Jesus and Abraham (John 8:48-59)

In this intense exchange between Jesus and the Jewish leaders, we see a deepening conflict over Jesus’ identity. The Jewish leaders insult Him, accusing Him of being a Samaritan and demon-possessed. But Jesus remains focused on His mission, pointing to His relationship with the Father. He makes the bold claim that if anyone keeps His word, they will never see death—a statement that confounds His listeners, who immediately reference Abraham and the prophets who died long ago.