What does Jesus mean when he says I am the way the truth and the life?

Jesus said, “I am the way and the truth.” Truth is a person, not a concept. This means that we can never know the truth of our circumstances unless we have first heard from Jesus. When Jesus spoke to the disciples, they saw the real truth of their situation. Jesus had power over nature.

Where did Jesus say I am always?

In the King James Version of the Bible it is translated as: 20: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. 20: teaching them to observe all things that I commanded you.

Where in Exodus does God describe himself?

“I Am” Invite students to find the phrases in Moses 1:3–6 that God used to describe Himself.

Where in the Bible does it say I will be with you wherever you go?

— God, Genesis 28:15, NIV. In this verse Jacob sees a ladder from heaven with angels ascending and descending. God tells Jacob: “I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go, and I will bring you back to this land. I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you” (NIV).

How does God describe himself to Moses in Exodus 34?

God’s revelation of himself shows Moses—and us—his self-sufficiency, independence and consistency. He’s compassionate and gracious, knowing the effects of his people’s sin and, as he desires their good, feeling its effects. He is merciful, showing favour to a people who clearly deserve no such thing.

Why is I am the most powerful statement?

“I AM” is the most powerful command statement there is. It frees you to be who you desire to become because it’s the power of God being spoken into you. It can be used to empower you or disempower you, so be careful of what you attach to the end of that statement; it will manifest into reality.

Did Jesus ever claim to be God in the Bible?

This was a clear reference to Exodus 3:14, where God revealed His name to Moses as “I AM.” The reason the religious leaders wanted to kill Him was because Jesus claimed to be God. Some skeptics today argue that Jesus never claimed to be God in the Bible.

Why did Jesus call himself “I am”?

Jesus uses the title “I AM,” the name God uses for Himself when answering Moses in Exodus 3:14. The reaction of the Pharisees confirms this is precisely what Jesus was claiming because they tried to stone Him for blasphemy. John tells us directly that Jesus was making Himself equal with God.

Did Jesus claim to be YHWH?

Jesus never claimed to be YHWH; He never claimed to be “The Great I AM” of the OT, YHWH. He did, however, repeatedly claim to be the unique Son of God, the Lord’s Messiah ( Luke 2.26 ).

How did the Jews react to Jesus’ I am?

At this, they picked up stones to stone him, but Jesus hid himself, slipping away from the temple grounds” (John 8:56–59). The violent response of the Jews to Jesus’ “I AM” statement indicates they clearly understood what He was declaring—that He was the eternal God incarnate.