2. Who Is He? John 10:22-42

3. Romans 8:7 For the mind that is set on the flesh is hostile to God, for it does not submit to God’s law; indeed, it cannot.

4. 1 Corinthians 2:14 The natural person does not accept the things of the Spirit of God, for they are folly to him, and he is not able to understand them because they are spiritually discerned.

5. Ryle He will often find his ways and opinions in religion the cause of strife in his own family. He will have to endure ridicule, harsh words, and petty persecution, from the children of this world. He may even discover that he is thought a fool or a madman on account of his Christianity. Let none of these things move him. The thought that he is a partaker of the afflictions of Christ ought to [strengthen] him against every trial.

6. 2 Corinthians 2:15-16 For we are the aroma of Christ to God among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing, 16 to one a fragrance from death to death, to the other a fragrance from life to life. Who is sufficient for these things?

7. John 9:39 Jesus said, “For judgment I came into this world, that those who do not see may see, and those who see may become blind.”

8. Jesus Declares Who He Is Vv. 23-29

9. His Sheep… 1)They hear His voice 2)They know Christ and are known

10. Morris For them [those who are not His] life is simply a succession of haphazard happenings with no meaning and no pattern. For Christ’s sheep there is always the thought of the Good Shepherd, who gave his life for them and constantly leads them into the places where they should go. His voice gives meaning to all of life.

11. His Sheep… 1)They hear His voice 2)They know Christ and are known 3)They follow Christ 4)They have eternal life & are secure

12. Ryle Not being Christ’s sheep was not the CAUSE of the unbelief of the Jews; but their unbelief was the EVIDENCE that they were not Christ’s sheep.

13. Sproul Paraphrase – Every one of my sheep is going to have eternal life. They will never perish – I’m going to see to it. I give them eternal life, and nobody will snatch them out of my hand.

14. Philippians 1:6 And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.

15. Toplady My name from the palm of His hands Eternity will not erase; Impressed on His heart it remains, In marks of indelible grace; Yet I to the end shall endure, As sure as the earnest is given; More happy, but not more secure, The glorified spirits in heaven.

16. Jesus Declares His Unity with the Father Vv. 30-33

17. Jesus Explains From Scripture Vv. 34-39

18. Psalm 82:1-8 God has taken his place in the divine council; in the midst of the gods he holds judgment: 2 “How long will you judge unjustly and show partiality to the wicked? Selah 3 Give justice to the weak and the fatherless; maintain the right of the afflicted…6 I said, “You are gods, sons of the Most High, all of you; 7 nevertheless, like men you shall die, and fall like any prince.” 8 Arise, O God, judge the earth; for you shall inherit all the nations!

19. Morris If the word god could be used of people who were no more than judges, how much more could it be used of one with greater dignity, greater importance and significance than any mere judge, one “who the Father sanctified and sent into the world”? He [Jesus] is not setting himself on a level with men, but setting himself apart from them.

20. Jesus Saves Vv. 40-42

21. Ryle [W]e need not doubt that very many Jews, both here and elsewhere, were secretly convinced of our Lord’s Messiahship, and after His resurrection came forward and confessed their faith, and were baptized. It seems highly probable that this accounts for the great number converted at once on the day of Pentecost and at other times.

22. Ryle The way had been prepared in their hearts long before, by our Lord’s own preaching, though at the time they had not the courage to avow it. The good that is done by preaching is not always seen immediately. Our Lord sowed, and His Apostles reaped, all over Palestine.

23. John 8:24 I told you that you would die in your sins, for unless you believe that I am he you will die in your sins.