Who is Jesus Who did Jesus say that He was? John 10

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Who is Jesus Who did Jesus say that He was? John 10: 22-42 • • •

Unity with God the Father The works of the Father Believe in what is true Growth Group Questions:

1. John tells us that this event happened during the Feast of Dedication. Why is this significant? Also, is it significant that the setting is at the Temple in Jerusalem? 2. Please read Psalm 118:8-14. What stands out to you? How does this Psalm correspond with what is happening in this story? Why do you think the Jews were so frustrated with Jesus for not speaking plainly? What did they desire from Jesus? 3. Jesus brings up the sheep/shepherd illustration again to point out that some people will believe, and some will not. Why are Jesus’ words so cutting to the Jews? What caused the Jews to be upset by Jesus’ statements? 4. Jesus claims, “I and the Father are one.” What does Jesus mean by this statement? What implications does this have? What exactly is Jesus claiming? 5. Why does Jesus point to His “good works” as evidence for His identity? How are Jesus’ works and the Father’s works connected? 6. Please re-read verses 34-36. What is Jesus saying here? How does this connect with His defense? Please Read Psalm 82. How does this connect with what Jesus is saying? Who are the “gods” in this text? How are we to understand what Jesus is saying in these verses? 7. Why does Jesus want the Jews to believe in His works even if they don’t believe Him? Why do they in turn seek to arrest Jesus? 8. Why is it important that Jesus went back to where John had been baptizing? What did John proclaim about Jesus that was true?