The Bible Show Daily 65. Before Abraham was, I AM
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Feb 23, 2026 A discussion of Jesus' startling "I AM" claim in John and why it shocked his listeners. Exploration of how that phrase links to God's name in Exodus and points to Jesus' eternal nature. Conversation about Abraham's anticipation of the promised Messiah and what incarnation means for faith. Reflections on the comfort and challenge of seeing Jesus as God made flesh.
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Jesus Claims The Divine Name I AM
- Jesus uses the covenant name I AM to claim eternal existence and divinity in John 8:58.
- Sam Castensmith explains the grammar shock: Jesus says I am (not I was) to connect himself to Exodus 3's divine name and declare eternity.
Abraham Saw The Promised Seed Before Incarnation
- Abraham 'saw' Jesus in heaven before the incarnation according to the hosts' reading of John 8:56.
- Will (co-host) and Sam argue Abraham anticipated the promised singular seed and rejoiced when he saw that seed in the presence of God.
Seeing Jesus Is Seeing The Father
- John repeatedly presents Jesus as divine by linking seeing Jesus with seeing the Father and contrasting heavenly origin with earthly origin.
- Sam cites John 8 lines (v19, v23) and stresses bloodline to Abraham doesn't guarantee salvation.