I AM

I AM: the Vine

In my opinion, this passage is one of the most beautiful passages in the bible. The image is again one of oneness with Christ. It is a picture of the vine being the root from which the branches draw their nourishment and life. This happens naturally as the branches abide in and live connected toContinue reading “I AM: the Vine”

I Am: the Way, the Truth and the Life

Sometimes Jesus says things so “new” they leave his followers completely confused. Some ideas, even if they are no longer new to us, leave people in disbelief. One such topic is heaven. Another is that Jesus is God. In John 14, Jesus speaks to both topics as he prepares his disciples for his death andContinue reading “I Am: the Way, the Truth and the Life”

I Am: The Resurrection and the Life

I am the resurrection and life. Whoever believes in me , though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. John 11: 25-26 This verse is in the middle of a story, which begins when Jesus receives word from Mary and Martha that Lazarus is sick,Continue reading “I Am: The Resurrection and the Life”

I Am: A King – The Christmas Story

“You are right in saying I am a king.” John 18:37 Kingship is an idea closely tied to the promised Jewish Messiah. The Messiah was a prophesied King from the line of David who would be an anointed High Priest and savior of the Jewish people. He would bring peace and prosperity and would usherContinue reading “I Am: A King – The Christmas Story”

I Am: The Good Shepherd

I am the good shepherd. John 10:11 I love studying the bible. I see new things and learn new things each time. The passage in John 10:1-18 is a rather long one to copy into this blog, so I would encourage you to read it for yourself. In it, Jesus uses the analogy of theContinue reading “I Am: The Good Shepherd”

I Am: The Bread of Life

“I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger. And whoever believes in me shall never thirst.”(John 6:35; This discussion is based on all of John 6) Jesus has been speaking and teaching to the crowds around the Sea of Galilee. A large crowd was following him because of his miraculousContinue reading “I Am: The Bread of Life”

I Am: The Light of the World

“I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12 Today, December 1, marks the beginning of advent – the time of preparation for remembering and celebrating the birth of Jesus. It seems appropriate to me to think on his declarationContinue reading “I Am: The Light of the World”

Rabbi (which means Teacher) – The Jesus Everyone Can Accept

“You call me ‘Teacher’ and ‘Lord,’ and rightly so, for that is what I am.” John 13:13 That Jesus is a teacher is perhaps the least disputable claim about himself he ever made. Even today, most people will recognize that Jesus was a great teacher. Even from a young age, Jesus was known toContinue reading “Rabbi (which means Teacher) – The Jesus Everyone Can Accept”

“I AM”

We frequently use the phrase “I am” to describe ourselves to someone we recently met. In a brief sentence we sum up something that is most important to us or to our identity. We may say, “I am Jake’s mother” or “I am Lizzy’s father”. Or “I am married” or “single”. We may say weContinue reading ““I AM””