October 18, 2015 John 10:17 – 39
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This passage begins with Jesus making some definitive statements about His ministry. Laying down His life (a polite way of saying death by torture) is His idea, His initiative, His volition. He is not being coerced (not by the Jews, not by the Romans, and not even by God) – He is acting on His own authority. And having the authority to give up His life in a most horrific way, He also has the authority to take it up again, to be restored to life in a most glorious way. He is the Lord of Life. Continue reading