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Jesus Christ The Great I Am
Jesus Christ The Great I Am
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Jesus Christ, the great I Am. In our troubled world, there isn't a more polarizing and controversial topic than Jesus Christ. In this book, we will explore His claims to be God in human flesh. He took upon Himself a title that had been reserved for God only--I Am--and boldly claimed to be the all-complete, all-sufficient Savior of mankind. He is not the great "I was" or the great "I will be someday." He is the great "I Am" that captures with this title all the power and magnificence of God Himself. Here we will look into the Apostle John's own eye-witness accounts of Jesus' bold "I Am" declarations that He made throughout John's gospel as well as the Book of Revelation. As we gain a deeper insight into the I Am declarations of Christ, we will gain a new found appreciation and understanding of Jesus Christ. This study is truly a revelation, and it can change your life forever!

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Release dateAug 23, 2015
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Jesus Christ The Great I Am
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Mark Houseknecht

Hello. My name is Mark Houseknecht and I want to thank you for taking the time to read my books and to learn more about me as a person.I was born in upstate New York but grew up mostly in the northern tier of Pennsylvania. I graduated from a small high school in 1985 and joined the Marine Corps, serving until my Honorable Discharge in 1991. While in the Corps I got married to my lovely wife and we have four children, who are grown, and we have one grandchild.I have worked in the ministry since I was about 12 years old, serving the Lord in a puppet and drama team that traveled around Pennsylvania and New York. After my tour in the Marines was done, I pursued street evangelism, campus evangelism, and finally, children's evangelism. I served as an assistant pastor at an inner city church in Philadelphia, PA, and again at an Assembly of God church in upstate New York. Currently, I am pastoring a small country Assembly of God church in upstate NY, and also devote time to serving as an emergency services chaplain with our County Sheriff's Office.My ministerial training and credentialing is through the Assembly of God's Global University/Berean School of the Bible. I have attained my Licensed Minister's credentials and am now studying to receive my Certificate of Emergency Services Chaplaincy.Personally, I love to hunt, fish, and enjoy the shooting sports. I enjoy working out in the gym with weightlifting being the primary means of staying in shape. I also enjoy karate and have earned my 1st degree black belt in Chun Kuk Do Karate.

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    Jesus Christ The Great I Am - Mark Houseknecht

    Jesus Christ, The Great I AM

    By Mark Houseknecht

    Published by Mark Houseknecht

    Copyright 2015 by Mark Houseknecht

    Smashwords Edition

    Scripture taken from the NEW AMERICAN STANDARD BIBLE, ©1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission.

    This e-book is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This e-book may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each recipient. If you’re reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please return to your favorite e-book retailer and purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

    Table of Contents:

    Preface

    Chapter 1 - Jesus Christ, The Great I AM

    Chapter 2 - I AM The Messiah

    Chapter 3 - I AM The Bread of Life

    Chapter 4 - I AM The Light of the World

    Chapter 5 - I AM From Above

    Chapter 6 - I AM The Door

    Chapter 7 - I AM The Good Shepherd

    Chapter 8 - I AM The Son of God

    Chapter 9 - I AM The Resurrection and The Life

    Chapter 10 - I AM The Lord and Teacher

    Chapter 11 - I AM The Way, The Truth, and The Life

    Chapter 12 - I AM The True Vine

    Chapter 13 - I AM The Alpha and The Omega

    Chapter 14 - I AM The First and The Last

    Chapter 15 - I AM The Living One

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    Preface:

    Thank you for taking the time to read this study about Jesus Christ, the Great I AM. This is the first sermon/study series in a group of sermons pertaining to Jesus Christ. As I began to pursue my dream of writing, I asked the Lord for direction and, after a time of prayer, I came across the following verse of Scripture in Psalms 45:1--

    "My heart overflows with a good theme;

    I address my verses to the King

    My tongue is the pen of a ready writer."

    Taking my cue from this verse, I have taken three sermon series that I have preached about Jesus Christ, the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords and have turned these sermon series into e-book form that can be used for your personal edification and enjoyment. This is the first of the series--Jesus Christ, the Great I AM. The other two installments in this series are Jesus Christ, the Miracle-Maker, and Jesus Christ, the Victory-Giver.

