God
declared,
“And
you
will
seek
Me
and
find
Me,
when
you
search
for
Me
with
all
your
heart
.”
Jeremiah
29:13
As
such,
God
has
provided
us
with
a
multitude
of
insightful
indicators
of
who
He
is…for those who seek Him.
•
“Since
the
creation
of
the
world
His
invisible
attributes
are
clearly
seen,
being
understood
by
the
things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead.”
Romans 1:19-20
•
“When
I
consider
Your
heavens,
the
work
of
Your
fingers,
the
moon
and
the
stars,
which
You
have
ordained, what is man that You are mindful of him.”
Psalms 8:3-4
•
“The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament shows His handiwork.”
Psalms 19:1
•
“But
now
ask
the
beasts,
and
they
will
teach
you;
and
the
birds
of
the
air,
and
they
will
tell
you;
or
speak to the earth, and it will teach you; and the fish of the sea will explain to you.”
Job 12:7-8
•
“Look
at
the
birds
of
the
air,
for
they
neither
sow
nor
reap
nor
gather
into
barns;
yet
your
heavenly
Father feeds them.”
Matthew 6:26
•
“Consider
the
lilies
of
the
field,
how
they
grow:
they
neither
toil
nor
spin;
and
yet
I
say
to
you
that
even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.”
Matthew 6:28-29
In
addition,
God
has
also
revealed
Himself
in
the
Bible.
For
example,
God
used
two
simple
yet
powerful
words
of
“I
AM”
to
declare
Himself
to
Moses
(
Exodus
chapter
3
)—which
reveals
His
nature.
“I
AM” declare God’s:
•
Absolute dominion over all things—past, present and future.
•
Eternal and unchanging nature.
•
Self-existence and self-sufficiency.
•
Presence and power.
•
Nonexistent need to justify Himself.
God
also
revealed
Himself
throughout
the
Old
Testament.
However,
God’s
greatest
revelation
to
man
was through His Son, Jesus Christ, who was a perfect mirror image (reflection) of Himself.
•
“For in Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead.”
Colossians 2:9
•
“They shall call His name Immanuel, which is translated, ‘God with us.’”
Matthew 1:23
“In
the
beginning
was
the
Word,
and
the
Word
was
with
God,
and
the
Word
was
God.
He
was
in
the
beginning
with
God.
All
things
were
made
through
Him,
and
without
Him
nothing
was
made
that
was
made.
In
Him
was
life,
and
the
life
was
the
light
of
men.
And
the
light
shines
in
the
darkness,
and
the
darkness
did
not
comprehend
it.
He
was
in
the
world,
and
the
world
was
made
through
Him,
and
the
world
did
not
know
Him.
He
came
to
His
own,
and
His
own
did
not
receive
Him.
But
as
many
as
received
Him,
to
them
He
gave
the
right
to
become
children
of
God,
to
those
who
believe
in
His
name:
who
were
born,
not
of
blood,
nor
of
the
will
of
the
flesh,
nor
of
the
will
of
man,
but
of
God.
And
the
Word
became
flesh
and
dwelt
among
us,
and
we
beheld
His
glory,
the
glory
as
of
the
only
begotten
of
the Father, full of grace and truth.”
John 1:1-5, 10-13, 14
Jesus declared,
“I and my Father are one.”
John 10:30
Jesus
revealed
to
Philip,
“If
you
had
known
Me,
you
would
have
known
My
Father
also;
and
from
now
on
you
know
Him
and
have
seen
Him.
Philip
said
to
Him,
‘Lord,
show
us
the
Father,
and
it
is
sufficient
for
us.’
Jesus
said
to
him,
‘Have
I
been
with
you
so
long,
and
yet
you
have
not
known
Me,
Philip?
He
who
has
seen
Me
has
seen
the
Father;
so
how
can
you
say,
‘Show
us
the
Father’?
Do
you
not
believe
that
I
am
in
the
Father,
and
the
Father
in
Me?
