Jesus Christ's seven unique "I am" metaphorical statements about himself in the Gospel of John have corresponding details in the circumstances of his
birth, and corresponding "signs" (miracles).
There are eight such statements if "I am" with no metaphorical object is included.
Seven "I am" metaphorical statements of Jesus Christ in the Gospel of John:
Wise men supernaturally found their way
to him, supernaturally knew the truth about him, and
supernaturally survived King Herod's evil plot even though they
defied him. Matthew 2:1-12
But the witness which I have is greater than that of John; for the works which the Father hath given me to accomplish, the very works that I do, bear witness of me, that the Father hath sent me. John 5:36
"Signs" in the works (miracles) which Jesus Christ did which correspond to the seven "I am" sayings:
The multiplication of bread confirms that Jesus is the bread of
life. John 6:1-13
Enabling a blind man to see the light confirms that Jesus is the light of the world. John 9:1-11
The healing of a paralyzed man by Jerusalem's Sheep Gate confirms that Jesus is the door of the sheepfold.
John 5:2-9
Entering a room when the doors are shut (switching roles with a thief), confirms that Jesus is the good shepherd who gave his life for the sheep. Compare with Judah offering to take Benjamin's place when Benjamin is accused of stealing the silver cup. Genesis 43-44, John 10:1-18, John 20:19-31
The raising of Lazarus confirms that Jesus is the resurrection and the life.
John 11:1-45
The healing of the nobleman's son confirms that Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life.
While the nobleman was on his way, his servants confirmed the truth of Jesus words, "Your son will live."John 4:46-54
The water turning to wine confirms that Jesus is the True Vine. John 2:1-11
Eighth "sign" which Jesus did in the Gospel of John if "I am" with no object is included:
When Jesus said, "I am; be not afraid," he was walking on the water. Job 9:1-8, John 6:16-21
And I turned to see the voice that spake with me. And being turned, I saw seven golden candlesticks... Rev. 1:12
Menorah structure of the "I am" sayings of Jesus:
To see how the "I am" statements of Jesus, the corresponding
details of his birth, and the confirming "signs" form a menorah structure, see the menorah page.
Bible stories that reflect the "I am" sayings of Jesus:
The following Bible stories reflect the "I am" sayings of Jesus. To see how each Bible story reflects the "I am" sayings of Jesus, click on the
respective links:
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"I am the bread of life." John 6:35, 41, 48-51
Jesus was born in Bethlehem, which means "house of bread."
Luke 2:4-6
The multiplication of bread confirms that Jesus is the bread of
life.
John 6:1-13
To see how the "I am" statements of Jesus, the corresponding
details of his birth, and the confirming "signs" form a menorah structure, see the menorah page.
The following Bible stories reflect the "I am" sayings of Jesus. To see how each Bible story reflects the "I am" sayings of Jesus, click on the
respective links: