John 6:1-71 I am the bread of life
As manna was the provision for physical life, Jesus is the provision or substance for eternal life.
John 8:12-9:59 I am the light of the world
As the eyes are necessary for physical sight, Jesus is necessary for spiritual sight.
John 10:1-21 I am the door
As the door is the entrance to the sheepfold, Jesus is the door to salvation.
John 10:1-21 I am the good shepherd
As the shepherd lays down his life for the sheep, so Jesus lays down his life for us people.
John 11:1-57 I am the resurrection and the life
As Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead, he will raise his disciples to eternal life.
John 14:1-31 I am the way, the truth and the life
Jesus is the only way to the Father.
John 15:1-27 I am the true vine
As branches must stay connected to the vine to produce fruit, so must we stay connected to Jesus to produce spiritual fruit.
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