The Claim

Throughout his ministry, Jesus has multiple heated exchanges with the religious leaders. These teachers of the law press him about his true identity. Who does he say he really is? In a clear and bold response, Jesus claims equality with God the Father. The Jewish leaders know exactly what this means. Jesus is not just claiming to be a miracle worker or a good teacher. He is claiming to be God. At this, they pick up stones to kill him, saying, “We are not stoning you for any good work…but for blasphemy, because you, a mere man, claim to be God” (John 10:33).