Knowing Jesus

Teachers

Richard Sutton Preacher

Clint Davison Preacher

Bob Turner Teacher

Larry Johnson Teacher

JC

Jim Corner

Brandon Price Teacher

JJ

Jeff Jenkins

Jake Collins Teacher

Lesson Summary

In this Bible study class, Richard Sutton explored the first of Jesus' 'I am' statements recorded in John 6:35, where Jesus declares, 'I am the bread of life.' The teacher emphasized that this statement, made during an intense dialogue with Jewish leaders, directly connected Jesus to the divine identity revealed in Exodus 3:14 when God told Moses, 'I am who I am.' The lesson highlighted how Jesus' claim to be the eternal 'I am' challenged the religious leaders of His time, leading them to attempt to stone Him for blasphemy. The teacher explained that Jesus was not merely making a philosophical claim but asserting His divinity, echoing God's self-revelation to Moses. The class also drew parallels between the symbolic significance of bread in Scripture and its role as a metaphor for eternal life through Christ. The central message underscored the importance of recognizing Jesus' unique identity as the eternal God in human form.

Key Scriptures