19/06/2026
SUNDAY SERVICE 06-14-26
GREAT I AM
John 8:58 โJesus said to them, โMost assuredly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I AM.โโ
The phrase โI AMโ is the name by which God revealed Himself. Through the Gospel of John, Jesus declared seven โI AMโ statements, revealing that He is not merely a teacher or prophet, but God Himself. These statements show His divine nature and His relationship with those who believe in Him.
WHO IS THE GREAT I AM?
I AM THE BREAD OF LIFE (John 6:35)
Jesus is the Bread that came down from heaven. Just as physical bread sustains the body, Jesus gives eternal life to those who believe in Him. The world cannot satisfy the deepest hunger of the soul, but Christ alone can fill the emptiness within us and give us everlasting life.
I AM THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD (John 8:12; 9:5)
Before knowing Christ, we walk in spiritual darkness and blindness. Jesus is the Light of the World who reveals the truth and leads us into righteousness. Those who follow Him will no longer walk in darkness but will have the light of life.
I AM THE DOOR (John 10:7,9)
Jesus declared that He is the Door. He is the only entrance to salvation and eternal life. No religion, tradition, good works, or human effort can save us. Christ alone is the way through which we enter into God's kingdom.
I AM THE GOOD SHEPHERD (John 10:11,14)
Jesus is the Good Shepherd who loves, protects, and guides His sheep. He willingly laid down His life for us. As His sheep, we are called to hear His voice, follow His leading, and trust in His care and protection.
I AM THE RESURRECTION AND THE LIFE (John 11:25)
Jesus has power over death and the grave. Through His resurrection, He conquered death and offers eternal life to all who believe in Him. Even in the midst of suffering and loss, believers have hope because Christ is the Resurrection and the Life.
I AM THE WAY, THE TRUTH, AND THE LIFE (John 14:6)
Jesus is the only way to the Father. He is the truth that sets people free and the source of eternal life. In a world filled with confusion and deception, Christ remains the only perfect standard of truth and the only path to salvation.
I AM THE TRUE VINE (John 15:1,5)
Jesus is the True Vine, and believers are the branches. A branch cannot bear fruit unless it remains connected to the vine. In the same way, apart from Christ we can do nothing. Those who abide in Him receive strength, spiritual growth, and the ability to produce fruit that glorifies God.
CONCLUSION:
The seven โI AMโ statements reveal the identity of Jesus Christ as God and Savior. He is the Bread that satisfies, the Light that guides, the Door to salvation, the Shepherd who cares for His sheep, the Resurrection who conquers death, the Way to the Father, and the True Vine who gives life. In a world searching for answers, Jesus remains everything we need. May we continue to follow Him, abide in Him, and trust Him as the Great I AM.