that bread.
First mentioned in Genesis 3:17-19
“I am the bread of life”
John 6:35: And Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me shall never hunger, and he who believes in Me shall never thirst.”
Dr. Constable: Jesus did not say He had the bread of life but that He was that bread.
First mentioned in Genesis 3:17-19
Bread rises when it is finished
Application & Personalization
Application1. God isn’t going anywhere2. Earthly bread loaves you hungry3. Jesus fills
Application & Personalization
Application1. God isn’t going anywhere2. Earthly bread loaves you hungry3. Jesus fills
Personalization1. Trust Him2. Stay hungry
Application & Personalization
Application1. God isn’t going anywhere2. Earthly bread loaves you hungry3. Jesus fills
Personalization1. Trust Him2. Stay hungry3. Stay full
