Sermons from November 2023
Jesus: I am the Vine (john 15:1,5)
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. Unique to the Gospel of John are seven statements Jesus begins by saying “I am.” The phrase “I am” reflects Exodus 3:14, where God introduces himself to Moses with the expression “I am who I am.” This statement became a way to connect with God personally and was used throughout Israel’s history to convey…
Jesus: I am sayings. I am the Way, the Truth and the Life
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. Unique to the Gospel of John are seven statements Jesus begins by saying, “I am.” The phrase “I am” reflects Exodus 3:14, where God introduces himself to Moses with the expression “I am who I am.” This statement became a way to connect with God personally and was used throughout Israel’s history to convey…
Jesus: I Am Sayings: I Am the Resurrection and the Life
Portraits of Jesus – What do we learn about Jesus from how he spoke about himself. The “I Am” sayings in John’s Gospel give us a rich picture of who Jesus claimed to be.
