The perfection of Christ our God is seen in the seven “I AM’S” in John’s record of Christ’s life and ministry.
BREAD OF LIFE (John 6:35) – He sustains us; apart from Him is only unsatisfied hunger.
LIGHT OF THE WORLD (John 8:12) – He illumines us; apart from Him is only impenetrable darkness.
DOOR OF SHEEP (John 10:7,9) – He admits us to life; apart from Him is only hopeless exclusion.
GOOD SHEPHERD (John 10:11) – He cares for us; apart from Him is only aimless wandering.
RESURRECTION AND LIFE (John 11:25) – He provides us life; apart from Him is only endless dying.
WAY, TRUTH & LIFE (John 14:6) – He guides us; apart from Him is only endless lostness.
TRUE VINE (John 15:1) – He makes us productive; apart from Him is only continual withering.
There is a final portrait of the divine perfection of Jesus. This is reflected in the seven “Signs” John records from Christ’s life. John built his whole Gospel as a bridge with seven successive signposts that transport you to the ultimate sign of John chapter 20 – The resurrection of Christ. John notes the ministry of Christ in light of its impact on the hearts of those who saw these signs. What were the signs Christ performed to bring those who saw His ministry to belief?
Sign 1 = WATER TO WINE [John 2:1-11] He Is The Lord Of Creation
Sign 2 = HEALING NOBLEMAN’S SON FROM AFAR [John 4:46-54 He is the all-powerful LORD of all sickness and disease, as well as Lord of time and space.
Sign 3 = FEEDS 5000 [John 6:1-14] Note John 6:14 The Prophet. HE IS THE BREAD FROM HEAVEN
Sign 4 = WALKING ON THE WATER [John 6:15-25]. HE IS THE LORD OF NATURE
Sign 5 = HEALS MAN BORN BLIND [John 9:1-7]. HE IS THE LORD OF SIGHT, John 9:16. Also note John 9:32
Sign 6 = RAISES LAZARUS [John 11:1-44]. HE IS LORD OF LIFE
Sign 7 = The Resurrection [John 20]. He is Alive Forevermore!
John wrote to everyone because everyone needs to meet God, and only Jesus can reveal Him. In this book, we meet an absolutely powerful God in human flesh who controls and rules the Universe He created. So the best known verse is the best of all offers that God loves all and offers all — His Son as their only hope!
From KGD-14j – Finding Christ in ALL the Gospels (970910WE)
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