John 8:26-29 - Homiletics

A still clearer revelation in store for them.

I. JESUS HAS A STILL FULLER REVELATION TO GIVE THEM OF THEIR MORAL CONDITION . I have many things to say and to judge concerning you."

1 . His judgment is true. "But he that sent me is true." He only declares the judgment of his Father concerning their actions.

2 . The Jews could not recognize the Divine origin of this judgment. "They understood not that he spake to them of the Father."

II. HIS CRUCIFIXION WOULD MAKE MANY THINGS CLEAR TO THEIR MINDS . "When ye have lifted up the Son of man, then shall ye know that I am he, and that I do nothing of myself." That dreadful event would reveal the secrets of many hearts.

1 . He recognizes the Jews as the future instruments of his crucifixion. Verily it was "with wicked hands" they slew him ( Acts 2:23 ).

2 . Though he was to be crucified in weakness, yet he was to live by the power of God.

3 . His death was the gateway to his ascension glory.

4 . His death would establish the absolute unity of purpose and action that existed between himself and his lather.

5 . The effect of the Son ' s obedience to his Father ' s will. "The Father hath not left me alone; for I do always those things that please him." The Father's presence is not accounted for merely by the Son's active and perfect obedience, but is the spring and principle of it.