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Jesus Revealed: The I Am Statements in the Gospel of John
Discover Jesus' character through the "I Am" statements in Jesus Revealed by pastor and author Matt Rawle.Light. Bread. Shepherd. Life. The Gospel of John uses these and other symbols to paint a picture of who Jesus is. Through the I Am statements Jesus describes himself with rich images, showing us that he is both fully human and fully divine and calling us as his followers.In Jesus The I Am Statements in the Gospel of John, author Matt Rawle explores the "I Am" statements in John as works of art that resonate throughout the Gospel and all of Scripture. He shows how these words point beyond themselves to the deep mystery of Jesus Christ. Join Matt on this journey and experience the profound truth at the heart of the "I Am" that Jesus is light and life, and he calls us to himself and offers us the hope of resurrection. Chapter topics I am the bread of life (John 6:48)2. I am the light of the world (John 8:12)3. I am the good shepherd (John 10:11)4. I am the resurrection and the life (John 11:25)5. I am the way, the truth, and the life (John 14:6)6. I am the true vine (John 15:1)Components for the six-week study include a book, comprehensive Leader Guide, DVD/Video sessions featuring Matt Rawle.Praise for Jesus Revealed"Matt Rawle, the master of discerning connections between Christ and culture, turns now to explore with us how Jesus pioneered how to know the heart of God via the most basic icons of his own culture. Symbols in stories matter, and Matt guides us into Jesus’ with aplomb, wisdom, and joy."- James Howell, Senior Pastor, Myers Park United Methodist Church"Reading Jesus’ “I Am” statements in the Gospel of John can be mystifying, yet much like the gospel writer himself author Matt Rawle is able uncover a deeper meaning from these powerful metaphors. Jesus Revealed invites the reader to step into the ordinary work of God’s extraordinary creation. Calling out the artist within, readers will find their own stories inside these powerful declarations – illuminating a Jesus we’ve always known but perhaps never fully embraced. Jesus Revealed is a must-read for anyone ready to discover the inexhaustible experience of God’s profound love."- Rachel Billups, Pastor and Author of Be Finding Your Fierce
141 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 2, 2022
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About the author
Matt Rawle
40 books33 followersMatt Rawle is Lead Pastor at Asbury United Methodist Church in Bossier City, LA. Matt is an international speaker who loves to tell an old story in a new way, especially at the intersection of pop culture and the church.
Matt has a B.A. in music from LSU and an M.Div. from Duke Divinity School. He and his wife Christie have three daughters. Matt loves meditating on Scripture, listening to the heart of God, and inspiring people to do the work of God—Love. He also loves thinking about new ways to tell an old story.
He is the author of a new series of books titled The Pop in Culture Series. The series includes The Faith of a Mockingbird, Hollywood Jesus, and The Salvation of Doctor Who.
Matt has a B.A. in music from LSU and an M.Div. from Duke Divinity School. He and his wife Christie have three daughters. Matt loves meditating on Scripture, listening to the heart of God, and inspiring people to do the work of God—Love. He also loves thinking about new ways to tell an old story.
He is the author of a new series of books titled The Pop in Culture Series. The series includes The Faith of a Mockingbird, Hollywood Jesus, and The Salvation of Doctor Who.
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October 3, 2022
In my opinion this is a critical time in our nation's history and throughout the world. Not that it has not happened before and won't happen again but when our understanding of who God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit are is changed by political voices and interpretation it is time to go back to the basics.
Rawle uses the 7 I AM statements found in the Gospel of John to paint a clear picture of who Jesus is and why he came. The book relies on scripture to help the reader to fully understand who Jesus is, what he said, and from that who and what we are called to be.
When someone is done with this book I suspect that they will be blessed with a clear understanding of the theme of light and darkness in the Gospel of John. Be aware of Jesus voice and calling. We all contain the capacity to bear fruit or not...the presence of the Holy Spirit is needed to prune what is harmful to growth. Understand how the suffering we all experience in life stems from love. Recognize that our gifts and talents, when offered in parallel with God's will, can nourish and help others. Remember that death is not the end of the story and work toward understanding the many examples of this in scripture.
The book of John is rich in symbolism and imagery. Rawle focuses on this which is refreshing. Each chapter begins with the Scene followed by the Act, then the Play and then ends with the role of the reader, exploring how we fit into the story and how God calls us to participate.
Rawle uses the 7 I AM statements found in the Gospel of John to paint a clear picture of who Jesus is and why he came. The book relies on scripture to help the reader to fully understand who Jesus is, what he said, and from that who and what we are called to be.
When someone is done with this book I suspect that they will be blessed with a clear understanding of the theme of light and darkness in the Gospel of John. Be aware of Jesus voice and calling. We all contain the capacity to bear fruit or not...the presence of the Holy Spirit is needed to prune what is harmful to growth. Understand how the suffering we all experience in life stems from love. Recognize that our gifts and talents, when offered in parallel with God's will, can nourish and help others. Remember that death is not the end of the story and work toward understanding the many examples of this in scripture.
The book of John is rich in symbolism and imagery. Rawle focuses on this which is refreshing. Each chapter begins with the Scene followed by the Act, then the Play and then ends with the role of the reader, exploring how we fit into the story and how God calls us to participate.
April 10, 2023
I read this book with our church group during Lent. It was very interesting to participate in discussions chapter by chapter of the variety of ways that Jesus is described in the Bible. The different aspects of Jesus points, oddly enough, to his humanity, in many ways, which may be unexpected for many when reading this book. The author has a series of video clips, for each chapter, which our group watched, and these are very interesting as well. This was very enjoyable.
February 13, 2023
Great study
There are so many studies on the I Am statements of Jesus that I was not sure this would offer anything new. As we started this in my small group we all quickly realized the author had a unique perspective and an accessible writing style. Each chapter led us on a journey and the reflection questions at the end of each chapter offered a good way to begin discussion.
There are so many studies on the I Am statements of Jesus that I was not sure this would offer anything new. As we started this in my small group we all quickly realized the author had a unique perspective and an accessible writing style. Each chapter led us on a journey and the reflection questions at the end of each chapter offered a good way to begin discussion.
March 28, 2023
Read for a church Bible study. This book is better written than Rawe’s other studies. Parts were really good. Parts were bird walks that seemed to just be thrown in. I don’t always agree with some of the assumptions Rawle makes - kind of far reaches to draw conclusions. Interesting general ideas. Not a favorite book, however.
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