The Bible includes many passages where Jesus reveals his character by making statements which include the words, "I am the __________." These statements help us to understand Jesus better, because of our understanding of the objects to which He connects himself. Include the Scripture reference and the full text for the verses. What might it mean that Jesus says He is the ___________? Include what you are able to understand about Jesus through his use of these symbols. Reflect on how helpful or unhelpful the use of symbols is in the Bible.