In John 8:58, Jesus makes a powerful declaration of His eternal and divine nature: "Before Abraham was, I AM." This statement directly echoes the name God used to describe Himself in Exodus 3:14—"I AM WHO I AM"—when speaking to Moses at the burning bush. By using the phrase "I AM," Jesus was not only claiming pre-existence before Abraham but also identifying Himself with Yahweh, the eternal, self-existent God of Israel. This was so clear to His audience that they picked up stones to kill Him for blasphemy (John 8:59), understanding that He was making a direct claim to divinity. This is one of the clearest affirmations from Jesus about His supreme, eternal identity. Another compelling confirmation comes from John 10:30, where Jesus states, "I and the Father are one." The Greek word used for "one" here, hen, implies unity in essence or nature—not just purpose. The Jewish leaders’ reaction in the next verses confirms their understanding of His claim: "You, a mere man, claim to be God" (John 10:33). Furthermore, in Revelation 1:8, a title often ascribed to God the Father is echoed in Jesus’ words: “I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty. ” Later in Revelation 22:13, Jesus Himself says, "I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End," clearly equating Himself with the Almighty. These statements reveal His claim to eternal existence, divine authority, and absolute supremacy. Other References: John 8:58 – Jesus’ claim: “Before Abraham was, I AM.” Exodus 3:14 – God’s name revealed to Moses: “I AM WHO I AM.” John 10:30-33 – “I and the Father are one.” Revelation 1:8 – “I am the Alpha and the Omega. .. the Almighty.” Revelation 22:13 – Jesus: “I am the Alpha and the Omega…”