What does Jesus call himself in Revelation 22?
In Revelation 22, Jesus identifies Himself as the root and the origin and the offspring of David, and as the bright and morning star. This is the eighth 'I Am,' after seven in the Old Testament and seven in John's Gospel.
Les explains that in Revelation 22, Jesus declares Himself the root and the origin and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star. Les calls this the eighth 'I Am,' following seven distinct 'I Am' statements in the Old Testament regarding God and Israel—such as Jehovah Jireh (I Am your Provider), Jehovah Sid Canu (I Am the Righteousness), Jehovah Rehah (I Am your Shepherd), and Jehovah Shalom (their peace)—and seven 'I Am' statements in John's Gospel, including I Am the Bread of Life, the Resurrection, the Light of this World, and the Vine. This eighth 'I Am' in Revelation completes the pattern.
I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star.