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An often overlooked “I Am” declaration in John’s gospel
An often overlooked “I Am” declaration in John’s gospel
John 6:35, 8:58, 8:12, 9:5, 10:7, 10:11, 11:25, 14:6, 15:1 and their context all record a declaration of Jesus in connection to his nature concerning the lost and the saved with the “simple” use of the phrase “I am….” These statements are meant to enlighten and inspire. It is worth noting these statements are also made during situations that enrage and stir ire. Yet regardless of the response…
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The other "I am" statements
The other “I am” statements
Through seven great “I am” metaphors, John powerfully communicated Jesus’ purpose. Jesus’ claims are readily recognizable: I am the bread of life; I am the light of the world; I am the door of the sheep, I am the good shepherd; I am the resurrection and the life; I am the way, the truth and the life; and I am the true vine.
Yet, these are not his only “I am” assertions in John’s Gospel. On…
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Manifest identity
Manifest identity - #God #Creator
“… Because what may be known of God is manifest in them, for God has shown it to them. For since the creation of the world his invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse” (Romans 1:19-20 NKJV).
It came as something of a surprise to me, over a period of several years, that our common…
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Daily Mass Readings for April 11, 2019
Jesus Before His Birth -Discovering Jesus Series
Blasphemer
In the twilight of my faith
I began to find comfort in blasphemy
it felt like a dare, a fist shaken at a god that
once again, reminded me of my father
I felt like Lt. Dan, riding atop Jenny
in the midst of the storm, fists raised.
One of my favorites was to say simply, I AM
to elevate the meek self
for the first time
I also took comfort in the recognition
and truth that
I AM the Way, The Truth, and The Life
and that, like me, we could do without a Father
because all the good that was ever in me was in me
never the result of the cross or repentance.
I still trembled every night
I AM
he who faces his terror
for the first time, each day