Each i am statement also reveals to us a new part of jesus character. Mar 31, 2014 did you know that jesus gives us some very special ways to describe him in the bible, too. 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. This study is part of a 8 part series on the i am statements of 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. What are the seven i am statements of jesus in the gospel of john.
The 7 symbolic days in the beginning of saint johns gospel new testament charts list list of charts john 1. 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. The book of john contains seven significant moments where jesus reveals a part of his character using the phrase i am. Nov 09, 2018 below is a list of jesus seven i am statements in the book of john. The seven i am sayings of jesus christ recorded in john. The bread of life and jesus said to them, i am the bread of life. Dec 16, 2015 it has a remarkably high and easily recognizable divine identity of jesus. Thats what the apostle paul seemed to understand as well. 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. Mar 21, 2010 what are the seven signs and seven i am statements in the gospel 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. Seven weeks, seven i am statements jesus made in the book of john, will give you a fresh perspective and a deeper understanding of who jesus is and how knowing him changes everything.
Seven i am statements of jesus in the book of john and. Last sunday, during the wrapup of our multiyear series through the gospel of john, i laid out five different lists of 7s that john used to point people to jesus. 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 sayings of jesus christ recorded in johns.
In this repetition we see the fullness of his character. These seven i am sayings were written to reinstill that idea as well as give us a glimpse of the character, person, and. What are the seven i am statements in johns gospel made. Seven creative rock city church free church resources. May all glory and praise be yours our lord jesus christ. When we come to know jesus the truth, we will find freedom. 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. I am the door of the sheep learn more about the door 7.
It has a remarkably high and easily recognizable divine identity of jesus. See below for a listing of where jesus used the word i am to describe himself. Unique to the gospel of john are seven statements jesus begins by saying i am. Each time jesus says i am, he is saying that he is god.
In johns gospel jesus will use these words 26 times and in 7 different metaphors each used with a predicate nominative. I am the door of the sheep learn more about the door. In the gospel of john, jesus makes seven statements beginning with the words i am. Here are the seven metaphorical i am statements found in john s gospel. One day one of jesus friends died, and jesus raised him from the dead. 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. 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. Use this creative package and video if youre planning to do a message series on who jesus is in his own words. In johns book, are paired together 7 signs from jesus, and also 7 i am sayings that john links together. In the gospel of john i am is used by jesus in three different ways. And of course, for john, it is not the miracles or even the teachings of jesus that do this.
The seven i am statements in john grace thru faith. This becomes the definition of jesus in johns gospel, that he is the i am of exodus, and if the people were willing to understand his words and actions signs, they would recognize him. They actually prove that jesus is god and was the god of the old testament. John focuses on the deity of christ more so than the other four. Jesus said, i am the way, the truth, the life john 14. Jesus identifies himself with the significant and symbolic words. I love jesus, 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. When someone says, i am, it reveals something about their identity. Then jesus spoke to them again, saying, i am the light of the world. In addition to these seven miracles, johns gospel contains seven i am statements. The gospel of john is built around seven miracles of. John brings seven witnesses to the stand to prove this fact.
Book of john overview insight for living ministries. 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. He who comes to me shall never hunger, and he who believes in me shall never thirst. John did this to show that not only did jesus perform the miracles of elisha, and better, but he also affirmed himself as god, and as the i am of the old testament ex. Jesus gives the seventh and final declaration of his divine relationship to us. Jesus i am statements would have particular significance to the firstcentury jewish listener. It is named for seven notable events, often called signs or miracles, that it records. Here they are, now hear each one making his own statement. Jesus completed the statement that was given to moses. May 06, 2016 in the gospel of john, an allimportant phrase, spoken by jesus, is repeated seven times. Below is a list of jesus seven i am statements in the book of john. In all seven, he combines i am with tremendous metaphors which express his saving relationship toward the world. I am, ego ami, which reminds us of yahwehs revelation of himself to moses3 times as i am in exodus 3.
Let me point out first of all that the number 7 in the bible is the number of completion and perfection, and certainly every thing about. He did not want to go about in judea because the jewish leaders there were looking for a way to kill him. The book of john was written that men might believe that jesus christ was god. We have spent the past 5 weeks discussing these passages. The book of john the 7 signs and the 7 i ams of jesus. God had revealed himself to moses with a resounding i am.
In johns gospel jesus will use these words 26 times and. What are the seven i am statements in the gospel of john. What are the seven i am statements in johns gospel made by. The seven i am statements of jesus in johns gospel find this and more great catholic infographics and quotes. Each i am is a description jesus gave of himself and is recorded in johns gospel. In the book of john in the bible, jesus gives us seven descriptions of himself. Jesus says that i am all you need, needed, and will ever need. Seven i am statements of jesus in the book of john and the. Each of these seven descriptions tell us a little bit more about the character of jesus, about who he is. Jan 02, 2020 jesus used the same phrase i am in seven declarations about himself. 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. Jesus is comfort and certainty in an uncertain 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 with something he does. The seven i am sayings help us better understand the divinity of jesus christ. John used a variety of techniques to communicate to his readers the nature of jesus. The seven i am statements in john engraved in gold on. John 7 niv jesus goes to the festival of bible gateway. Bible study commentary on jesus the great i am an introduction to the i ams in johns gospel.
To a world lost in darkness, christ offers himself as a guide. Jan 02, 2020 here are the seven metaphorical i am statements found in johns gospel. What are the titles of jesus in the gospel of john. Here they are the 7 i am sayings of jesus in john 1. Seven witnesses from the gospel of john the book of john was written that men might believe that jesus christ was god. You can call them part 2 of john s underlying message to the church.
In john, there are paired and linked together 7 signs from jesus, and also 7 i am sayings. The gospel of john is the only gospel that includes all seven statements jesus made about who himself. The seven i am statements in john engraved in gold on river stones from the holy land. 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. John 7 new international version niv jesus goes to the festival of tabernacles. The seven i ams of jesus what christians want to know. The seven i am statements of jesus in the book of john. There are many different names for jesus used in the book of john. He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty. In the book of john the 7 i ams as well as the book of revelation, jesus describes himself with the words starting with i am. 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. 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. 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.
Seven sevens in johns gospel ottawa church of christ. And in john 15 explains how to get and keep everything he has promised us. And i saw, and bare record that this is the son of god. Jesus used the same phrase i am in seven declarations about himself. 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 eighth i am statement in johns gospel david bahn. 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. 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. He is also the one who serves to keep us safe and secure. Titles of jesus in the gospel of john jesus christ. Surveying the twentyone chapters of the gospel of john, it is interesting to consider the groups of seven that occur in this gospel.
It also contains several unique literary and theological elements based on the jewish perfect number sevenseven signs. Each of these seven statements also starts with the two words i am. He who comes to me shall never hunger, and he who believes in me shall never thirst john 6. In the gospel of john, an allimportant phrase, spoken by jesus, is repeated seven times. This book was written by a disciple whom jesus lovedthe church traditionally attributes it to john john is the fourth and last gospel an account of jesus life and ministry in the new testament. In seven of these passages, john joins this phrase to tremendous metaphors which are expressive of jesus saving relationship toward the world. There are seven or eight i am statements in johns gospel depending on how you count them. Each statement gives us a glimpse into gods character and what. I am, ego ami, which reminds us of yahwehs revelation of himself to moses 3 times as i am in exodus 3. Bible study introduction to i ams in john jesus plus nothing. Here are the seven metaphorical i am statements found in johns gospel.
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