Gospel of John Bible Study
Painting the Portrait of Jesus: The “I Am” Word Pictures Revealing the Jesus We Follow
8 Lessons—Short and easy for anyone new to the Bible
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Would you like a portrait of Jesus?
He doesn’t have any Facebook or Instagram pics. But in the gospel of John, you get a portrait of Jesus in His own words—His “I am” statements. In this short and easy book, Painting the Portrait of Jesus, we assign a paint color to each one of those “I am” statements. Together, they reveal a portrait of who Jesus is, how He meets your needs, and why you can trust Him enough to follow Him. With this study, you can paint the portrait of Jesus for yourself.
Painting the Portrait of Jesus is the ideal way to learn who Jesus is, how He meets your needs, and why you can trust Him enough to follow Him. Don’t wait! Get to know Him now.
We now have coordinating lessons for children! See “Painting a Picture of Jesus—Lessons for Children” information below.
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8 colors That Illustrate the “I Am” Word Pictures of Jesus for Children
Teachers and parents, help children learn the “I am” statements Jesus made in the gospel of John.
The lessons for children in this book coordinate with the Painting the Portrait of Jesus Bible Study for adults.
- Free printable eBook of “Painting a Picture of Jesus” lessons for children with color handouts and visuals
- Buy the “Painting a Picture of Jesus” paperback from Amazon (black and white).
- Get the associated “Painting a Picture of Jesus—Handouts and Visuals” in color here—free download.
What others are saying about these books:
Our women’s ministry partners with a local female chaplain with a prison ministry. She is using the Painting the Portrait of Jesus study with a group of her ladies now. (Veronica)
I did “Painting a Portrait of Jesus” by Myself for a personal Bible Study. I was seeking something different. The study taught me something new. I’ve been a Saved Christian for 56 years. I learned about the “ I Ams of Jesus “ and will share it with my church group. This study made it easier to tell others about the I Ams.
After I studied Painting the Portrait of Jesus, I was picking my daughter up who was in distress. So, I decided to wear orange to declare her safety. Driving to the station, there were a lot of orange cones along the road as well as orange cars and orange pictures that reminded me of her safety in Christ. The Bible coming alive in day-to-day. (Yvonne)
I am the leader of our monthly Bible Study group whose members range from 60-91. Although this study is easy for some of our group, it is always worthwhile and rewarding to go back to the basics. (Eleanor)
I’ve been leading this study for two groups. It’s been so good to get this view into Jesus’ own words and what it means for our lives today.
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- Satisfied by His Love (women who knew Jesus)
- Seek the Treasure (Ephesians)
- Pathways to a Joyful Walk (6 pathways for a rewarding spiritual life)
FAQ: The “I Am’s” in John
The gospel of John was written by one of Jesus’ disciples named John. This was not the same one as John the Baptist. The John who wrote the gospel was with Jesus throughout Jesus’ life and ministry so he wrote as an eyewitness to what he saw and heard.
That’s one of the most asked questions of all time. Jesus doesn’t have a Facebook page or pics posted on Instagram. But, in the gospel of John, you get something better than even social media posts. You get a look at the self-portrait of Jesus in His own words-His seven “I am” statements. Think of it as an autobiography of Jesus that you can “like,” “friend,” & “follow” as you discover amazing things that He proclaims about Himself. And, what Jesus tells about Himself and the relationship you can enjoy through faith in Him will satisfy the spiritual hunger in your soul.
The “I Am’s” are statements that Jesus made in the gospel of John. They are called the “I Am’s” because each one of them starts with the same 2 words, “I am.” Then, Jesus follows the words “I am” with a phrase to describe Himself to those who are listening. There are 7 specific “I Am” statements in the gospel of John.
If you are new to Bible Study, start with something designed especially for anyone who is new to the Bible. Look for basic lessons with simple questions with easy-to-understand terms and applications. My “Graceful Beginning Series” of short and easy Bible study books are designed especially for anyone who is new to the Bible.
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