Restorer of Life; Anointed for Death

Thus far, John has given us 4 of Jesus’ 7 “I AM” statements: I am the Bread of Life. I am the Light of the World. I am the Gate. I am the Good Shepherd. Now, as the public ministry of Jesus nears the conclusion in chapters 11 & 12, John gives us the 5th “I AM” statement, combined with a major miracle to prove it. Jesus will claim to be the resurrection and the life (the One appointed by God to defeat death and give eternal life to people). He will prove this claim by raising His beloved friend, Lazarus, from the dead.