The Gospel of John is so amazing. Awesomely amazing! It has been referred to as the “Spiritual Gospel.”
It begins with the divine genealogy of Jesus. “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” [John 1:1]
That first chapter proclaims that “The Word became flesh and took up residence among us. We observed His glory, the glory as the One and Only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.” [vs 14 HCSB]
John’s Gospel also records seven “I AM” statements that further our understanding of Jesus’ ministry in the world. They link Jesus to the OT revelation God gave to Moses as the “I AM WHO I AM.” [JEHOVAH/YAHWEH]
“I am the bread of life.” [John 6]
“I am the light of the world.” [John 8]
“I am the door.” [John 10]
“I am the good shepherd.” [John 10]
“I am the resurrection and the life.” [John 11]
“I am the way the truth and the life.” [John 14]
“I am the true vine.” [John 15]
But even though Jesus applies God’s name to Himself in John 8:58 and John 18:4-5, it is not until the end of the book that we find the ultimate declaration of who Jesus is. And it comes from an unlikely source, in a surprising way.
More tomorrow