Who Does Jesus Think He Is?
Read: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16 “For who has understood the mind of the Lord so as to instruct him?” But we have the mind of Christ. (v. 16) “Just who do
Fred Van Dyke February 7, 2026
Who is Jesus, really? People have been asking that question for centuries. Some call him a prophet, others a great teacher, while many still wonder if he could truly be the Son of God. But what did Jesus say about himself?
In this devotional reading plan, we’ll explore Jesus’s own words and actions to better understand his identity. From his declaration to the Samaritan woman, “I who speak to you am he,” to his astonishing claim, “Before Abraham was, I am,” Jesus revealed a clear and confident sense of who he was. He spoke of himself as the bread of life, the good shepherd, the cornerstone, the resurrection, and the Son of God. Each title gives us a deeper glimpse into his character and mission.
As we walk through these passages, we’ll see that Jesus didn’t just make bold claims—he backed them up with power, compassion, and sacrifice. He calmed storms, healed the broken, and ultimately laid down his life, confirming his identity through the cross and the resurrection.
This reading plan invites you to consider: do you believe what Jesus believed about himself? His words call us beyond admiration into trust, beyond curiosity into faith. If Jesus truly is who he says he is, then he is not only the center of history but also the source of life, hope, and salvation for you today.
Come and listen to Jesus in his own words. Discover who he is—and who he can be for you.
This series was written by Fred Van Dyke, a conservation biologist dedicated to the care for God’s creation. In this role Fred has served government agencies, private consulting firms, and academic institutions doing research, management, and teaching in conservation science. He is also the author of two books on faith and environmental stewardship.
Read: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16 “For who has understood the mind of the Lord so as to instruct him?” But we have the mind of Christ. (v. 16) “Just who do
Read: John 4:13-26 Jesus said to her, “I who speak to you am he.” (v. 26) Have you ever started an “ordinary” conversation with someone you didn’t know, only to
Read: John 8:46-59 Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I am. (v. 58) Today people are fascinated by their origins. Who were my ancestors? Where did they
Read: John 5:1-15 When Jesus saw him lying there . . . he said to him, “Do you want to be healed?” (v. 6) In the midst of terrible circumstances,
Read: Matthew 5:13-20 Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. (v. 17)
Read: Matthew 11:25-30 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. (v. 29
Read: Matthew 19:16-26 If you want to be complete . . . (v. 21 NASB) The Irish playwright Oscar Wilde said, “There are two tragedies in life: one is not
Read: Mark 4:35-41 He awoke and rebuked the wind and said to the sea, “Peace! Be still!” (v. 39) Have you ever found yourself in a life-threatening situation? An enormous
Read: John 10:11-18 I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. (v. 11) As a wildlife biologist I often worked in remote mountain
Fred Van Dyke is a conservation biologist dedicated to the care for God’s creation. In this role Fred has served government agencies, private consulting firms, and academic institutions doing research, management, and teaching in conservation science. He is also the author of two books on faith and environmental stewardship.