Did Jesus Claim to Be God (Part Two – The Reaction) (John 10: 26-42)

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Study Notes: "Did Jesus Claim to Be God?" (Part Two – The Reaction)

Scripture Passage: John 10:26-42

Key Points:

1. Different Reactions to Jesus' Claim:
   • People react differently to Jesus' claim of divinity.
   • These reactions are the same today as they were during Jesus' time.
2. The Problem of Unbelief:
   • Jesus clearly identifies the problem as a lack of belief, not a lack of evidence.
   • In verses 26-27, Jesus states, "You do not believe because you are not my sheep. My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me."
3. Eternal Life and Security:
   • Jesus promises eternal life and security to His followers: "I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand" (verses 28-29).
   • The double negative in "they shall never perish" emphasizes absolute security in Greek.
4. Unity with the Father:
   • Jesus declares, "I and the Father are one" (verse 30), affirming their unity in essence and purpose.
   • This claim prompts the Jewish opponents to accuse Jesus of blasphemy.
5. The Accusation of Blasphemy:
   • The Jewish leaders react with hostility, ready to stone Jesus for claiming to be God (verses 31-33).
   • Jesus responds by citing Psalm 82:6, explaining that if human judges can be called "gods" (small g), His claim to be the Son of God is justified (verses 34-36).
6. Evidence through Works:
   • Jesus appeals to His works as evidence of His divine mission: "Even though you do not believe me, believe the works" (verse 38).
   • Despite this, the Jewish leaders attempt to seize Him again, but He escapes (verse 39).
7. Belief and Rejection:
   • The passage illustrates various levels of rejection: intellectual disagreement, emotional agitation, verbal accusations, and physical violence.
   • This escalating conflict ultimately leads to Jesus' crucifixion.
8. Faith in Jesus' Identity:
   • While some rejected Jesus, others believed in Him through His words and works.
   • This highlights the essence of faith—trusting in Jesus' identity and mission.
9. The Doctrine of Eternal Security:
   • Jesus' words assure believers of their eternal security in God's hands.
   • "No one will snatch them out of my hand... No one can snatch them out of my Father’s hand" (verses 28-29).

Conclusion:

• The Essence of the Passage:
  • Jesus Christ claims to be God, and the real issue is whether people accept this claim. This decision has eternal implications—believing leads to eternal life, rejecting leads to eternal separation from God.

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