The seven i am statements of jesus in the book of john. Mar 21, 2010 what are the seven signs and seven i am statements in the gospel of john. Seven times in the gospel of john he uses the expression, i am. What are the seven i am statements in john s gospel made by jesus. They follow signs and miracles and have major significance on his identity, deity and his death and resurrection. The gospel of john is built around seven miracles of. That event was the sixth of seven signs highlighted in john. He who comes to me shall never hunger, and he who believes in me shall never thirst. In this chapter, jesus establishes a pattern that continues through john s gospel jesus makes a statement about who he is, and he backs it up with something he does. 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 johns gospel. What are the seven i am statements of jesus in the gospel of john.
The eighth i am statement in johns gospel david bahn. Bible study introduction to i ams in john jesus plus nothing. Many are familiar with the famous i am statements of jesus recorded in john s gospel. 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. Jesus i am statements are not intended to be received as mere intellectual knowledge. The i am statements of johns gospel twentythree times in all we find. Out of the four gospel, three of them are synoptic gospels. In seven of these passages, john joins this phrase to tremendous metaphors which are expressive of jesus saving relationship toward the world. 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.
This sermon series, written by the rev kevin giles, looks at jesus seven i am statements in the gospel of john. The 7 i am statements of jesus explained faith island. Mar 31, 2014 over the next seven weeks, we are going to learn about seven ways jesus describes himself. 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. This entry is part 2 of 2 in the series summarizing johns gospel. Identify five of jesus i am statements from john below. There are seven or eight i am statements in john s gospel depending on how you count them. He who comes to me shall never hunger, and he who believes in me shall never thirst john 6. What are the seven i am statements in johns gospel made by jesus. Through this interactive, indepth study, you will learn to. 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. The seven i am sayings of jesus christ recorded in johns. They actually prove that jesus is god and was the god of the old testament. Jesus completed the statement that was given to moses.
What are the seven i am statements in johns gospel made. Sep 25, 2016 then, just in case the i am statement was not clear enough, jesus said, i and my father are one. May 06, 2016 in the gospel of john, an allimportant phrase, spoken by jesus, is repeated seven times. In the gospel of john are the seven great i am statements spoken by jesus. Each time jesus says i am, he is saying that he is god. The seven i am statements in john engraved in gold on river stones from the holy land. Bible study commentary on jesus the great i am an introduction to the i am s in john s gospel. Basically, a study of the seven i am statements by jesus as recorded in the book of john.
Study 41 terms module 7 bible questions flashcards quizlet. 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 in john grace thru faith. So jesus said to them again, truly, truly, i say to you, i am the door of the sheep. Some time ago we did a study on the seven miracles in john.
There are eight such statements if i am with no metaphorical object is included. Jesus seven i am statements in john 4 ernies musings. The seven i am statements in john engraved in gold on. In this repetition we see the fullness of his character.
The seven i am statements of jesus in john s gospel find this and more great catholic infographics and quotes. In addition to these seven miracles, johns gospel contains seven i am statements. Jesus i am statements with and without the predicate nominative in st. 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. Over the next seven weeks, we are going to learn about seven ways jesus describes himself. Religion 7 new testament chapter 6 the gospel of john. In john s gospel, jesus makes seven i am statements, but he adds to what god said about himself to moses jesus is claiming to be a more clear revelation of god by.
The book of john the 7 signs and the 7 i ams of jesus. Signs in the gospel of john confirm the i am sayings of jesus. Start studying religion 7 new testament chapter 6 the gospel of john. Jesus is comfort and certainty in an uncertain world. Sep 28, 2016 there are seven or eight i am statements in johns gospel depending on how you count them. Sproul examines the eight unique i am sayings of jesus recorded in john s gospel, all of which are powerful expressions of his saving relationship to the world.
To bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of find images and videos about jesus christ, i am and christianity on we heart it the app to get lost in what you love. In the gospel of john i am is used by jesus in three different ways. Jesus used the same phrase i am in seven declarations about himself. Here are the seven metaphorical i am statements found in john s 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. After brief background from john s gospel this piece will concentrate on these examples from revelation. Below is a list of jesus seven i am statements in the book of john. 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. To interpret john rightly, we need to observe that jesus ministry is anchored in the old testament, and that every character of the old testament points to the work that jesus came to accomplish. Jan 02, 2020 here are the seven metaphorical i am statements found in johns gospel. We need to tie this together so look at the seven i am s of israels need in the old testament and compare them with the seven i am s jesus claimed to be, in the book of john. When someone says, i am, it reveals something about their identity. The 7 i am statements of jesus courageous christian father. There are nine to chose from, and you can take them at whatever pace suits your group.
