Category Archives: I AM statements

I AM the Way, the Truth, and the Life

I AM the Way, the Truth, and the Life
Jesus was in the midst of telling His disciples that He was going away and expressing His desire for them to join Him. When they exclaimed that they didn’t know where He was going, much less how to get there, He replied with this: I am the way, the truth, and the life. John 14:6 …
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I AM the Good Shepherd

I AM the Good Shepherd
I am the good shepherd.   John 10:11 Jesus refers to Himself not only as a shepherd but as the good Shepherd. What does a shepherd do? He protects, he provides, he guides. Psalm 23 tells us that he restores, refreshes, stays near and comforts. A good shepherd would accomplish all this. Jesus also includes that a…
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I AM the Light of the World

I AM the Light of the World
I AM the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life. John 8:12 Jesus states He is THE Light and, therefore, the source of all other light. Light brings order from disorder, makes clear the path, clarifies truth. It is used as a metaphor for…
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I am the Resurrection and the Life

I am the Resurrection and the Life
Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. John 11:25 As Jesus comforted His grieving friends, He made this stunning declaration. “I AM the Resurrection and the Life”. Not, “we will be resurrected”, but “I AM.” He doesn’t just bring life – He IS life. Jesus went on to prove who He was by…
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