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John 8:48-59

Jesus’ Claims About Himself

[48] The Jews answered him, “Aren’t we right in saying that you are a Samaritan and demon-possessed?”

[49] “I am not possessed by a demon,”said Jesus, “but I honor my Father and you dishonor me. [50] I am not seeking glory for myself; but there is one who seeks it, and he is the judge. [51] Very truly I tell you, whoever obeys my word will never see death.”

[52] At this they exclaimed, “Now we know that you are demon-possessed! Abraham died and so did the prophets, yet you say that whoever obeys your word will never taste death. [53] Are you greater than our father Abraham? He died, and so did the prophets. Who do you think you are?”

[54] Jesus replied, “If I glorify myself, my glory means nothing. My Father, whom you claim as your God, is the one who glorifies me. [55] Though you do not know him, I know him. If I said I did not, I would be a liar like you, but I do know him and obey his word. [56] Your father Abraham rejoiced at the thought of seeing my day; he saw it and was glad.”

[57] “You are not yet fifty years old,” they said to him, “and you have seen Abraham!”

[58] “Very truly I tell you,”Jesus answered, “before Abraham was born, I am!” [59] At this, they picked up stones to stone him, but Jesus hid himself, slipping away from the temple grounds.

Notes Outline

1. Three Mistaken Beliefs

   1. The Insult - This Is Who You Are!

      1. John 8:48-51

      2. Philippians 2:3-4

         1. Eritheia – Selfish ambition

         2. Kenodoxia – Vain conceit

      3. Philippians 2:5-7

   2. The Response - Who Are You?

      1. John 8:52-56

   3. The Illumination - I Am

      1. John 8:57-59