I Am

In the book of Exodus, Moses asked God who should he say sent him to deliver them. God responded with, “I am that I am.” Prior to that, the people had referred to God by title. Now He was giving them a name that conveyed who He is and showed His power. In the New Testament, there were several times when Jesus confirmed His identity as fully God as well as fully man. He used the same phrase of “I am” to let them know. Just as God did with Moses, Jesus used “I am” to convey that He is who you need Him to be in the moment you’re standing in. He is a shepherd who cares for us, a light in our darkest times, our path to Heaven and so much more. As you read through these, think about which facet of who He is to show up for you today.

Here are some Bible verses on Jesus being the Great I Am:

1. Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, “I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life.”

John 8:12 NLT

2. Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”

John 14:6 ESV

3. Jesus said to her, “I am the Resurrection and the Life. Whoever believes in (adheres to, trusts in, relies on) Me [as Savior] will live even if he dies; and everyone who lives and believes in Me [as Savior] will never die. Do you believe this?”

John 11:25-26 AMP

4. “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd sacrifices his life for the sheep.”

John 10:11 NLT

5. Jesus replied, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry again. Whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.”

John 6:35 NLT

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