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In John 10, the religious leaders confront Jesus because they believe He’s committing blasphemy. They’re so confident in their own judgment that they fail to see the truth. Jesus says in John 10:30 (NIV), “I and the Father are one.” That statement alone should make it clear, but those accusing Him keep refusing to accept His words. They think they’re right, yet the Word of God is standing in front of them, and they dismiss it. ✨
When Jesus references Psalm 82, He’s drawing attention to a passage that describes leaders appointed by God but who acted unjustly. Psalm 82:6 (NIV) states, “I said, ‘You are “gods”; you are all sons of the Most High.’” These rulers had received instruction from God, yet they neglected real justice. They relied on their own righteousness rather than God’s. In John 10:34–35 (NIV), Jesus points back to Psalm 82 and says, “Is it not written in your Law, ‘I have said you are “gods”’? If he called them ‘gods,’ to whom the word of God came—and Scripture cannot be set aside...” The leaders who accuse Jesus are acting just like those in Psalm 82. They see themselves as "Gods", but Jesus is demonstrating that they are wrong, and they need to repent.
They need to humbly recognize that He truly is one with the Father. Instead of clinging to their self-righteousness, they need to turn back and honor God’s Word. The same is true for us today. When Jesus says, “I and the Father are one,” we must believe. He really did claim to be God, and these passages confirm it. We shouldn’t make the same mistake of ignoring Him.
Let’s pray: Almighty God, please soften our hearts so we don’t miss Your truth. Help us see that Jesus truly is one with You. May we live by Your righteousness, not our own. We ask You to guide us and forgive us for times we’ve doubted or hardened our hearts. In the name of the one true God we pray. Amen.
#JesusIsGod #Psalm82 #John10 #Faith #Bible #TrustGod
When Jesus references Psalm 82, He’s drawing attention to a passage that describes leaders appointed by God but who acted unjustly. Psalm 82:6 (NIV) states, “I said, ‘You are “gods”; you are all sons of the Most High.’” These rulers had received instruction from God, yet they neglected real justice. They relied on their own righteousness rather than God’s. In John 10:34–35 (NIV), Jesus points back to Psalm 82 and says, “Is it not written in your Law, ‘I have said you are “gods”’? If he called them ‘gods,’ to whom the word of God came—and Scripture cannot be set aside...” The leaders who accuse Jesus are acting just like those in Psalm 82. They see themselves as "Gods", but Jesus is demonstrating that they are wrong, and they need to repent.
They need to humbly recognize that He truly is one with the Father. Instead of clinging to their self-righteousness, they need to turn back and honor God’s Word. The same is true for us today. When Jesus says, “I and the Father are one,” we must believe. He really did claim to be God, and these passages confirm it. We shouldn’t make the same mistake of ignoring Him.
Let’s pray: Almighty God, please soften our hearts so we don’t miss Your truth. Help us see that Jesus truly is one with You. May we live by Your righteousness, not our own. We ask You to guide us and forgive us for times we’ve doubted or hardened our hearts. In the name of the one true God we pray. Amen.
#JesusIsGod #Psalm82 #John10 #Faith #Bible #TrustGod
