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)
God used the sinful actions of humans to fulfill his will to provide the innocent one to take the place of the guilty.
The parable of the workers in the vineyard reminds us that entering the kingdom of God is not about our work but God’s generosity.
In preparation for coming calamity, the prophet made plans to rejoice in the Lord.
