In Jesus' final public teaching in the Gospel of John (10:22-42), the people of Jerusalem tried to pin him down. They wanted him to declare openly who he was. In keeping with his indirect public style, Jesus pointed them to his words and works. He also boldly declared, "I and the Father are one." This statement sent them looking for rocks to stone him, since they thought he was a man who made himself out to be God. They grasped that he claimed identity with God, but they got things exactly backwards. (sermon notes)
Sooner or later every kingdom that opposes God will be “all gone,” but there is a kingdom that will not pass away.
While forgiving is always costly, those who have been forgiven can and must forgive others in turn.
Jesus told more parables to show that the kingdom of God is free to enter but demands everything.
