Jesus said: “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays his life down for the sheep.” John 10:11  TOPIC: Jesus calls himself the good shepherd.  BACKGROUND: John 10 continues with the fourth I AM. Jesus is still speaking with the Pharisees, and seeing they were having difficulty comprehending his […]

Jesus said: “I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved.” John 10:9  TOPIC: Jesus likens himself to a gate or door.  BACKGROUND: John 10 is the beautiful chapter of Jesus shepherding his sheep. Once again he was at odds with the Pharisees. In this chapter Jesus likens […]

Jesus said: “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12  TOPIC: Jesus likens himself to the Light of the World.  BACKGROUND: This is the second of Jesus’ I AM statements recorded in the gospel […]

Jesus said: “I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Whoever eats this bread will live forever.” John 6:51  TOPIC: Jesus likens himself to the Bread of Life.  BACKGROUND: It was the day after feeding the 5,000 and walking on the water. Again the crowd followed him so […]

Jesus said: “The time will come when the bridegroom will be taken from them.” Mark 2:20  TOPIC: Jesus likens himself to a bridegroom and the Church to his bride.  BACKGROUND: Jesus was asked why his disciples did not fast. He said that now he is with them in person, but […]

Jesus said: “They will condemn him to death and will hand him over to the Gentiles to be mocked and flogged and crucified. On the third day he will be raised to life!” Matthew 20:18,19  TOPIC: Jesus forewarned his followers about his death and resurrection.  BACKGROUND: Jesus’ death should not […]

Jesus said: “Did you not know that I must be about My Father’s business?” Luke 2:49 (NKJV)  TOPIC: Jesus was a man on a mission.  BACKGROUND: At age twelve, Mary and Joseph traveled to Jerusalem with Jesus to observe the Passover. After several days of searching, they found him with […]

Jesus said: “Can any of you prove me guilty of sin?” John 8:46  TOPIC: Jesus rightly claimed that he was holy.  BACKGROUND: Jesus was in his third year of ministry and he was once again caught up in deep discussions with the Pharisees and teachers of the law. This meeting […]

Jesus said: “I and the Father are one.” John 10:30  TOPIC: Jesus rightfully claimed that he is true God.  BACKGROUND: Jesus was in the temple in Jerusalem celebrating the Feast of Dedication when he spoke these words in response to a question posed to him, “If you are the Christ, […]

Jesus said: “Whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother.” Matthew 12:50  TOPIC: Jesus called us his brothers and sisters.  BACKGROUND: It is impossible to imagine what it was like growing up in the same household as Jesus. Cross reference Mark 3:31-35; […]