John 5:1-13
Man Healed at the Pool of Bethesda
John 5:14-18
Jesus Claims to be God
John 5:19-29
Four Types of Resurrections
John 5:30-47
Blindness to the Truth of the Scriptures
John 6:1-14
Philip Fails the Exam
John 6:15-27
Jesus Calms Their Fears
John 6:28-40
What’s Your Motive for Following Jesus
John 6:36-44
The Reaction of The Jews
John 6:41-59
Confusion of The Body And Blood of Christ
John 6:60-71
Rejection by Many Followers
John 7:25-39
Blinded to The Truth
John 7:40-53
Divided Opinions About Jesus
John 8:1-11
Jesus Forgives The Adulterous Women
John 8:12-30
Jesus Predicts His Death
John 8:31-38
The Truth Will Set You Free
John 8:39-47
You Are of Your Father The Devil
John 8:48-59
Jesus’ Claims To His Identity
John 9:1-12
Contentment in Any Circumstance
John 9:13-23
Trouble with the Jewish Leaders
John 9:24-34
The Testimony of the Healed Man
John 9:35-41
The Pharisees Blindless
John 10:14-30
The Good Shepherd Knows His Sheep
John 10:22-30
Rejected by the Religious Leaders
John 10:31-42
Renewed Efforts to Stone Jesus
John 11:1-6
News of Lazarus’ Death
John 11:7-16
The Disciples Warn Jesus About Going to Judea
John 11:17-27
Jesus at the home of Mary and Martha
John 11:28-37
Emotions of Jesus
John 11:38-44
Jesus Calls Lazarus Forth From the Grave
Jesus’ Claims To His Identity
John 8:48–59
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We will find in this passage four claims made by Jesus regarding His identity.
1. The first claim Jesus made was in regard to EXALTATION (vv. 48-50).
“… I honor My Father, and you dishonor Me. And I do not seek My own glory…”
a. When Jesus keeps refuting their arguments, the Jewish leaders resorted to the insults.
b. Jesus is not seeking fame and glory.
2. The second claim Jesus made was in regard to ETERNITY (51-53).
“… if anyone keeps My word, he shall never see death…”
a. We will never die when we are followers of Jesus.
b. Jesus directs our attention to His timelessness.
3. The third claim Jesus made was in regard to EXPECTATION (54-56).
“… It is My Father who honors Me, of whom you say that He is your God…”
a. Jesus has confidence about His relationship with the Father.
4. The fourth claim Jesus made was in regard to ESSENCE (57-58).
“… Most assuredly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I AM…”
a. Jesus preceded Abraham.
b. Jesus makes the claim that He is the “Self-Existent One.”
The people picked up stones to kill Jesus, but he hid and left the temple (v. 59).
Application
Just as the Jewish leaders were faced with a choice to identify with Jesus, I have the same choice. I never want to be ashamed of my Lord.
John 8:48-59 (English Standard Version)
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