1. Christ and Abraham Is Jesus God?
“I Am” John 8:52-59
Christ and Abraham
Is Jesus God?

2. “I Am” John 8:52-59 Christ and Abraham
Abraham put the calling of God first
Abraham: rich and prominent in Ur and Haran
He left all of man’s honor behind to honor God – Genesis 12:1-4
True honor comes from God
Only eternity can reveal real honor
Hebrews 11:8-10

3. “I Am” John 8:52-59 Christ and Abraham
Abraham believed God in spite of circumstances
A “grievous” famine
He and Lot separated (Lot took the best land)
Lot was taken captive
Fulfilled promise in Eliezer?
Romans 4:19-21

4. “I Am” John 8:52-59 Christ and Abraham
Abraham placed his hope in the coming of Jesus Christ and rejoiced in that day
Genesis 22 and the sacrifice of Isaac
Abraham believed God could raise Isaac from the dead – Hebrews 11:17-19
Jehovah Jireh – used by Abraham twice
Second time was for substitution – Jesus

5. “I Am” John 8:52-59 Is Jesus God?
Jesus no longer minces words but claims to be God – Jehovah (I am)
Exodus 3:13-14
They knew this unspeakable name
They needed to kill him for his blasphemous claim

6. “I Am” John 8:52-59 Is Jesus God?
Jesus had claimed all this before many times and in many ways
Mark 1:15
Luke 17:21 – O.T. prophesies about Him
Matthew 5:17
His claim of God as His Father – no Jew would
The “I am” sayings
John 20:28 – ultimate conclusion

7. “I Am” John 8:52-59 Is Jesus God?
The reaction of the Jewish leaders was to get rid of Jesus by stoning – blasphemy
“The Rock of Ages” done away with by stones
Eliminating “The Ancient of Days” from their days
Taking “The Lord of Life” from one’s life

8. “I Am” John 8:52-59 Is Jesus God?
Jesus hid Himself from the temple guards
Even though they could not harm Jesus neither could they benefit from Him
Jesus does not save all men! – Romans 1:24
But God saves some anyway! – John 9:1

9. “I Am” John 8:52-59 Application Are you doing what Abraham did?
Do you put the calling of God above earthly honors?
Do you believe God instead of circumstances?
Do you place your hope in the fact that Jesus came to die for you and rejoice in that coming?