I AM, Part 1 / I Am the Resurrection & Life / Luke 23:50-24:12, Luke 24:36-47 Pastor JoAnn Johnson

April 5, 2026 What you believe about Jesus isn’t just a theological question—it shapes everything about your life. In this message, we step into one of His boldest claims, “I am the resurrection and the life,” and wrestle with what it really means. Is Jesus a liar, a lunatic, or truly Lord? As we explore the reality of the resurrection, we’re invited to consider how our answer impacts our hope, our identity, and the direction of our lives. About this Sermon Series: What if the God you’ve heard about is more personal, more present, and more powerful than you’ve experienced? In this 6-week series, we’ll explore the “I AM” statements found throughout Scripture—words God uses to reveal His character, His heart, and His invitation into relationship. These statements aren’t just descriptions—they’re declarations of who God is for us. He is not distant or abstract. He is near, knowable, and actively at work in our lives. Each week, we’ll uncover a different aspect of His identity: the Bread that satisfies, the Light that reveals, the Shepherd who leads, the Resurrection who brings life, the Way who guides, and the Vine who sustains. Along the way, we’ll wrestle with what it means to move beyond knowing about God to truly knowing Him—personally, deeply, and authentically. This series is an invitation to trade shallow familiarity for real intimacy… to encounter the living God, not as a concept, but as a Person.