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The Great I AM

 

In the Gospel of John Jesus identifies Himself as I AM to help us understand His divinity.

 

1. Bread“I am the bread of life; he who comes to Me shall not hunger.” John 6:35

2. Light:  “I am the light of the world; he who fallows Me shall not walk in the darkness, but shall have the light of life.” John 8:12

3. Gate:I am the gate; if anyone enters through Me, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture.” John 10:9

4. Good Shepherd: “I am the good shepherd; the good shepherd lays down His life for His sheep.” John 10:11

 

5. Resurrection and Life: “I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in Me shall live even if he dies.” John 11:25

 

6. Way, Truth and Life: “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father, but through Me.” John 14:6

 

7. True Vine: “I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser.” John 15:1  

Syriac Orthodox Sunday School of North America

ܡܕܪܫܬܐ ܕܚܕܒܫܒܐ ܕܣܘܪ̈ܝܝܐ ܬܪ̈ܝܨܝ ܫܘܒܚܐ ܒܐܡܪܝܟܐ ܘܟܢܕܐ

 Alpha and Omega

 Revelation 21:6

The Beginning and ending of all things

 Bread of Life

 John 6:35

The One essential food

 Chief Cornerstone

 Ephesians 2:20 

A sure foundation of Life

 Chief Shepherd

 1 Peter 5:4

Gives guidance and protection

 Christ

 Matthew 16:16

The Anointed One of God (Messiah)

 Firstborn from the Dead

Colossians 1:18

Leads us into resurrection

 Good Shepherd

John 10:11

Gives guidance and protection

 High Priest

Hebrews 3:1

The Perfect Mediator

 Holy One of God

Mark 1:24

Perfect and sinless

 Immanuel

Matthew 1:23

God with us

 Jesus

Matthew 1:21

His personal name meaning Yahweh saves

 King of kings, Lord of lords

Revelation 19:16

The Sovereign Almighty

 Lamb of God

John 1:29

Offered His life as a sacrifice for sins

 Light of the World

John 9:5

One who brings hope and gives guidance

 Lord

Romans 10:9

Sovereign Creator and Redeemer

 Lord of Glory

1 Corinthians 2:8 

The power of the Living God

 Mediator

1 Timothy2:5 

Redeemer who brings forgiven sinners into the presence of God

 Prophet

Luke 13:33

One who speaks for God

 Rabbi/Teacher

John 3:2

A title of respect for one who taught the Scriptures

 Savior

John 4:42

One who delivers from sin

 Son of David

Matthew 9:27

One who brings in the Kingdom

 Son of God

John 20:31

A title of Deity signifying Jesus' unique and special intimacy with the Father

 Son of Man

Matthew 20:28

A divine title of suffering and exaltation

 Word 

 John 1:1

Eternal God who ultimately reveals God