(by pastor Jean)

After God told Moses to go to Pharoah and bring the Israelites out of Egypt, Moses asked to know God’s name so he would have some authority behind him and God answered, “I am who I am” (Ex 3:14). This title shows the eternal existence of God and confirms the fact that He is always present with us. Jesus also used the same name, “Most assuredly I say to you, before Abraham was, I am” (John 8:58; NKJV). This confirms that God the Father and Jesus are one. In the gospel of John Jesus makes 7 “I am” statements. In John 6:35 He states that He is the bread of life and as such He will satisfy our spiritual hunger. He is also the light of the world (John 8:12), our guide through life. In John 10:9 Jesus says, “I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved” (NKJV). A few verses later in John 10:14 Jesus tells us that He is the good shepherd, someone who protects and cares for us. Jesus is also the resurrection and the life (John 11:25), the giver of eternal life. Then in John 14:6 He tells us He is, “The way, the truth and the life”. The way to God, the truth about God and the provider of abundant life. Finally, Jesus reveals Himself as the true vine (John 15:1) meaning that if we abide in Him, we will produce fruit. Plenty to study and meditate on!