When Jesus, uttered the words 'I AM', those who listened always reacted strongly - he was obviously highlighting something of great importance. 'The 'I AM' Sayings of Jesus' is a unique and revealling treatment of the sayings associated with these words. Frank Lyall combines an extensive background knowledge of the Bible with a forensic mind to bring out the importance of the context of each of the sayings investigated. Local practices and allusions which were prevalent at the time, but unfamiliar to us now, are brought into focus and made relevant for today's readers. The sciptures looked at in this mentor publication give us an understanding of what Jesus can do for each of his followers. The insights revealed here are from an author fascinated by his subject, and able to bring them, memorably, to our attention.
The I Am Sayings of Jesus