The
words
that
I
speak
to
you
I
do
not
speak
on
My
own
authority;
but
the
Father
who
dwells
in
Me
does
the
works.
Believe
Me
that
I
am
in
the
Father
and
the
Father in Me, or else believe Me for the sake of the works themselves.’”
John 14:7-11
Jesus
also
spoke
the
words
“I
AM”
to
declare
His
deity
and
oneness
with
the
Father.
For
example,
in
John
8:56-58,
Jesus
revealed,
“Your
father
Abraham
rejoiced
to
see
My
day,
and
he
saw
it
and
was
glad.’
Then
the
Jews
said
to
Him,
‘You
are
not
yet
fifty
years
old,
and
have
You
seen
Abraham?’
Jesus
said to them,
‘Most assuredly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I AM.’”
Jesus
made
seven
additional
“I
AM”
declarations
that
continue
to
influence
the
world
today.
As
you
read
each
“I
AM”…spiritually
recognize
the
heart
of
God
in
His
Son’s
words—for
God
is
calling
His
creation
to
turn
away
from
their
sin
and
darkness…and
towards
Him.
For
Jesus
declared,
“I
have
not
spoken
on
My
own
authority;
but
the
Father
who
sent
Me
gave
Me
a
command,
what
I
should
say
and
what
I
should
speak.
And
I
know
that
His
command
is
everlasting
life.
Therefore,
whatever
I
speak,
just as the Father has told Me, so I speak.”
John 12:49-50
1.
"
I AM
the Bread of Life"
(John 6:35)
“I
am
the
bread
of
life.
He
who
comes
to
Me
shall
never
hunger,
and
he
who
believes
in
Me
shall
never thirst.”
This
type
of
hunger
and
thirst
operates
within
the
spiritual
realm.
His
words
are
intended
for
those
who
have
found
nothing
on
earth
has
filled
the
hunger
and
thirst
that
exists
within
their
heart,
soul
and spirit.
2.
"
I AM
the Light of the World"
(John 8:12)
“I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.”
Man’s
sinful
nature—influenced
and
magnified
by
Satan’s
lies—is
the
reason
why
darkness
exists
on
earth.
These
words
of
Jesus
declares
He
is
a
light
that
exists
within
the
darkness—to
illuminate
a “path of escape” to those who desire to live a life that is free from bondage to sin.
3.
"
I AM
the Door of the Sheep"
(John 10:7 & 9)
“Most
assuredly,
I
say
to
you,
I
am
the
door
of
the
sheep.
If
anyone
enters
by
Me,
he
will
be
saved,
and will go in and out and find pasture.”
Jesus
explained
that
He
is
the
only
door
(or
way)
to
salvation.
Those
who
enter
will
find
freedom
and
an
inner
spiritual
peace.
Jesus
declared,
“My
peace
I
give
to
you;
not
as
the
world
gives
do
I
give to you.”
John 14:27
4.
"
I AM
the Good Shepherd"
(John 10:14)
“I am the good shepherd; and I know My sheep, and am known by My own.”
Sheep
depend
upon
their
shepherd
for
protection
from
predators,
assistance
when
they
get
into
trouble,
and
continual
oversight—which
is
spiritually
analogous
to
those
who
believe
in,
follow,
and
yield to Jesus as Lord.
5.
"
I AM
the Resurrection and the Life"
(John 11:25)
“I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live.”
Jesus promised an eternal life—beyond the grave—to those who believe in Him.
6.
"
I AM
the Way, the Truth, and the Life"
(John 14:6)
“I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.”
Jesus
paid
the
full
price
for
our
salvation,
and
is
the
only
means
to
receive
God’s
grace
and
mercy
(forgiveness).
7.
"
I AM
the Vine"
(John 15:5)
“I
am
the
vine,
you
are
the
branches.
He
who
abides
in
Me,
and
I
in
him,
bears
much
fruit;
for
without Me you can do nothing.”
