By Mike Smith Through the I AM statements, Jesus teaches us about Himself to help us know what He should mean to us.

2. Introduction:
•Moses and the “I AM” revelation. Ex. 3:14
•Jesus shocks his hearers:
•“…Before Abraham was I AM” (John 8:58).
•Jesus uses 8 special I AM statements.
•7 In John’s gospel, 1 in Revelation
•Jesus confesses that He is the True Bread,
saying, “I am the bread of life” (Jn. 6:35).
•What does this statement mean?
•How does it apply to us today?

3. Jesus Is the Source of Life!
•All things were made by Him. John 1:3
•All plant, animal and Human life... Gen. 1:26-31
•In Him was life! Jn. 1:4
•The high regard for life in the Bible…
Genesis 7:1-3; 9:5-6
•Today’s departure from that position.
•Abortion: ending life before God’s time for birth.
•Euthanasia: ending life before God’s time for
death.
•Life is from the Lord and should be sacred!
Gen. 2:7; Job 1:21

4. Jesus Is the Sustainer of Life!
•Bread (food) is vital to sustain life.
•God provides food for life. Acts 17:25
•Israel was given manna in the desert.
Exodus 16:35
•Elijah was sustained by a widow during a
famine. 1 Kings 17:8-16

5. Jesus Is the Sustainer of Life!
•Jesus gives and sustains eternal life!
John 6:63; 68
•Born in Bethlehem, the “place of bread”…
Micah 5:2
•Communion bread symbolizes His broken
body… 1 Cor. 11:23-24
•How to receive this bread.
•“He that cometh to Me” Jn. 6:35; Heb. 5:9
•All who come to Him receive salvation.
Rom. 10:13-17; 6:1-6 …Hear, Believe, Repent,
Confession, Baptism

6. Jesus Gives Satisfaction in Life!
•“Shall never hunger” Jn. 6:35b
•Christ satisfies all inner desires. Mt. 5:6
•All other sources fail to satisfy… Wealth,
fame, success all fail! Eccl. 2:1-11
•Christ also satisfies the inner thirsts!
“…shall never thirst” Jn. 6:35c
•Inner thirsts send some to alcohol or other
drugs, lusts and greed.
•None of these satisfy… Hebrews 11:25
•True satisfaction is found only in Jesus.
Matthew 4:4

7. Come and Believe So You
Can Have This Bread of Life!
•It’s easy to understand. Eph. 3:4; 1 Jn.5:3-4
•No complicated religious ceremonies simply:
•Hear and believe the gospel. Rom. 1:16
•Repent of your sinful life. Acts 3:19
•Confess Jesus… Acts 8:37
•Be buried and raised with Christ through
Baptism. Rom. 6:3-6; Acts 22:16