John 10:31-42 – Miracles
The unbelieving Jews at Jerusalem are not impressed by Jesus’ miracles or His teaching. They are determined not to receive Him as their Messiah, and they try to kill Him. Our Lord has done nothing wrong. He is no robber, murderer, or rebel against the law. He goes about doing good. There is no fault or inconsistency in His character. He commits no crime, is perfect and spotless, but the Jews hate Him and want His blood. Again we have no reason to be surprised if we, as followers of Christ, get the same treatment the world gives Him. The more we are like Christ in our words and actions, the more we’ll have to endure hatred and persecution.
Jesus teaches in these verses that every word of the Bible comes from God and is the final and perfect authority in all questions. We cannot doubt one word of the Bible. It is from God and cannot be broken.
Jesus also appeals to His miracles as the best evidence that He is sent from God. Jesus performs numerous miracles before many many people. They testify that He is from God, that He speaks with authority and power. Throughout the Bible, God gives His messengers the ability to do miracles, as a sign or proof that they have come from God and are speaking God’s words. The miracles are a sign from God that what Jesus is saying about Himself is true. And what is Jesus saying about Himself? That He is the Son of God and that all who believe on Him will have eternal life.
Questions
- Why do the Jews hate Jesus?
- What does Jesus teach about the Bible?
- What are miracles an evidence of?
Prayer Points
- Give thanks that God’s Word has no mistakes.
- Use prayer points from your congregation.
- Pray for family matters.