As we seek Jesus, we learn:
•
The depth of our sinful nature.
•
We
are
completely
dependent
upon
Him
for
everything—including
those
things
we
do
for
Him
and others.
•
He alone is worthy of all praise, honor and glory.
Now take a moment to review each “I AM” statement above, open your “spiritual eyes” and determine:
•
Do they provide insight into the nature and heart of God? If yes, how?
•
What do they say to you?
•
Do the seven “I AM” declarations made by Jesus mandate a response?
Regarding a response…in the scripture below, Jesus declared spiritual truths, for He explained:
•
His purpose on earth.
•
Each person will respond to Him in one of two ways:
1
.
Believe, turn towards Him, and receive the eternal benefits of His seven “I AM” promises.
2
.
Reject Him, continue to be bound by sin, exist in darkness, and all justified by deceptive lies.
•
The underlying heart-felt motivational desires that drives each person’s response.
“For
God
so
loved
the
world
that
He
gave
His
only
begotten
Son,
that
whoever
believes
in
Him
should
not
perish
but
have
everlasting
life.
For
God
did
not
send
His
Son
into
the
world
to
condemn
the
world,
but
that
the
world
through
Him
might
be
saved.
He
who
believes
in
Him
is
not
condemned;
but
he
who
does
not
believe
is
condemned
already,
because
he
has
not
believed
in
the
name
of
the
only
begotten
Son
of
God.
And
this
is
the
condemnation,
that
the
light
has
come
into
the
world,
and
men
loved
darkness
rather
than
light,
because
their
deeds
were
evil.
For
everyone
practicing
evil
hates
the
light
and
does
not
come
to
the
light,
lest
his
deeds
should
be
exposed.
But
he
who
does
the
truth
comes
to
the light, that his deeds may be clearly seen, that they have been done in God.”
John 3:17-21
Now
take
time
to
reflect
upon
the
status
of
your
life,
the
desires
of
your
heart,
and
your
relationship
with
God.
As
you
self-evaluate,
realize
that
it
is
because
of
your
belief
in
the
sacrificial
death
of
Jesus—as
a
propitiation
for
your
sins—you
are
forgiven
for
all
that
you
have
done...and
will
do…throughout
eternity.
“As
far
as
the
east
is
from
the
west,
so
far
has
He
removed
our
transgressions
from
us.”
(Psalms
103:12)
For
His
absolute
forgiveness
exemplifies
the
love,
grace
and
mercy
of
God
who
is
calling
you
closer
to
Him.
But
what’s
more,
His
continual
calling
(and
your
obedient
responses)
are
the
means used by the Holy Spirit to cha
nge you from within, and prepare you to spend eternity with God.
In
summary,
Jesus
Christ
was
God
incarnate.
This
means
that
everything
that
Jesus
did
and
all
that
Jesus
said
was
the
embodiment
and
personification
of
God
in
the
flesh—which
gives
us
evidence
of
the attributes of God’s nature.
“And
behold,
I
am
coming
quickly,
and
My
reward
is
with
Me,
to
give
to
every
one
according
to
his
work.
I
am
the
Alpha
and
the
Omega,
the
Beginning
and
the
End,
the
First
and
the
Last.”
Revelation
22:12-13
I
pray
this
lesson
illuminates
your
spiritual
understanding
of
the
heart
of
whom
we
serve...and
may
you
fully comprehend and embrace all of the blessings God has given you!
All for His Glory!
H
arold D. Thomas
Thought Provoking Questions
The
purpose
of
the
questions
is
to
facilitate
a
deeper
understanding
of
the
Bible,
this
Bible
study
topic,
and
ourselves.
The
questions
may
be
answered
by
each
reader,
or
used
by
a
Bible
study
group
leader,
or
church
pastor.
The
questions
should
be
answered
or
discussed
after
reading
“I
AM.”
In
addition,
the
questions
are
designed
to
enhance
learning
via
the
determination
of
personal
opinions
and/or
discovering
how
the
lesson
content
relates
to
our
personal
lives.
