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. 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. Occurrences of the i am that statements in the gospel of john. The comparisons are proclaimed in the seven i am statements of jesus, and the acts that show him as the divine son of god sent from heaven are shown in the seven signs of jesus. The seven i am statements of jesus in the book of john. Seven i am statements in kids minds teach sunday school. Jesus said, i am the way, the truth, the life john 14. Keep this unique bookmark handy, and read one statement each day of the week. Mar 31, 2014 in the book of john in the bible, jesus gives us seven descriptions of himself. Each statement gives us a glimpse into gods character and what hes like. 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. He who comes to me shall never hunger, and he who believes in me shall never thirst.
There are some questions included, but they are by no means exhaustive. The seven i am statements of jesus in johns gospel i. Seven i am metaphorical statements of jesus christ in the gospel of john. 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. Here are the seven metaphorical i am statements found in johns gospel. Jesus said to them, most assuredly, i say to you, before abraham was, i am. To a world lost in darkness, christ offers himself as a guide. When someone says, i am, it reveals something about their identity. The seven i am statements of jesus in johns gospel find this and more great catholic infographics and quotes. Each statement gives us a glimpse into gods character and what.
What are the seven i am statements in johns gospel made by. Mar 21, 2010 what are the seven signs and seven i am statements in the gospel of john. In the indian tradition, soham i am that or hamsa that i am are associated with the movement of the breath. We have spent the past 5 weeks discussing these passages. John macarthur made profound statements in his book regarding the manipulation of the fulfilling of the scriptures where an author is trying to prove jesus made up the fulfilment of the scriptures, he said, a mere man trying to mislead people could not have had the kind of sovereign control over events jesus repeatedly displayed. The seven i am statements of christ from the book of john are our best teaching tool. Below is a list of jesus seven i am statements in the book of john. Sep 28, 2016 there are seven or eight i am statements in johns gospel depending on how you count them. These are exactly the tools sach brought to the i am statements in john in our discussion, helping us as teachers to go deeper into what jesus was communicating about himself through vivid images such as bread, light, shepherd, door, and vine. You can call them part 2 of john s underlying message to the church. May 04, 2020 jesus said, i am the way, the truth, the life john 14. 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. I love jesus, i am, statements in the book of john.
In the gospel of john i am is used by jesus in three different ways. In addition to these seven miracles, johns gospel contains seven i am statements. Therefore the jews were grumbling about him, because he said, i am the bread that came down out of heaven. John used a variety of techniques to communicate to his readers the nature of jesus. So stands for the inhalation, ham stands for the exhalation. The seven i ams of jesus what christians want to know. If you want to know jesus more intimately, meditate on the seven i am statements that he made about himself as recorded in the gospel of john. The book of john the 7 signs and the 7 i ams of jesus. Jesus is the bread of life then jesus declared, i am the bread of life. He who comes to me shall never hunger, and he who believes in me shall never thirst john 6. 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 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. In seven of these passages, john joins this phrase to tremendous metaphors which are expressive of jesus saving relationship toward the world. 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.
Here are the seven metaphorical i am statements found in john s gospel. Book of john overview insight for living ministries. Seven i am statements of jesus in the book of john and. The gospel of john is built around seven miracles of jesus. Their focus is on what happens after we become believers. For example, when i say, i am a christian, im making a big. About what is most important to them and about them. These include his citation of jesuss seven i am statements, in which jesus spoke of himself in terms such as the light of the world 8. 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.
There is a widespread scholarly view that johns gospel can be broken into four parts. To solidify his point, john employs a trinity of sevens that demonstrate the divinity of christ. What are the seven i am statements of jesus in the gospel of john. The 7 i am statements of jesus explained faith island. So jesus said to them again, truly, truly, i say to you, i am the door of the sheep. 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. Unique to the gospel of john are seven statements jesus begins by saying i am. 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. Sep 25, 2018 the seven i am statements of jesus in johns gospel find this and more great catholic infographics and quotes stay safe and healthy.
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. 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. 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. I am totally convinced that he is who he says he is. The i am statements found in the gospel of john are the bread of life 6. This study is part of a 8 part series on the i am statements of jesus.
In this study, well look at these seven i am statements to see what theyll tell us. 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. There are seven or eight i am statements in johns gospel depending on how you count them. 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.
Jan 02, 2020 here are the seven metaphorical i am statements found in johns gospel. There are nine to chose from, and you can take them at whatever pace suits your group. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Each of these seven statements also starts with the two words i am. In the next few weeks, i plan to look at the 21 affirmations individually beginning with the seven i am statements. 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. The apostle john met the resurrected i am and writes, i fell at his feet as though. One of the most controversial statements he made is within jesus christ seven i am statements. The seven i am statements in john grace thru faith. Seven i am statements of jesus book of john and the i am statement of revelation. Seven sevens in johns gospel ottawa church of christ. Apr 21, 2015 the apostle frames his quotation of isaiah 53, his seventh old testament quotation, between the seven signs and the seven discourses that occurred at the time of the seventh feast that he mentioned in the gospel.
Jesus is comfort and certainty in an uncertain world. Some time ago we did a study on the seven miracles in john. He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty. Each of these seven descriptions tell us a little bit more about the character of jesus, about who he is. 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. Therefore, john chose to illustrate his points by using the i am statements of jesus to show who jesus was. What are the seven i am statements in the gospel of john. In the gospel of john are the seven great i am statements spoken by jesus. They follow signs and miracles and have major significance on his identity, deity and his death and resurrection.
I am the door of the sheep learn more about the door 7. Light is one of the most prominent themes in johns gospel. Nov 09, 2018 below is a list of jesus seven i am statements in the book of john. Surveying the twentyone chapters of the gospel of john, it is interesting to consider the groups of seven that occur in this gospel. In addition to these seven miracles, john s gospel contains seven i am statements. Original greek text i am the bread of life learn more about the bread of life. Seven i am statements of jesus in the book of john and the. Aug 31, 2016 the seven i am statements of jesus i am the true vine john 15. In the book of john in the bible, jesus gives us seven descriptions of himself. What are the seven i am statements in johns gospel made. Jun 12, 2019 the seven i am statements in john by jack kelley. What are the seven i am statements of jesus in the gospel of. The seven i am statements of jesus i am the true vine. 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.