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I AM…The True Vine
Like the sixth self-description, the seventh and final one occurs in the “Upper Room Discourse.” In it, Jesus describes himself as “the true vine.” Here, Jesus draws on many Old Testament references that describe Israel as the vine (Ps. 80, Isa. 5, Jer. 2, Ez. 15). Often, these Old Testament descriptions would be deeply sad—the story of a vine rescued from Egypt and planted in Canaan only to become wild and corrupt. Jesus, free of corruption, is the true vine—the one who gives life to all who remain in him. He is what Israel failed to be. This passage is not without admonition. Just like a branch that loses contact to the vine is lifeless, a life without connection to Jesus is fruitless.
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Who did Jesus say he was? Seven times in the Gospel of John, Jesus declares “I AM,” and tells us his true identity. I AM…the bread of life…the light of the world…the gate for the sheep…the good shepherd…the resurrection and the life…the way, the truth and the life…the true vine. Content is adapted from Louie Giglio’s The Jesus Bible, encouraging you to encounter the living Jesus in all of Scripture.
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