As
such,
no
answers
are
provided.
Questions
How do you respond to God’s declaration of “I AM” to Moses?
•
What does this mean to you?
•
Are
there
different
words
God
may
have
used
to
declare
Himself?
If
yes,
how
do
they
compare
to
“I
AM?”
The lesson states Jesus was a perfect reflection of God.
•
Identify at least 3 scriptures that support this belief.
•
What
are
the
consequences
if
one
aspect
of
Jesus
(words
or
deeds)
that
caused
Him
to
deviate
from reflecting the righteousness of God.
Review the seven “I AM” declarations by Jesus.
•
What is the spiritual meaning and significance of:
o
Bread
o
Light
o
Door
o
Shepherd
o
Resurrection and Life
o
Vine
•
Which three are the most important to you? Why?
•
Which three are most relevant to someone who does not know Jesus? Why?
•
Identify at least three aspects of God’s heart that are revealed within Jesus’ declarations.
Jesus said those who reject Him do so because they love darkness rather than light (John 3:17-21).
•
What does it mean to love darkness?
•
What are the consequences of rejecting Him?
•
The lesson states rejection is justified by deceptive lies.
o
Can you identify examples?
o
Why must someone believe in lies to reject truth?
Did you learn anything new from this lesson? Explain.
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The words of Jesus Christ are in
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The words of Jesus
are in red text.
God
declared,
“And
you
will
seek
Me
and
find
Me,
when
you
search
for
Me
with
all
your
heart
.”
Jeremiah
29:13
As
such,
God
has
provided
us
with
a
multitude
of
insightful
indicators
of
who
He
is…for
those
who
seek
Him.
•
“Since
the
creation
of
the
world
His
invisible
attributes
are
clearly
seen,
being
understood
by
the
things
that
are
made,
even
His
eternal
power
and
Godhead.”
Romans 1:19-20
•
“When
I
consider
Your
heavens,
the
work
of
Your
fingers,
the
moon
and
the
stars,
which
You
have
ordained,
what
is
man
that
You
are
mindful
of
him.”
Psalms 8:3-4
•
“The
heavens
declare
the
glory
of
God;
and
the
firmament shows His handiwork.”
Psalms 19:1
•
“But
now
ask
the
beasts,
and
they
will
teach
you;
and
the
birds
of
the
air,
and
they
will
tell
you;
or
speak
to
the
earth,
and
it
will
teach
you;
and
the
fish
of
the
sea
will explain to you.”
Job 12:7-8
•
“Look
at
the
birds
of
the
air,
for
they
neither
sow
nor
reap
nor
gather
into
barns;
yet
your
heavenly
Father
feeds them.”
Matthew 6:26
•
“Consider
the
lilies
of
the
field,
how
they
grow:
they
neither
toil
nor
spin;
and
yet
I
say
to
you
that
even
Solomon
in
all
his
glory
was
not
arrayed
like
one
of
these.”
Matthew 6:28-29
In
addition,
God
has
also
revealed
Himself
in
the
Bible.
For
example,
God
used
two
simple
yet
powerful
words
of
“I
AM”
to
declare
Himself
to
Moses
(
Exodus
3
)—which
reveals His nature. “I AM” declare God’s:
•
Absolute
dominion
over
all
things—past,
present
and
future.
•
Eternal and unchanging nature.
•
Self-existence and self-sufficiency.
•
Presence and power.
•
Nonexistent need to justify Himself.
God
also
revealed
Himself
throughout
the
Old
Testament.
However,
God’s
greatest
revelation
to
man
was
through
His
Son,
Jesus
Christ,
who
was
a
perfect
mirror
image
(reflection) of Himself.
•
“For
in
Him
dwells
all
the
fullness
of
the
Godhead.”
Colossians 2:9
•
“They
shall
call
His
name
Immanuel,
which
is
translated, ‘God with us.’”
