Who do you say I AM?
by Pastor Dennis on 04/04/14
“Who do say I am,” Jesus asks his disciples. “ you are the Messiah, Son of God,” says Peter.
Who does Jesus say he is? Jesus answers in seven statements in the gospel of John:
· I am the bread of life came down from heaven; whoever comes to me will never hunger.
· I am the light of the world; whoever follows me will not walk in darkness.
· I am the good shepherd [who] lays down his life for the sheep;
· I am the door for the sheep: if anyone enters by me, they will find pasture.
· I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
· I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser; you are the branches…[that will] bear much fruit.
· I am the resurrection and the life; whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live.
Jesus statements evoke strong reactions ranging from belief, doubt, curiosity, apathy and hatred.
“For the message about the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.” (1 Corinthians 1:18, NRSV)