    Furthermore, since this book is based on sermons that I have preached at my small town church where I have been the senior pastor for quite a few years now, you will undoubtedly notice some repetitive portions in each chapter. This is because when I preach on a sermon series I am faced with the challenge of preaching in a way that the series flows with a continuity that the regular attendee to the services stays engaged while also engaging the visitor who is coming into the series fresh. I want to reach the entire congregation, whether regular attendee or visitor, with the truth of God’s Word.

    To meet this unique challenge, I have formatted my sermons into both a series that builds one sermon upon another, as well as stand-alone sermons. In so doing, every member of the congregation can be blessed. Because of this, you will notice some parts of the studies do have redundancy built into the material so that people just joining the series can pick up the discussion at any point of the series.

    As a pastor that has to work a part-time job to be able to stay in the ministry and still provide for my family’s needs, I have learned that time is of the essence. Therefore, anytime I find something that can help me maximize my study time and sermon preparation time, I like to use these tools to help me to minister effectively. This book is meant to be a help to whoever is looking for solidly Biblical, powerful, and timely studies for their personal studies, or for sermons on the topic and Person of the Lord Jesus Christ. This book can be used for your individual devotions or Bible study. It can be used for a Sunday School class or small group Bible study. Or you can use these like I have: as a sermon to be preached from the pulpit in God’s House.

    The good Christian folks at my church were blessed by this sermon series. And I trust that you also will be blessed as you take the time to read and study this sermon/study. If you are blessed by this book and find your love for the Lord Jesus Christ growing more and more because of this book, then writing this book is well worth the effort to publish it and to God be all glory and honor.

    God bless you.

    Rev. Mark Houseknecht

    Chapter 1

    Jesus Christ – The Great I AM

    Text:

    John 8:58 Jesus said to them, ‘Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was born, I am.’

    Introduction:

    In our key text—John 8:58—Jesus renders the highest Name for God that is to be used throughout all generations: I AM. The Greek word eimi (i-mee') is ‘I exist (used only when emphatic):—am, have been, it is I.’ (Strong’s Greek Dictionary of the New Testament; Ref# 1510 pg. 25) In other words, Jesus is using a God-specific Name, which literally means: I exist, I am, I have always been, and will always be Who I always was. It is I.

    As we embark on this study of the I am’s of Jesus Christ as described by the Beloved Apostle John, we will begin to see that his unique perspective of Jesus (because of his close relationship with the Savior) will provide us with a fresh insight on Jesus Christ, the great I AM.

    As we grow in the understanding of Jesus Christ, specifically all the I am’s that He claimed, our faith will likewise grow in Him. We will see that He, as the great I AM, will meet our every need, calm every fear, deliver us from every snare, and walk with us through every storm or fiery trial. In Mark 6:50, Jesus would use a similar reference when, in the midst of the terrible storm that besieged His disciples in a swamping boat—Take courage; it is I, do not be afraid. Truly, Jesus is the great I AM.

    Key Thought:

    Jesus, the great I AM, is your all in all and He is all you could ever, and will ever, need.

    Here are some questions that we will ask ourselves and, with the help of the Holy Spirit and the illumination of the Scriptures, we will get the answers to the following:

    1. What is the significance of the title that Christ took upon himself I AM?

    2. Is Jesus really all I need? But what if I’ve got deep-seated issues or problems?

    3. Are there other ways to God, or other spiritual paths that I can take to get to Heaven?

    4. I prayed the ‘sinners prayer’ but I just don’t sense His presence or working in my life. Is there a problem with Him, or with me?

    5. Can I really know Jesus Christ, the Great I AM, and have Him working in my life?

    So let’s get started on this exciting study of Jesus Christ, the Great I AM. As we move along this study, we will discover anew the reality and power and freedom and peace and joy and fullness that comes with knowing Jesus Christ, the great I AM.

    I. Jesus, the Great I AM:

    John 8:58 Jesus said to them, ‘Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was born, I am.’

    A. To fully appreciate the meaning of this verse and the importance of it, we must

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