Wednesday in the Word

17 Before Abraham was, I Am (John 8:48-59)
What does Jesus mean when he says 'before Abraham was, I am?" Traditionally seen as a declaration of divinity, context suggests Jesus intends to highlight his role as the Messiah.
What does Jesus mean when he says 'before Abraham was, I am?" Traditionally seen as a declaration of divinity, context suggests Jesus intends to highlight his role as the Messiah.