"I AM" Sayings of Jesus Fall 2014

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If you introduce yourself, you will probably use your name (My name is Brian).  You may describe how you are related to another person (I am Cliff and Sally’s son).  Your job title or position may also say something about you (I am the pastor of Trinity Church).  The things you like to do can color the picture even more (I am a kayaker).  These simple statements express who we are and what is important to us. 

This fall Jesus will introduce himself to us, in a new series based on the “I AM” sayings of Jesus.  This 12-week series is also inspired by the 12 “I AM” windows in the narthex (foyer) of the Sanctuary.  It will be a window into the identity of Jesus, telling us who he is and what is important to him. 




The germ for this series was accidental. 

This spring, for Doris Paterson’s funeral, I gave a homily based on the “I AM” sayings in John 10.  After the service, I was in the narthex and happened to see the words from the homily ensconced in stained glass.  As I looked more closely, I realized that there were 12 “I AM” windows in all.  If you haven’t seen them, take a look. 

Here are the Scripture readings and themes for the weeks ahead, so you can prepare for worship.

Sept. 7         “I Am the Door”
John 10:7-10

Sept. 14       “I Am the Way, the Truth, and the Life”
John 14:1-7

Sept. 21       “I Am the Savior of the World”
                    John 4:4-5, 39-42

Sept. 28       “I Am the True Vine”
                    John 15:1-5a

Oct. 5           “I Am the Bread of Life”
                    John 6:32-35a

Oct. 12         “I Am the Great Physician”
                    Luke 4:22-23

Oct. 19         “I Am the Living Water”
                    John 4:4-10

Oct. 26         “I Am the Resurrection & the Life”
                    John 11:17-27

Nov. 2         “I Am the Light of the World”
                    John 8:12

Nov. 9         “I Am the Messiah”
                    John 4:4-7a, 19-26

Nov. 16       “I Am the Good Shepherd”
                    John 10:14-16

Nov. 23       “I Am the Alpha & Omega”
                   Revelation 22:12-14

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