In the story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the tomb, we are introduced to the doctrine of Resurrection when Jesus says, "I Am the Resurrection and the Life." At His own tomb, Jesus embodied that doctrine, defeating death itself in order to raise us to life in Him. Adam Barnett concludes our "I Am" series on Easter Sunday by sharing the joyful news that Jesus is our King.
Read MoreThere is so much power and deeper meaning behind Jesus' statement "I Am the Good Shepherd." It was intended to correct and challenge the religious elite of that time; and to comfort and encourage Jesus' followers then and today. We are sheep, and we have a Good Shepherd in Jesus. Dave Brown explores this deep and powerful meaning in week 4 of our I Am series.
Read MoreWhen Jesus described Himself as the door to the sheep pen, He didn't just mean that He is the way in. He was trying to communicated a deeper and more powerful statement of peace and safety. Jesus' statement of "I Am the Door" is an invitation to us to enter in and rest. Wopsle shares this deeper meaning and encourages us to accept that invitation in week 3 of I Am.
Read MoreJesus was not just simply using a convenient metaphor when he said, "I am the Vine". His choice was very intentional because of the relationship the branches hold to the vine. Leanne Benton encourages us to truly abide in Jesus in week 2 of I Am.
Read MoreJesus was very intentional not only with what he said, but also to whom he said it. In John 8:12, Jesus makes the powerful statement, "I am the Light of the World." Spoken to a group of Pharisees, Jesus was making a statement of divinity and a statement claiming several key truths. Adam Barnett kicks off our series "I Am" by unpacking that statement and exploring those claims.
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