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Jesus said:
"I am the Bread of Life"
What does that mean?
Jesus said that those people who come to and believe in Him will not hunger or thirst again. That means that we need something more than regular food and drink.
When Jesus said that He is the Bread of Life, what did Jesus say will happen to people who come to and believe in Him?
They will not hunger or thirst.
How can you shine the light of Jesus to the world around you?
Answers will vary.
Say John 11:25
"Jesus said..."
"Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die"
Define who were the pharisees.
Pharisees: a group of Jews who strictly followed the laws of the Old Testament.
Jesus said:
"I Am the Light of the World"
What does that mean?
When we believe in Jesus as our Savior, the Holy Spirit comes to live in us. With the Holy Spirit in our lives, we can shine the light of Jesus to everyone around us.
Retell how Jesus fed 5,000 people.
Which disciples were involved?
Retell the Biblical account.
Disciples involved: Philip and Andrew are mentioned, but all of them probably participated.
What is it that separates us from God? What is the only way to have a friendship or relationship with God?
Sin separates us from God.
We are safe from the punishment of sin when we choose to "walk through the door" and believe that Jesus is Lord.
Say John 10:14
"I Am the.."
"I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me"
In the Bible account about Paul and Silas being imprisoned in a jail, they angel opened the doors for them, but they didn't walk out right away.
Why?
The jailer saw what happened and was so afraid he would be in trouble if the prisoners escaped that he thought about killing himself. But Paul yelled and stopped him.
Jesus said:
"I Am the Door"
What does that mean?
The only way to be saved and get into the safety of a relationship with God is through Jesus.
What city in Jesus' time was positioned on the top of a hill? Jesus used this example to illustrate that He is the Light of the World.
Decapolis, one of 10 largest cities throughout the area. And it was the only one on a lake.
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Say John 10:7
"Jesus said..."
"Therefore Jesus said again, “Very truly I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep."
What is a sheepfold?
Sheepfold is a pen where sheep were gathered and kept at night.
Jesus said:
"I Am the Good Shepherd"
What does that mean?
When you accept Jesus as Savior, you become a part of Jesus' flock. Just like a shepherd would protect, care for and lead a group of sheep; Jesus does the same for us.
Jesus is the Way, the Truth and the Life.
Explain this.
Jesus is the only way to have a realationship with God.
He is the source of all truth because He is truth.
Jesus is life, and through Him we have eternal life.
What did Jesus mean when He said He was the light of the world?
Once you accept Jesus as Savior, you have the light of Jesus in you and can shine that light to the world.
Say John 8:12
"..."
"When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life."
Explain how Psalm 23 shows that Jesus is our Shepherd.
Jesus carefully guides us.
Jesus leads us on paths that are the right ones.
Jesus brings us joy, not harm.
When enemies are nearby, He takes care of us.
Because of all His good care, we experience goodness and mercy each day and are safe in God's house forever.
Jesus said:
"I Am the Resurrection and the Life"
What does that mean?
Jesus is life and has power over death and sin. Because of His death on the cross for our sins, we are offered eternal life if we accept His as Savior. When our physical bodies die, we will life forever in heaven with Jesus.
You learned 7 "I AM" definitions of Jesus.
List 5 of them.
I Am the Bread of Life
I Am the Light of the World
I Am the Door
I Am the Good Shepherd
I Am the Resurrection and the Life
I Am the Way, the Truth, and the Life
I Am the True Vine
What does bearing fruit look like?
How can you bear much fruit?
We can only bear fruit if we have trusted Jesus as Savior.
Fruit could be spending time with God or serving God by helping others. Fruit cold be in the way you obey your parents.
Say John 6:35
"Jesus said...."
"Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty. "
Jesus is the True Vine. What does that mean?
He knows just what we need to grow, and His plan for you means that He will do whatever is necessary to help you grow and bear fruit.
As the vine, you must quietly submit to His care and trust His ability to produce fruit in you.