May 19
John 10:22-42
Who is Jesus? The first question Jesus addresses concerning his identity in John 10:22-42 is whether he is the Christ/Messiah. He answers that he is and has proven this through his actions, specifically his miracles. He then continues with his identity as the good shepherd. The focus of the shepherd image in John 10:22-42 is that what he gives his sheep can never be taken from them. His gifts are irrevocable and permanent—specifically eternal life. Receiving this gift means we will never perish and can never be taken away from God. This is true because God is greater than anything else in the universe. What peace and assurance this should bring. We never have to fear being separated from God and eternal life, because of his power and grace.
The final issue of his identity which he addresses is the fact that he is divine. He quotes Psalm 82 which speaks of heavenly beings as being called lowercase gods, while separating himself from these beings, he points to himself as the special Son and his unity/oneness with the Father. So, who is Jesus? Jesus clearly wanted his listeners and us to understand who he is. So, when we consider Jesus, we should know him as the promised Messiah, our good shepherd, and God himself.
Father God, thank you for your Son. Help me to always remember him and trust him through all situations of life. Amen.
How does knowing Jesus as Messiah, Good Shepherd, and God transform your life?
Who is Jesus? The first question Jesus addresses concerning his identity in John 10:22-42 is whether he is the Christ/Messiah. He answers that he is and has proven this through his actions, specifically his miracles. He then continues with his identity as the good shepherd. The focus of the shepherd image in John 10:22-42 is that what he gives his sheep can never be taken from them. His gifts are irrevocable and permanent—specifically eternal life. Receiving this gift means we will never perish and can never be taken away from God. This is true because God is greater than anything else in the universe. What peace and assurance this should bring. We never have to fear being separated from God and eternal life, because of his power and grace.
The final issue of his identity which he addresses is the fact that he is divine. He quotes Psalm 82 which speaks of heavenly beings as being called lowercase gods, while separating himself from these beings, he points to himself as the special Son and his unity/oneness with the Father. So, who is Jesus? Jesus clearly wanted his listeners and us to understand who he is. So, when we consider Jesus, we should know him as the promised Messiah, our good shepherd, and God himself.
Father God, thank you for your Son. Help me to always remember him and trust him through all situations of life. Amen.
How does knowing Jesus as Messiah, Good Shepherd, and God transform your life?
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