Each i am is a description jesus gave of himself and is recorded in johns gospel. A study of the seven i am statements jesus made throughout the book of john sunday am, november 8, 2015 dalton gilreath, oceanside church of christ. The bread of life and jesus said to them, i am the bread of life. Thats what the apostle paul seemed to understand as well. Nov 09, 2015 a study of the seven i am statements jesus made throughout the book of john sunday am, november 8, 2015 dalton gilreath, oceanside church of christ. I am the door of the sheep learn more about the door 7. Instead of giving a synoptic view of jesus, john wrote about the person of jesus.
John will also record four i am statements in which jesus does not use a predicate nominative. This third i am statement directly follows jesus healing of the man who was blind from birth. 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. What are the seven i am statements of jesus in the gospel of. This study is part of a 8 part series on the i am statements of jesus. There are some questions included, but they are by no means exhaustive. Jesus seven i am statements in john 3 ernies musings. We also learned that a porter guarded the door by physically placing himself across the entrance john 10. In this chapter, jesus establishes a pattern that continues through johns gospel jesus makes a statement about who he is, and he backs it up. What are the seven i am statements in johns gospel made by.
See our second picture for the description of this study guide. Each statement gives us a glimpse into gods character and what. Nov 09, 2018 below is a list of jesus seven i am statements in the book of john. Jul 07, 2018 we need to tie this together so look at the seven i ams of israels need in the old testament and compare them with the seven i ams jesus claimed to be, in the book of john. Each i am statement also reveals to us a new part of jesus character.
In china i know you have a lot of rice, but you also have bread. We have spent the past 5 weeks discussing these passages. If we neglect to abide in him, well shrivel up spiritually. I love jesus, i am, statements in the book of john. Each description begins with i am, and when we hear that, we remember that jesus is god. In the gospel of john, an allimportant phrase, spoken by jesus, is repeated seven times. J esus said i am the light of the world, and several other i am statements. 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.
Jesus christs seven unique i am metaphorical statements about himself in the gospel of john have corresponding details in the circumstances of his birth, and corresponding signs miracles. I am the door of the sheep learn more about the door. In all seven, he combines i am with tremendous metaphors which express his saving relationship toward the world. In this chapter, jesus establishes a pattern that continues through johns gospeljesus makes a statement about who he is, and he backs it up. What are the seven i am statements in the gospel of john.
Seven i am statements of jesus in the book of john and. God had revealed himself to moses with a resounding i am. To a world lost in darkness, christ offers himself as a guide. Jun 07, 2014 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. In this study, well look at these seven i am statements to see what theyll tell us. 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.
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. Join lysa terkeurst on the streets of israel to explore the seven i am statements of jesus found in the gospel of john. Then jesus spoke to them again, saying, i am the light of the world. In part 1, the seven miracles in john, i showed how john selected these seven miracles specifically for their ability to help us believe that jesus is who he claimed to be, and that by believing we might have eternal life. Rather, they should motivate us to worship jesus for who he is. Jesus is the true vine, and when we abide in him, we bear much fruit. In his gospel, jesus is reported as giving seven i am statements about himself in response to somebodys question about his identity. The seven i am statements of jesus bible quotes, i am. The seven i am statements of jesus in johns gospel find this and more great catholic infographics and quotes. 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. Unique to the gospel of john are seven statements jesus begins by saying i am.
The seven i am statements of jesus show us just how he does that. In this chapter, jesus establishes a pattern that continues through johns gospeljesus makes a statement about who he is, and he backs it up with something he does. Trade feelings of emptiness and depletion for a more personal fulfillment from knowing who jesus is. He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty. Each statement gives us a glimpse into gods character and what hes like. What are the seven signs and seven i am statements in the gospel of john. Jesus said, i am the way, the truth, the life john 14. Be prayerful, dont rush it, take time to think and reflect. Its our job as parents, teachers, and pastors to make sure kids understand just how special he is the seven i am statements of christ from the book of john are our best teaching tool. Seven i am statements of jesus book of john and the i am statement of revelation.
Bible study commentary on jesus the great i am an introduction to the i ams in johns gospel. Through this indepth study, you will trade feelings of emptiness and depletion for the fullness of knowing who jesus is like never before. The seven i ams of jesus what christians want to know. Seven i am statements of jesus in the book of john and the. Jesus i am statements would have particular significance to the firstcentury jewish listener. 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. That means they have a common view when it comes to their books and.
The seven i am sayings help us better understand the divinity of jesus christ. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. In the last message i gave an introduction to the i am series and we looked at moses encounter with the great i am in the burning bush exodus 3. The i am sayings of jesus through him the cosmos was created, and through him the father is most perfectly revealed.
Jesus said to them, most assuredly, i say to you, before abraham was, i am. He focuses on seven of jesus miracles, to demonstrate his divinity. In john s gospel, jesus makes seven i am statements, but he adds to what god said about himself to moses jesus is claiming to be a more clear revelation of god by doing this. In john s book, are paired together 7 signs from jesus, and also 7 i am sayings that john links together.
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