I AM – Understanding Who Jesus Is #1: “I am the Bread of Life” ~ Jesus is the satisfier of our soul” – John 6:35; 40; 48-51

What is the meaning of life? That may be the most pondered question in all of human history. People often waste large portions of their life experimenting with potential answers. Jesus makes a startling claim which is actually the core answer--one long sought by human souls for centuries. Right click on audio player to download mp3 or to change listening speed

I AM – Understanding Who Jesus Is #2: “I am the Light of the World” ~ Jesus is the illuminator of our heart” – John 8:12

Light dispels darkness. Jesus proclaimed: I am the Light of the World. There is a very intriguing historical backdrop that adds "spice" to Jesus' declaration. We also learn from Scripture (Matthew 5:14, 16; Ephesians 5:8) that Jesus then designates His followers as the light of the world. Amazing...! Right click on audio player to download mp3 or to change listening speed

I AM – Understanding Who Jesus Is #3: “I am the Good Shepherd” ~ Jesus is the caretaker of our life” – John 10:11-15; 17-20

The imagery of a shepherd and his sheep is a common picture in the N.T. What can we learn about sheep (a picture of us)? The Lord is our shepherd...the Good Shepherd. What all does that mean? Let's unpack five ways He cares for us as our shepherd. Right click on audio player to download mp3 or to change listening speed

I AM – Understanding Who Jesus Is #5: “I am the Door of the Sheep” ~ Jesus is our spiritual provider and protector – John 10:7-10

When we think of doors today, one might think of door #1, door #2, and door #3 on Let's Make A Deal. Or, we may think of the doors in the movie The Adjustment Bureau. Jesus made the statement, 'I am the door.' What did he mean? How should that encourage me? Right click on audio player to download mp3 or to change listening speed

I AM – Understanding Who Jesus Is #6: “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life” ~ Jesus is our unique mediator – John 14:1-6

People have a desire to know how to be granted forgiveness from God; to know how to receive eternal life rather than eternal punishment. Our culture often sidetracks and seeks to detour us with the religious perspectives of universalism and pluralism. What do these perspectives mean? What does Jesus say? Right click on audio player to download mp3 or to change listening speed

I AM – Understanding Who Jesus Is #7: “I am the True Vine” ~ Jesus is our source of spiritual vitality – John 15:1-5

One of the most understated assertions ever, comes from The Four Spiritual Laws developed by Campus Crusade (Cru). Law #1 states: God loves you and has a wonderful plan for your life." How so? Well, He desires to make your life fruitful in ways you never imagined. Right click on audio player to download mp3 or to change listening speed