Jesus had great clarity about the significance of his life, often described in his great “I AM” statements: I am the bread of life; I am the Way; I am the Vine; I am the Good Shepherd. The reasons he was here in the world. Then he would state the significance of his followers, the “You are. . .” statements: You are the light of the world. You are the salt of the earth. You are a city on a hill.
