At Hanukkah, Jesus stood in the temple and declared oneness with the Father—a claim of divinity that shook His listeners and led to stones being raised. In this episode, we unpack the context, the shepherd imagery from Ezekiel 34, and what it means for us to anchor our lives in Jesus’ divine identity.

👀 Key Points

🕎 Jesus chose the Feast of Dedication (Hanukkah) to declare His unity with the Father.

🐑 He contrasted Himself as the Good Shepherd with Israel’s failed leaders from Ezekiel 34.

🪨 The religious crowd knew exactly what He was claiming—divinity—and picked up stones to kill Him.

✝️ Faith isn’t grounded only in miracles but in who Jesus is: the Son of God, one with the Father.

🤲 As His sheep, we are safe in His hands—no one can snatch us away.

⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 – Setting the scene: Hanukkah and the temple courts

01:00 – Jesus’ words in John 10:22–39

02:20 – Why His claim was blasphemy to the leaders

03:10 – Ezekiel 34 and the failed shepherds of Israel

04:15 – The Good Shepherd: holding and protecting His sheep

05:30 – Anchoring our faith in Jesus’ divine identity

06:30 – Practical encouragement: trusting His care in opposition

🙋 Reflection & Application

Where am I tempted to see Jesus only as a teacher rather than God Himself?

Do I trust that no one can snatch me from His hand?

How can I listen more attentively to the voice of the Good Shepherd this week?

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