Hey there THIRSTY SOULS! I pray you are enjoying EXPERIENCING (not just reading) the NAMES OF CHRIST with your group or on your own! I want to change and LEARN these names of the most powerful Being in the Universe who lived like a carpenter and loved like a shepherd.

• You are SMACK DAB in the middle of “Living Water for a Thirsty Soul”…way to go!! Last time I really looked , the study had made it around the world and hundreds have either read the study or are using it in their small group! NOW, that’s the COMMUNITY OF CHRIST! We will study the Seven Miracles next and then write out an application from what we have learned.

• TODAY, I have only ONE thing for you….relax, listen, and be renewed. Our good pal, Gary put my June 16 LIVE Teaching Time of the Book of John:”Living Water for a Thirsty Soul” up on my Facebook page.  (Click here to listen)  It’s 20 minutes to RAMP UP your weekend with live teaching. If that doesn’t work for you, we’ve posted it on the Grace Bible website w/ notes!  (Don’t forget to visit our Living Water Facebook page and make it a favorite!)

I love you and count it an honor to walk with you!

Tristie

HELLO FRIENDS!

I’m praying you are enjoying being SATURATED by His Word! In regard to the Seven “I AM’s” (or Names) of Jesus Christ, there are a few critical things to observe. This is, perhaps, the most powerful part of the book. WHY? Because HE identifies Himself through HIS own words.

1. I was astounded as I looked at the book again and noticed the words “I AM”. Remember, the cultural non-believing Jewish community did not even speak the sacred name of GOD (Yahweh). YET, Jesus proclaims it boldly! HE IS BRAVE ABOUT HIS IDENTITY!

2.Interesting observation for me: 2 of the 7 “I AM’s” are in direct relation to His identity as a shepherd. HE is the “DOOR” and He is the “GOOD SHEPHERD” of the sheep.

3.I was surprised that all the names of Christ (again the “I AM’S) are located between Chapters 6 and 15.

4.Finally, as you read this list, THINK DEEPLY (some call this study technique “interpreting” a bible verse) what you think it means.

• WHAT DOES IT MEAN THAT HE IS “MY BREAD OF LIFE”? IS HE MY TRUE NOURISHMENT OR DO I CLING TO THINGS OTHER THAN JESUS?
• WHAT DOES IT MEAN THAT HE IS THE “WAY, THE TRUTH, AND THE LIFE. NO ONE COMES TO THE FATHER BUT THROUGH ME.” DOES THIS MEAN HE IS THE ONLY WAY TO HEAVEN?
• LASTLY, PERHAP MY FAVORITE VERSE IS JOHN 11:25 . Why? BECAUSE I BELIEVE JESUS DEFEATED DEATH AND MY SIN NATURE AT THE CROSS! DO YOU BELIEVE THIS AND HAVE THIS SECURITY?

HERE ARE THE SEVEN ”I AM’S” of Jesus Christ:

1. “I AM THE BREAD OF LIFE.” (John 6:35, 41, 46, and 51)

2. “I AM THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD.” (John 8:12)

3. “I AM THE DOOR OF THE SHEEP” (John 10:7,9)

4. “I AM THE GOOD SHEPHERD.” (John 10:11,14)

5. “I AM THE RESURRECTION AND THE LIFE.” (John 11:25)

6.”I AM THE WAY, THE TRUTH, AND THE LIFE.” (John 14:6)

7. “I AM THE TRUE VINE.” (John 15:1, 5)

Blessings in HIM,

Tristie Fisher, 2010

“Living Water for a Thirsty Soul”

Hello “LIVING WATER FOR A THIRSTY  SOUL” Bible Study Friends!

By now, I’ll bet you’ve printed out your study (available here or on our Facebook page) and begun to read the Book of John. Many gals have started answering some of the questions. TODAY, I thought I would share a but with you about “CHAPTER TITLES”.

CHAPTER TITLES are helpful because they help you understand the flow of the book and even begin to memorize it as you study.

Here are a few of mine…I need them to be easy to remember as I seek to learn the book!

• *Chapter 1-”The LOGOS (Greek for WORD) and the Lamb”
• *Chapter 2-”The Wine is the First Sign”
• *Chapter 3-”Nick @ Night”
• *Chapter 4- “Woman’s Lib!”
• *Chapter 5-”Opposition Begins”
• *Chapter 6- “Jesus Feed and Frees”
• *Chapter 7-”Believe & Watch LIVING WATER Flow”  (Verses 7:37-39 are key verses)
• *Chapter 8-”The People Defy Jesus”
• *Chapter 9-”Blind Man Healed”
• *Chapter 10-”Jesus=Shepherd”
• *Chapter 11-”The Lives(s) of Lazarus!”

How’s that for a start for you? Just Read the chapter .Write down the things that stand out to you. Now, give it a title! Anything to help you remember that particular chapter!

BLESSINGS, PEACE, and JOY!

Tristie