1. Starter – in groups:
Discuss the image on your table. Write down what you can remember about this idea from last lesson.

2. Objectives: Recap the meanings of the “I Am” sayings.
Know what is meant by a Bible Commentary.
Use a commentary to add to our understanding of the I Am sayings.

7. What is a Bible Commentary?
The Bible text
There are links to several online commentaries on the blog.
Use them for independent study – add details to your notes on the anthology texts.
There are also commentaries without the Bible text, so you have to use it alongside your own copy.
A verse-by-verse explanation of the text

8. Raymond Brown’s Commentary on John
Read the commentary alongside your anthology text. Add details to your notes. Ask me if there’s anything that needs further explanation.

9. Analyse the implications of the “I Am” sayings for an understanding of the identity and message of Jesus. (12 marks)
What is this question asking? How could you re-phrase it?

10. Objectives: Recap the meanings of the “I Am” sayings.
Know what is meant by a Bible Commentary.
Use a commentary to add to our understanding of the I Am sayings.