Jesus and the "I am" Statements

L.Dwight Turner

I have always benefited from taking time to meditate in a reflective way on the great "I am" declarations made by Jesus and recorded in the Gospel of John. As we approach the beginning of Advent, I thought it might be useful to present these statements as themes for readers to reflect on in preparation for the season of Advent. Jesus tells us:

• I am the Bread of Life. (6:35)

• I am the Living Water. (4:14; 7:37-39)

• I am the Light of the World. (8:12)

• I am the Door of the Sheepfold. (10:7)

• I am the Good Shepherd. (10:11, 14)

• I am the Resurrection and the Life. (11:25)

• I am the True Vine. (15:1)

• I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life. (14:6)