Matthew 1:23
“In
the
beginning
was
the
Word,
and
the
Word
was
with
God,
and
the
Word
was
God.
He
was
in
the
beginning
with
God.
All
things
were
made
through
Him,
and
without
Him
nothing
was
made
that
was
made.
In
Him
was
life,
and
the
life
was
the
light
of
men.
And
the
light
shines
in
the
darkness,
and
the
darkness
did
not
comprehend
it.
He
was
in
the
world,
and
the
world
was
made
through
Him,
and
the
world
did
not
know
Him.
He
came
to
His
own,
and
His
own
did
not
receive
Him.
But
as
many
as
received
Him,
to
them
He
gave
the
right
to
become
children
of
God,
to
those
who
believe
in
His
name:
who
were
born,
not
of
blood,
nor
of
the
will
of
the
flesh,
nor
of
the
will
of
man,
but
of
God.
And
the
Word
became
flesh
and
dwelt
among
us,
and
we
beheld
His
glory,
the
glory
as
of
the
only
begotten
of
the
Father,
full
of
grace
and
truth.”
John 1:1-5, 10-13, 14
Jesus declared,
“I and my Father are one.”
John 10:30
Jesus
revealed
to
Philip,
“If
you
had
known
Me,
you
would
have
known
My
Father
also;
and
from
now
on
you
know
Him
and
have
seen
Him.
Philip
said
to
Him,
‘Lord,
show
us
the
Father,
and
it
is
sufficient
for
us.’
Jesus
said
to
him,
‘Have
I
been
with
you
so
long,
and
yet
you
have
not
known
Me,
Philip?
He
who
has
seen
Me
has
seen
the
Father;
so
how
can
you
say,
‘Show
us
the
Father’?
Do
you
not
believe
that
I
am
in
the
Father,
and
the
Father
in
Me?
The
words
that
I
speak
to
you
I
do
not
speak
on
My
own
authority;
but
the
Father
who
dwells
in
Me
does
the
works.
Believe
Me
that
I
am
in
the
Father
and
the
Father
in
Me,
or
else
believe
Me
for
the
sake
of
the
works
themselves.’”
John 14:7-11
Jesus
also
spoke
the
words
“I
AM”
to
declare
His
deity
and
oneness
with
the
Father.
For
example,
in
John
8:56-
58,
Jesus
revealed,
“Your
father
Abraham
rejoiced
to
see
My
day,
and
he
saw
it
and
was
glad.’
Then
the
Jews
said
to
Him,
‘You
are
not
yet
fifty
years
old,
and
have
You
seen
Abraham?’
Jesus
said
to
them,
‘Most
assuredly,
I
say
to
you, before Abraham was, I AM.’”
Jesus
made
seven
additional
“I
AM”
declarations
that
continue
to
influence
the
world
today.
As
you
read
each
“I
AM”…spiritually
recognize
the
heart
of
God
in
His
Son’s
words—for
God
is
calling
His
creation
to
turn
away
from
their
sin
and
darkness…and
towards
Him.
For
Jesus
declared,
“I
have
not
spoken
on
My
own
authority;
but
the
Father
who
sent
Me
gave
Me
a
command,
what
I
should
say
and
what
I
should
speak.
And
I
know
that
His
command
is
everlasting
life.
Therefore,
whatever
I
speak,
just
as
the
Father
has
told
Me,
so
I
speak.”
John
12:49-
50
1.
"
I AM
the Bread of Life"
(John 6:35)
“I
am
the
bread
of
life.
He
who
comes
to
Me
shall
never
hunger,
and
he
who
believes
in
Me
shall
never
thirst.”
This
type
of
hunger
and
thirst
operates
within
the
spiritual
realm.
His
words
are
intended
for
those
who
have
found
nothing
on
earth
has
filled
the
hunger
and
thirst that exists within their heart, soul and spirit.
2.
"
I AM
the Light of the World"
(John 8:12)
“I
am
the
light
of
the
world.
