”Equal with the Father” (Sermon Sunday)

We continue our sermon session within the Gospel of John, and thus far, we have read revealing landscapes teaching us of our Master, the Christ, His Nature and purpose on this earth, and His various interactions with Jews and non-Jews. John tells, to great controversy, that the non-believers were quick to learn and practice genuine faith. At the same time, the believers had too many reservations, neglect, and rejections, leaving them with nothing more than superficial faith. And this shallow faith was the reason they sought to harm our Lord with great hostility.   Christ will go from dialogue to monologue in the portion of Scripture we endeavor this hour, teaching His Equality with His Father. The Pharisees thought Him in opposition to the Father because He “clearly broke the Sabbath,” right? Again, these kinds make their academic pursuits into tradition and tradition into law.   So Christ will proceed to inform and instruct the audience with the truth. We are wise to journey with Him as we follow His teaching.