In a seemingly plain and dry text, we find answers to our deepest longings and needs.

In a world that thinks there are many ways to God, truth is subjective and life is what you make it, hear Jesus's awesome claims to be the Only Way to the Father, the One who perfectly reveals God's True character to us, and He who gives Life by Dwelling in us by His Spirit.

When Jesus showed up 4 days after Lazarus had died, it appeared that all hope was lost. But Jesus provides hope even in the most difficult circumstances. Even in the face of death, Jesus, the Resurrection and the Life, overcomes!

In contrast to a hired hand, Jesus is the Good Shepherd who deeply cares for His sheep, shown in the ultimate act of self-sacrifice - giving His life in our place. Trust Jesus who died so that we can live.

In contrast to thieves who seek to steal, kill and destroy, Jesus has come to save, nourish and give abundant life.

Jesus’ way is to quench our thirst. By the Spirit, he is the only one through whom our thirst is quenched.

Darkness conceals, promotes evil and discourages hope. Jesus is the Light of the World who overcomes all darkness: revealing truth, exposing evil and providing true hope and direction.

Be encouraged that Jesus Is the Living Bread who blesses all who believe in Him with eternal life that is secure in Him.

In contrast to the enslaving murder and lies of Satan; Jesus is the Divine, Word of Truth, who alone gives life, liberates and causes us to be adopted as children of our Heavenly Father.

The church didn't invent the truth about Christ, but it did need time and careful Biblical reflection both to speak the truth and safeguard it from error. That's the great benefit of the Nicene Creed, because it helps us to articulate sound doctrine.