Who Jesus is Jesus said he is . . .
The bread that gives life. —John 6:35 The light of the world. —John 8:12 The Good Shepherd. —John 10:11–15 The way, truth, and life. —John 14:6 The vine. —John 15:5
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esus described himself in many ways so people would know who he is. He said, “I am the bread that gives life,” because in the same way bread fills an empty stomach, Jesus fills an empty heart. Jesus called himself “the light of the world,” because those who follow him will never live in darkness. He is the Good Shepherd because he takes care of us, and he is the Way because he guides us. He said, “I am the vine, and you are the branches,” because when we stay connected to Jesus, he provides the strength we need. Jesus has many names, but only one purpose: he came to save us by being our bread, light, shepherd, vine, and way. Jesus is everything we need.
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