The Bible Project Daily Podcast 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:
- 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.
- 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."
- 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.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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).
- Belief and Rejection:
- The passage illustrates various levels of rejection: intellectual disagreement,
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