Simply Biblical

Episode 33: I am the Resurrection and the Life

In this episode, we explore Jesus’ fifth metaphorical “I Am” statement in the Gospel of John: “I am the resurrection and the life” from John 11. Through the raising of Lazarus, John presents the climactic sign of Jesus’ ministry - revealing His authority not only over sickness and suffering, but over death itself.

Episode 32: I Am the Door and the Good Shepherd

In this episode we explore Jesus’ words, “I am the door” and “I am the good shepherd” in John 10. We trace these images back through the Old Testament, from Psalm 23 and Ezekiel 34 to Eden, Passover, and the Exodus, showing how Jesus presents Himself as both the true Shepherd of God’s people and the only way into salvation and life.

Episode 31: I Am the Light of the World

What did Jesus really mean when He said, “I am the light of the world”? In this episode, we examine the rich Old Testament background of the Feast of Tabernacles and how it frames this bold claim. Tracing the theme of light and darkness throughout John’s Gospel, we explore how Jesus reveals truth, exposes darkness, and calls people to step into the light.

Episode 30: I Am The Bread of Life

In this episode, we explore the deeper meaning behind Jesus’ statement, “I am the bread of life” in Gospel of John 6. From the feeding of the 5,000 to walking on water, John builds a powerful narrative that points to who Jesus truly is - but the crowd only sees what He can give them. As the people look back to the manna in Book of Exodus, Jesus challenges their understanding and reveals something greater: He Himself is the true bread from heaven. Not just a provider of physical needs, but the source of eternal life.

Episode 29: Overview of the I Am Statements

This episode sets the stage for the journey ahead, where we’ll walk through the seven “I am” statements one by one. Today, we lay the foundation for our new series on the “I am” statements in the Gospel of John. When Jesus says ἐγώ εἰμι, “I am”, He’s doing more than speaking casually; He’s stepping into the very language God uses to reveal Himself in the Old Testament. We explore the deep roots of this phrase in Exodus 3:14 and trace how this divine name develops through the Hebrew Scriptures, the Greek Septuagint, and into John’s Gospel.