He
who
follows
Me
shall
not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.”
Man’s
sinful
nature—influenced
and
magnified
by
Satan’s
lies—is
the
reason
why
darkness
exists
on
earth.
These
words
of
Jesus
declares
He
is
a
light
that
exists
within
the
darkness—to
illuminate
a
“path
of
escape”
to
those
who
desire
to
live
a
life
that
is
free
from bondage to sin.
3.
"
I AM
the Door of the Sheep"
(John 10:7 & 9)
“Most
assuredly,
I
say
to
you,
I
am
the
door
of
the
sheep.
If
anyone
enters
by
Me,
he
will
be
saved,
and
will go in and out and find pasture.”
Jesus
explained
that
He
is
the
only
door
(or
way)
to
salvation.
Those
who
enter
will
find
freedom
and
an
inner
spiritual
peace.
Jesus
declared,
“My
peace
I
give
to
you;
not
as
the
world
gives
do
I
give
to
you.”
John
14:27
4.
"
I AM
the Good Shepherd"
(John 10:14)
“I
am
the
good
shepherd;
and
I
know
My
sheep,
and
am known by My own.”
Sheep
depend
upon
their
shepherd
for
protection
from
predators,
assistance
when
they
get
into
trouble,
and
continual
oversight—which
is
spiritually
analogous
to
those who believe in, follow, and yield to Jesus as Lord.
5.
"
I AM
the Resurrection and the Life"
(John 11:25)
“I
am
the
resurrection
and
the
life.
He
who
believes
in
Me, though he may die, he shall live.”
Jesus
promised
an
eternal
life—beyond
the
grave—to
those who believe in Him.
6.
"
I AM
the Way, the Truth, and the Life"
(John 14:6)
“I
am
the
way,
the
truth,
and
the
life.
No
one
comes
to
the Father except through Me.”
Jesus
paid
the
full
price
for
our
salvation,
and
is
the
only
means
to
receive
God’s
grace
and
mercy
(forgiveness).
7.
"
I AM
the Vine"
(John 15:5)
“I
am
the
vine,
you
are
the
branches.
He
who
abides
in
Me,
and
I
in
him,
bears
much
fruit;
for
without
Me
you
can do nothing.”
As we seek Jesus, we learn:
•
The depth of our sinful nature.
•
We
are
completely
dependent
upon
Him
for
everything—including
those
things
we
do
for
Him
and others.
•
He alone is worthy of all praise, honor and glory.
Now
take
a
moment
to
review
each
“I
AM”
statement
above, open your “spiritual eyes” and determine:
•
Do
they
provide
insight
into
the
nature
and
heart
of
God? If yes, how?
•
What do they say to you?
•
Do
the
seven
“I
AM”
declarations
made
by
Jesus
mandate a response?
Regarding
a
response…in
the
scripture
below,
Jesus
declared spiritual truths, for He explained:
•
His purpose on earth.
•
Each person will respond to Him in one of two ways:
1
.
Believe,
turn
towards
Him,
and
receive
the
eternal
benefits of His seven “I AM” promises.
2
.
Reject
Him,
continue
to
be
bound
by
sin,
exist
in
darkness, and all justified by deceptive lies.
•
The
underlying
heart-felt
motivational
desires
that
drives each person’s response.
“For
God
so
loved
the
world
that
He
gave
His
only
begotten
Son,
that
whoever
believes
in
Him
should
not
perish
but
have
everlasting
life.
For
God
did
not
send
His
Son
into
the
world
to
condemn
the
world,
but
that
the
world
through
Him
might
be
saved.
He
who
believes
in
Him
is
not
condemned;
but
he
who
does
not
believe
is
condemned
already,
because
he
has
not
believed
in
the
name
of
the
only
begotten
Son
of
God.
And
this
is
the
condemnation,
that
the
light
has
come
into
the
world,
and
men
loved
darkness
rather
than
light,
because
their
deeds
were
evil.
