This study guide discusses John 8:48-59, the climax of the Jews' intense opposition to Jesus in the temple. The core message is that while all sinners are headed toward eternal death under God's judgment, Jesus kept God's word so that we would never taste death.

The bad news is essential: we live in a fallen world marked by sin in our hearts, leading to the path of eternal death. During the conflict, the Jews escalate their attack, accusing Jesus of being a Samaritan (the lowest status) and possessing a demon, which is described as the greatest lie—exchanging God’s perfect work with the devil’s.

Jesus calmly responds by honoring the Father. He points out that the Father is the judge, and what puts people under judgment is what they do with Jesus. Jesu ...