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John 5:31-47

The Lord Jesus replies to the Jews’ unbelief by calling on four witnesses in His favour: that of John (vv. 32-35); that of His own works (v. 36); that of His Father who, at the river Jordan, had called attention to His well-beloved Son (v. 37); and finally that of the Scriptures (v. 39). There are many references to the Messiah in the books of Moses (v. 46; see for example Genesis 49:10; Genesis 49:25; Numbers 24:17). Whilst pretending to reverence Moses, the Jews did not believe his words since they rejected the One of whom he prophesied (v. 46; Deuteronomy 18:15). In contrast they will be ready to receive the Antichrist (v. 43).

"Search the Scriptures", the Lord Jesus advises. It is through them that we can improve our knowledge of His infinite Person.

Receiving men’s glory and seeking their commendation is a form of unbelief (v. 44). For God declares that we are nothing (Galatians 6:3) and there is nothing in us in which we can boast (2 Corinthians 10:17). But rather than believing Him, how often do we prefer to take pleasure in how good others think we are! The Lord Jesus did not look for any glory from men (v. 41; cf. Paul in 1 Thessalonians 2:6). And we should be able to imitate Him if we have in us the love of God and the desire to please Him (cf. v. 42).

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