Again the high priest asked him, “Are you the Messiah, the Son of the Blessed One?” -Mark 14:61 How does Jesus respond when asked about who he is? This Sunday we explore one of the most direct answers Jesus gives in the gospel. How does Christ’s statement of “I AM.” continue to shape our life and ministry? Scriptures for this Sermon: Mark 14:53-65 – Jesus before Caiaphas, Jesus says simply I AM. Philippians 2:4-11 – every knee shall bow…let each look not to your own interests… Jeremiah 23:5-8 – will raise up a righteous branch to be king