New Testament Vistas John 10:22-30

THE SETTING AND ITS SIGNIFICANCEJohn 10:22-23

John 10:22-23 NIV

Then came the Festival of Dedication at Jerusalem. It was winter, and Jesus was in the temple courts walking in Solomon's Colonnade.

The Timing is Important

Festi val of Dedicati on

Hanukkah

Festi val of Lights

December 20-28, 2011

Division of Alexander’s Empire

Antiochus IV Epiphanes

Antiochus IV Epiphanes

Judas Maccabeus

Judas Maccabeus

Solomon’s Colonnade

THE QUESTION AND THE ANSWERJohn 10:24-28

John 10:24-28 NIV The Jews who were there gathered around him, saying, "How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Messiah, tell us plainly.” Jesus answered, "I did tell you, but you do not believe. The works I do in my Father's name testify about me, but you do not believe because you are not my sheep. My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand.

The Words Describe the Urgency

Two Atti tudes Behind the Demand

Some were looking for another deliverer

Two Atti tudes Behind the Demand

Some were looking for another deliverer

Others were trying to lay a trap

Jesus’ Answer (10:25-26)

Expected one was not what they expected• I did tell you, but you do not believe• The miracles I do in my Father’s name speak for me

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Jesus’ Answer (10:25-26)

Expected one was not what they expected• I did tell you, but you do not believe• The miracles I do in my Father’s name speak for me

The problem: lack of perception and faith• You do not believe because you are not my sheep

Two Things Back Jesus’ Claim

His Works• Isaiah 35:5-6 Then will the eyes

of the blind be opened and the ears of the deaf unstopped. Then will the lame leap like a deer, and the mute tongue shout for joy.

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Two Things Back Jesus’ Claim

His Works• Isaiah 35:5-6 Then will the eyes

of the blind be opened and the ears of the deaf unstopped. Then will the lame leap like a deer, and the mute tongue shout for joy.

His Words• Deuteronomy 18:18-19 I will

raise up for them a prophet like you from among their brothers; I will put my words in his mouth, and he will tell them everything I command him. If anyone does not listen to my words that the prophet speaks in my name, I myself will call him to account.

Jesus’ Promises in John 10:28

I give them eternal life

Jesus’ Promises in John 10:28

I give them eternal life

And they shall never perish

Jesus’ Promises in John 10:28

I give them eternal life

And they shall never perish

No one can snatch them out of my hand

THE CONFIDENCE AND THE CLAIMJohn 10:29-30

John 10:29-30 NIV

My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all; no one can snatch them out of my Father's hand. I and the Father are one."

Jesus’ Confidence and Claim

Confidence

• Not in himself

• But in God

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Jesus’ Confidence and Claim

Confidence

• Not in himself

• But in God

Claim

• To be “one” with God

• To be God

Unity of Relationship

Christ and

Christian

Unity of Relationship

Love

Christ and

Christian

Unity of Relationship

Love

Obedience

Christ and

Christian

Unity of Relationship

Love

Obedience

Christ and

Christian

Love

Obedience

Christ and God