4. Moses Encounters God Exodus 3:13-15 - Introduces us to God’s name: I AM

5. Moses Encounters God Exodus 3:13-15 - Introduces us to God’s name: I AM Exodus 20:7 - Reveals the sacred nature of the name

6. Moses Encounters God Exodus 3:13-15 - Introduces us to God’s name: I AM Exodus 20:7 - Reveals the sacred nature of the name The Sacred Name is used 5,500+ in the Old Testament

7. Moses Encounters God Exodus 3:13-15 - Introduces us to God’s name: I AM Exodus 20:7 - Reveals the sacred nature of the name The Sacred Name is used 5,500+ in the Old Testament The Sacred Name not once used in the New Testament

8. Moses Encounters God Exodus 3:13-15 - Introduces us to God’s name: I AM Exodus 20:7 - Reveals the sacred nature of the name The Sacred Name is used 5,500+ in the Old Testament The Sacred Name not once used in the New Testament Except in the Gospel of John

9. JEHOVAH in John’s Gospel John 8:24 – “Therefore I said to you that you will die in your sins; for unless you believe that I AM [He], you will die in your sins.“ There reply: “who are you?”

10. JEHOVAH in John’s Gospel John 8:28 - Jesus therefore said, "When you lift up the Son of Man, then you will know that I AM [He,] and I do nothing on My own initiative, but I speak these things as the Father taught Me.

11. JEHOVAH in John’s Gospel John 8:58 - Jesus said to them, "Most assuredly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I AM.“ Their response: “they picked up stones to throw”

12. JEHOVAH in John’s Gospel John 18:5-6 - They answered Him, "Jesus the Nazarene." He said to them, "I AM [He.]" And Judas also who was betraying Him, was standing with them. When therefore He said to them, "I AM [He,]" they drew back, and fell to the ground.

13. Jesus and the I AM Jesus uses “I AM” to define His purpose: I AM THE BREAD OF LIFE I AM THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD I AM THE DOOR I AM THE GOOD SHEPHERD I AM THE RESURRECTION AND THE LIFE I AM THE WAY, THE TRUTH AND THE LIFE I AM THE VINE

14. Jesus and the I AM I AM THE BREAD OF LIFE John 6:35 And Jesus said to them, "I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me shall never hunger, and he who believes in Me shall never thirst” Jesus is the ONLY spiritual sustenance

15. Jesus and the I AM I AM THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD John 8:12 Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, "I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.“ Jesus is the ONLY means to know God

16. Jesus and the I AM I AM THE DOOR John 10:7,9 Then Jesus said to them again, "Most assuredly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep…..I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture.” Jesus is the ONLY way to salvation

17. Jesus and the I AM I AM THE GOOD SHEPHERD John 10:11,14 "I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep…..I am the good shepherd; and I know My sheep, and am known by My own” Jesus is the ONLY spiritual leader

18. Jesus and the I AM I AM THE RESURRECTION AND THE LIFE John 11:25 Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. ” Jesus is the ONLY hope of life after death

19. Jesus and the I AM I AM THE WAY, THE TRUTH AND THE LIFE John 14:6 Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” Jesus is the ONLY path to God

20. Jesus and the I AM I AM THE VINE Joh 15:1,5 "I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser….. I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.” Jesus is our ONLY connection to God the Father

21. Considering Noah’s Salvation