John writes his gospel that you might "believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life" (John 20:31). John reveals that Jesus knows His own identity well. Jesus proclaims He is equal with God (John 5:18), and that He is what all of the Old Testament was pointing to (John 5:46). He even claims the divine title "I Am" (John 8:58), infuriating the religious leaders of His day. John also records seven "I Am" statements of Jesus with a metaphor following. Jesus says He is the Light, the Way, the Shepherd, and more.