I AM

John 18:4-6

Scripture.  Choose the passage.  Have a plan, don’t make it a random passage in the Bible.

Observation.  What does the passage say?  What is difficult to understand?  What does it say to me?

Application.  How do I apply these verses?  Is there something to give God thanks for?  Is there is a sin to avoid?

Prayer.  Simply end your time with God talking with Him.

 

START THIS TIME WITH GOD WORSHIPING GOD!  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGv5d8EE34k

 

S.  Scripture

John 18:4-6. Look it up in your Bible, on Biblegateway.com or Biblehub.com.

When Moses asked God, “Who shall I say sent me?”  God said, “I am.”  And “I Am” has become a reference not just to God, but to His name, His essence, His power, His holiness.  When I was running around the neighborhood just a few minutes ago, I was reminded that we need to reminded of The Great I Am.  He has the power.  He is faithful.  There is no one like our God.  And when Jesus was betrayed by Judas, his friend, right before His crucifixion, we find this scene in John 18.  Read John 18:4-6.

O. Observation. Think about what the verse says.  What instruction does it give?   If you have a journal or notebook, write down some thoughts.

The Bible tells us that when we trust Jesus as our Savior, that He adopts us as His children.  He chooses us.  He is our daddy!  And the best Dad ever.  And these verses in Psalm 73 remind us that God holds our hand, He guides me.  And David, the writer says, “And there is nothing (NOTHING!!!) on earth that I desire besides you.”  “God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.”  There is nothing better!

The people fell back when Jesus said, “I Am”.  How powerful is that that the simple phrase would cause people to fall back.  God is powerful.  I think we do not give Him credit for all the things He has done.  We don’t trust Him with our future.  But God is, “The Great I Am.”

Take a few minutes and make a list of the powerful things you have seen God accomplish.

 

Now take a minute to write down anything you think God cannot handle.

A.  APPLICATION

S  Is there a sin for me to confess?

P is there a promise for me to claim?

A  Is there an attitude for me to change?

C  Is there a command for me to obey?

E  Is there an example for me to follow?

If you have time, listen to the song again.  “The Great I Am.”  There is nothing God cannot handle. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGv5d8EE34k

 

P.  Prayer. Take a few moments to really talk to God.  Use CHAT to help you guide your prayer time.  But most of all, be real with God.  Talk to Him.

 

Confess

True confession is agreeing with God about your sin.  It includes repentance, doing a 180 from your sin.  Repentance is not just being sorry for being caught, but sorry for breaking the heart of God.  Examine your heart. Admit your faults.  Be teachable.

Honor

Honor God by praising Him for who He is.  You can do this by reading verse of praise or singing a song to God.

Ask

Ask God for your needs.  Praying for your own needs, both daily and crisis needs.  Also, pray for the needs of others.  Be specific!

Thank

Express gratitude for God has done!  Write it down so you can remember how God has answered your prayers!

 

HEY YOU!!!! TAKE SOME TIME TO PRAY FOR EACH OTHER.  PRAY FOR A FRIEND AT DEEPEN.  THEN MESSAGE THEM AND TELL THEM THAT YOU PRAYED FOR THEM JUST NOW!

Pray.  We love you like crazy God.  You are the Great I Am.  There is nothing that you cannot handle.  We trust You right now!