What Does "I AM" Really Mean? Jehovah to Jesus Explained

B1L8 What does the name "I AM" really mean — and how does it connect Jehovah directly to Jesus Christ? Genesis 2 holds the answer, and it will change how you read your Bible. ✝️ In this verse-by-verse study of Genesis 2:4-7, the name "Lord God" (Jehovah) appears for the first time after creation is complete. Les unpacks the Hebrew roots of Jehovah — tracing it from Yahweh ("I AM") and Havah ("to be revealed") — showing how the eternal, pre-existent God was progressively revealing Himself through human history: walking with Adam in the garden, appearing to Abraham in Genesis 18, speaking to Moses from the burning bush in Exodus 3, and ultimately becoming fully known as Jesus Christ. 📖 Key Topics Covered: • Why "Lord God" (Jehovah) first appears in Genesis 2:4 — not Genesis 1 • The Hebrew meaning of Yahweh and Havah — and how they form "Jehovah" • Exodus 3:13-14 — God tells Moses "I AM that I AM" • Exodus 6:2-3 — God reveals His name Jehovah to Moses • John 8:52-58 — Jesus claims to be the "I AM" before Abraham • Genesis 2:7 — God breathes life into man; every human is an eternal being • 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 — The one true Gospel: Christ died, was buried, rose again • Romans 10:9 and 1 Corinthians 1:18 — Salvation by faith in the Gospel 🔑 Jehovah meaning in Hebrew, Yahweh I AM Bible study, Jesus is Jehovah Old Testament, Genesis 2:4 Lord God explained, Exodus 3:14 I AM that I AM, John 8:58 before Abraham was I AM, 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 gospel, Romans 10:9 salvation, Genesis 2:7 breath of life living soul, eternal soul Bible, what is the gospel Bible study. 💡 Les Feldick Bible Study brings you verse-by-verse Bible teaching that makes the scriptures come alive. Whether you're a new believer or have studied the Bible for decades, these teachings will deepen your understanding of God's Word. Les Feldick has a unique gift for explaining complex biblical concepts in a way that anyone can understand, using scripture to interpret scripture. 📖 Visit our website: www.lesfeldickbiblestudy.com If this study blessed you, please LIKE the video and SHARE it with someone who needs to hear this teaching. Your likes and shares help others find these Bible studies. 00:00 — Welcome & Introduction to Genesis 2 00:29 — Genesis 2:4 — Why "Lord God" Appears After Creation 01:31 — Breaking Down the Name Jehovah: Yahweh + Havah 02:19 — Yahweh Means "I AM" — The Eternal Pre-Existent God 03:12 — Havah: "The I AM Is to Be Revealed" 03:44 — Jehovah = The I AM Progressively Revealed Through History 04:00 — Jehovah Extended Into Greek Becomes "Jesus" 04:28 — Joshua Means Savior — Jehovah Savior = Jesus Christ 05:01 — Cross-Reference: Exodus 3 — Moses at the Burning Bush 05:26 — God Revealed to Abraham, Isaac & Jacob as God Almighty 06:00 — Exodus 3:13-14 — Moses Asks God's Name: "I AM That I AM" 07:47 — Exodus 6:2-3 — "By My Name Jehovah I Was Not Known to Them" 10:06 — Cross-Reference: John 8 — Jesus Claims to Be the I AM 11:16 — John 8:52 — The Pharisees Test Jesus on His Identity 13:00 — John 8:58 — "Before Abraham Was, I AM" — Jesus Is Jehovah 14:00 — Survey Shock: 89% of Pastors Deny the Deity of Christ 16:00 — Back to Genesis 2 — Overview of Creation Summarized 16:29 — Genesis 2:7 — God Breathes Life Into Man 17:00 — Man Formed from Dust — What Our Flesh Really Is 17:24 — The Crowning Act of Creation: The Breath of Life 17:57 — Every Human Is an Eternal Being — The Living Soul 18:54 — The Gospel Introduced — Why It Matters Now 19:12 — Cross-Reference: 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 — The One True Gospel 22:31 — Verse 3-4: Christ Died, Was Buried, Rose Again — That's the Gospel 23:36 — Cross-Reference: Romans 10:9 — Confess and Believe to Be Saved 24:44 — 1 Corinthians 1:18 — The Preaching of the Cross 26:00 — Salvation Is the Power of God — We Cannot Earn It 27:00 — Key Verses to Share the Gospel: Summary & Closing 27:41 — Closing & How to Join the Studio Audience