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)
Because they questioned and rejected Jesus’ authority, the chief priests were removed from their post and replaced by others from all the nations.
God delights to bring deliverance through unlikely people and in surprising ways.
In response to all of God‘s mercies described in the first 11 chapters, we are to present our bodies and be renewed in our...
