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26–30 The Jewish leaders do not believe, because they do not belong to the flock of Jesus; i.e., they have not been “given” to Jesus by the Father (cf. 6:36–37, 44). But note the appeal in vv 37–38 to renounce unbelief and to believe in Jesus as the Son of God; the two aspects of election and responsible hearing of the revelation are maintained. In v 27 the thought of vv 14–15 is echoed: Christ’s sheep listen to his voice; he knows them and they follow him, for they too know him. The emphasis falls on the Shepherd’s calling and establishing a relationship with the sheep. He gives eternal life to the sheep, for he lays down his life for them that he may take it again (vv 16–17). The reverse aspect of this is that they shall never be “lost” or “destroyed” (with reference to the last day? but cf. v 10), and no one can tear them out of his hand, i.e., by attacks upon them (cf. v 12). The assurance is reinforced in the sentence that follows: the Father who gave the sheep to the Son is greater than all powers in the universe, and none can tear them out of his hand. That is why Jesus can say that none can rob him of his sheep, for he and the Father are one.
Beasley-Murray, G. R. (1999). John (Vol. 36, p. 174). Dallas: Word, Incorporated.
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IS NOT THIS THE SON OF THE CARPENTER? PART# 7
August 02, 2020
Average reading time is about 6 and a half minutes
My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: John 10:27
The Jewish leaders were filled with spiritual pride. Their desire for the glorification of self manifested itself even in the service of the sanctuary. They loved the highest seats in the synagogue. They loved greetings in the market places, and were gratified with the sound of their titles on the lips of men. As real piety declined, they became more jealous for their traditions and ceremonies.
Because their understanding was darkened by selfish prejudice, they could not harmonize the power of Christ's convicting words with the humility of His life. They did not appreciate the fact that real greatness can dispense with outward show. This Man's poverty seemed wholly inconsistent with His claim to be the Messiah. They questioned, If He was what He claimed to be, why was He so unpretending? If He was satisfied to be without the force of arms, what would become of their nation? How could the power and glory so long anticipated bring the nations as subjects to the city of the Jews? Had not the priests taught that Israel was to bear rule over all the earth? and could it be possible that the great religious teachers were in error?
But it was not simply the absence of outward glory in His life that led the Jews to reject Jesus. He was the embodiment of purity, and they were impure. He dwelt among men an example of spotless integrity. His blameless life flashed light upon their hearts. His sincerity revealed their insincerity. It made manifest the hollowness of their pretentious piety, and discovered iniquity to them in its odious character. Such a light was unwelcome.
If Christ had called attention to the Pharisees, and had extolled their learning and piety, they would have hailed Him with joy. But when He spoke of the kingdom of heaven as a dispensation of mercy for all mankind, He was presenting a phase of religion they would not tolerate. Their own example and teaching had never been such as to make the service of God seem desirable. When they saw Jesus giving attention to the very ones they hated and repulsed, it stirred up the worst passions of their proud hearts.
Notwithstanding their boast that under the "Lion of the tribe of Judah" (Rev. 5:5), Israel should be exalted to pre-eminence over all nations, they could have borne the disappointment of their ambitious hopes better than they could bear Christ's reproof of their sins, and the reproach they felt even from the presence of His purity.
IS NOT THIS THE SON OF THE CARPENTER? PART# 7
August 02, 2020
Average reading time is about 6 and a half minutes
My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: John 10:27
The Jewish leaders were filled with spiritual pride. Their desire for the glorification of self manifested itself even in the service of the sanctuary. They loved the highest seats in the synagogue. They loved greetings in the market places, and were gratified with the sound of their titles on the lips of men. As real piety declined, they became more jealous for their traditions and ceremonies.
Because their understanding was darkened by selfish prejudice, they could not harmonize the power of Christ's convicting words with the humility of His life. They did not appreciate the fact that real greatness can dispense with outward show. This Man's poverty seemed wholly inconsistent with His claim to be the Messiah. They questioned, If He was what He claimed to be, why was He so unpretending? If He was satisfied to be without the force of arms, what would become of their nation? How could the power and glory so long anticipated bring the nations as subjects to the city of the Jews? Had not the priests taught that Israel was to bear rule over all the earth? and could it be possible that the great religious teachers were in error?
But it was not simply the absence of outward glory in His life that led the Jews to reject Jesus. He was the embodiment of purity, and they were impure. He dwelt among men an example of spotless integrity. His blameless life flashed light upon their hearts. His sincerity revealed their insincerity. It made manifest the hollowness of their pretentious piety, and discovered iniquity to them in its odious character. Such a light was unwelcome.
If Christ had called attention to the Pharisees, and had extolled their learning and piety, they would have hailed Him with joy. But when He spoke of the kingdom of heaven as a dispensation of mercy for all mankind, He was presenting a phase of religion they would not tolerate. Their own example and teaching had never been such as to make the service of God seem desirable. When they saw Jesus giving attention to the very ones they hated and repulsed, it stirred up the worst passions of their proud hearts.
Notwithstanding their boast that under the "Lion of the tribe of Judah" (Rev. 5:5), Israel should be exalted to pre-eminence over all nations, they could have borne the disappointment of their ambitious hopes better than they could bear Christ's reproof of their sins, and the reproach they felt even from the presence of His purity.
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Passage Guide | John 10:27 › Cross References
| The Lexham English Bible | |
| John 10:3–4 | 3 For this one the doorkeeper opens, and the sheep hear his voice, and he calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. 4 Whenever he sends out all his own, he goes before them, and the sheep follow him because they know his voice. |
| John 10:14 | “I am the good shepherd, and I know my own, and my own know me, |
| John 10:16 | And I have other sheep which are not from this fold. I must bring these also, and they will hear my voice, and they will become one flock—one shepherd. |
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