32nd Post Jesus Authority Con't - John 10: 34-38.

This passage is typical of John, printed in simple language, but the concepts are anything but simple. This fact fools a lot of readers, they read the words but don't understand the concepts. By taking this passage apart and looking at the ideas, we get a better understanding of what Jesus was really trying to say. The Church leaders did not recognize Jesus as Lord (God). Jesus was trying to show them that the Law they received from Moses is the exact same teachings that He Himself is using. Both Laws are the same and came from God. Moses prophesied about a Redeemer coming to deliver them. For this reason, the Church leaders should accept Jesus and His words. This did not happen. Jesus was trying to tell them that He (Jesus) is that Redeemer, Moses talked about. This is what Jesus was alluding to when He used the word Sanctified. The word sanctified means set apart. The Father sent Him and sanctified Him and sent Him into the world. Jesus went on to say if you do not believe me, believe the works that I do; because they prove what I am telling you is true. I can not do these miracles without help from the Father. The fact that God the Father is allowing Jesus to perform the miracles shows that what Jesus is saying is true.