For
everyone
practicing
evil
hates
the
light
and
does
not
come
to
the
light,
lest
his
deeds
should
be
exposed.
But
he
who
does
the
truth
comes
to
the
light,
that
his
deeds
may
be
clearly
seen,
that
they
have
been done in God.”
John 3:17-21
Now
take
time
to
reflect
upon
the
status
of
your
life,
the
desires
of
your
heart,
and
your
relationship
with
God.
As
you
self-evaluate,
realize
that
it
is
because
of
your
belief
in
the
sacrificial
death
of
Jesus—as
a
propitiation
for
your
sins—you
are
forgiven
for
all
that
you
have
done...and
will
do…throughout
eternity.
“As
far
as
the
east
is
from
the
west,
so
far
has
He
removed
our
transgressions
from
us.”
(Psalms
103:12)
For
His
absolute
forgiveness
exemplifies
the
love,
grace
and
mercy
of
God
who
is
calling
you
closer
to
Him.
But
what’s
more,
His
continual
calling
(and
your
obedient
responses)
are
the
means
used
by
the
Holy
Spirit
to
cha
nge
you
from
within,
and
prepare you to spend eternity with God.
In
summary,
Jesus
Christ
was
God
incarnate.
This
means
that
everything
that
Jesus
did
and
all
that
Jesus
said
was
the
embodiment
and
personification
of
God
in
the
flesh—which
gives
us
evidence
of
the
attributes
of
God’s nature.
“And
behold,
I
am
coming
quickly,
and
My
reward
is
with
Me,
to
give
to
every
one
according
to
his
work.
I
am
the
Alpha
and
the
Omega,
the
Beginning
and
the
End,
the
First and the Last.”
Revelation 22:12-13
I
pray
this
lesson
illuminates
your
spiritual
understanding
of
the
heart
of
whom
we
serve...and
may
you
fully
comprehend
and
embrace
all
of
the
blessings
God
has
given you!
All for His Glory!
Harold D. Thomas
Thought Provoking Questions
The
purpose
of
the
questions
is
to
facilitate
a
deeper
understanding
of
the
Bible,
this
Bible
study
topic,
and
ourselves.
The
questions
may
be
answered
by
each
reader,
or
used
by
a
Bible
study
group
leader,
or
church
pastor.
The
questions
should
be
answered
or
discussed
after
reading
“I
AM.”
In
addition,
the
questions
are
designed
to
enhance
learning
via
the
determination
of
personal
opinions
and/or
discovering
how
the
lesson
content
relates
to
our
personal
lives.
As
such,
no
answers are provided.
Questions
How
do
you
respond
to
God’s
declaration
of
“I
AM”
to
Moses?
•
What does this mean to you?
•
Are
there
different
words
God
may
have
used
to
declare
Himself?
If
yes,
how
do
they
compare
to
“I
AM?”
The lesson states Jesus was a perfect reflection of God.
•
Identify at least 3 scriptures that support this belief.
•
What
are
the
consequences
if
one
aspect
of
Jesus
(words
or
deeds)
that
caused
Him
to
deviate
from
reflecting the righteousness of God.
Review the seven “I AM” declarations by Jesus.
•
What is the spiritual meaning and significance of:
o
Bread
o
Light
o
Door
o
Shepherd
o
Resurrection and Life
o
Vine
•
Which three are the most important to you? Why?
•
Which
three
are
most
relevant
to
someone
who
does
not know Jesus? Why?
•
Identify
at
least
three
aspects
of
God’s
heart
that
are
revealed within Jesus’ declarations.
Jesus
said
those
who
reject
Him
do
so
because
they
love
darkness rather than light (John 3:17-21).
•
What does it mean to love darkness?
•
What are the consequences of rejecting Him?
•
The
lesson
states
rejection
is
justified
by
deceptive
lies.
o
Can you identify examples?
o
Why must someone believe in lies to reject truth?
Did you learn anything new from this lesson? Explain.
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