May 23, 2014 - I AM

Day 143 - 1 Chronicles 8-10 & John 8:37-59

Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I am.” (John 8:58 ESV)

Jesus was letting His hearers know that He is God, and they knew it. “I am.” That is how God identified Himself to Moses. And that is how Jesus identifies Himself to us.

“I am the bread of life.” (John 6:35 ESV)

“I am the light of the world” (John 8:12 ESV)

“I am the door.”  (John 10:9 ESV)

“I am the good shepherd.” (John 10:11 ESV)

“I am the resurrection and the life.” (John 11:26 ESV)

“I am the way, and the truth, and the life.” (John 14:6 ESV)

“I am the true vine.” (John 15:1 ESV)

And because Jesus has redeemed us from sin, death and the devil, we get to use the words “I am” as well.

     I am Jesus little lamb, 
     Ever glad at heart I am;
     For my Shepherd gently guides me,
     Knows my need and well provides me,
     Loves me every day the same,
     Even calls me by my name.
     (Lutheran Service Book, CPH, 2006, #740)

We praise You, almighty God, for putting on flesh and dwelling among us. We thank You, Lord Jesus, for paying for our sins with Your holy, precious blood and with Your innocent suffering and death.  Amen.

Pastor David Paape 

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