In the Gospel of John and the book of Revelation, Jesus makes statements about Himself that reveal who He is and what He came to do. These I AM statements reveal the nature of Jesus and His heart for people, helping us know Him more: “I am the bread of life” (John 6:35), “I am the way and the truth and the life” (John 14:6), “I am the vine” (John 15:5), and “I am the Alpha and Omega” (Revelation 21:6). In this series, we will discover that the I AMs are more than just statements; they help us know how we can respond to Jesus and know Him more deeply as our life-giver, our way to God, our source of abiding, our beginning and end.
This month's memory verse is
I am the light of the world. Anyone who follows me will never walk in darkness. They will have that light. They will have life. —John 8:12
Here is a look at each "I Am" for the weeks of February!
Week One WONDER TRUTH: Jesus Gives Us Life SCRIPTURE: John 6 GOD’S BIG STORY: After feeding a large crowd with five loaves and two fish, Jesus tells the people that He is the bread of life, promising eternal life to all who trust in Him. Weekly at home guide Week 1
Week Two WONDER TRUTH: Jesus Is the Way to God SCRIPTURE: John 14 GOD’S BIG STORY: Shortly before His death on the cross, Jesus prepares His disciples for what lies ahead, comforting them and teaching them that He is the way to God. Weekly at home guide Week 2
Week Three WONDER TRUTH: Jesus Invites Us to Abide in Him SCRIPTURE: John 15 GOD’S BIG STORY: Jesus uses the metaphor of a vine and branches to teach His disciples how important it is to stay connected to God. Jesus is the vine, we are the branches, and Jesus invites us to abide in Him. Weekly at home guide Week 3
Week Four WONDER TRUTH: Jesus Is the Beginning and the End SCRIPTURE: Revelation 21–22 GOD’S BIG STORY: John has a vision about when Jesus will bring His kingdom to earth. Jesus is the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end, and He reigns forever! Weekly at home guide Week 4
