About This Message
Teaching in the temple, Jesus tells the Pharisees he is the light of the world and that his witness is confirmed by the Father, then declares "before Abraham was, I am," prompting them to pick up stones. Working through John 8:12-59, Pastor Addison argues that Jesus's own words leave no room to view him as merely a good teacher, since he claimed deity and said his coming death would prove it.
Key Takeaways
- Jesus said knowing him is the only way to truly know the Father
- He said his crucifixion would prove he is who he claimed to be
- His claim "before Abraham was, I am" led hearers to try to stone him