John 5:15-30
The Jews’ hatred provides the Lord Jesus with an opportunity to reveal even more of His glories:1) His work of love in taking away the sin of the world (v. 17; John 1:29). Confronted by the ruin of His creation, the Son, like the Father, could not rest.2) The infinite affection of the Father for this Son, with whom He shares all His counsels (v. 20; John 3:35).
3) The power of life which is in Him (vv. 21, 26) by which He gives eternal life now to those who believe in Him (v. 24). He will exercise this power in a day yet to come when He raises the dead (vv. 28, 29).
4) The judgment which has been given to Him in His character as Son of man (vv. 22, 27).5) Finally in vv. 19, 30 His obedience! What value it takes when it is practised by the One who Himself has the right to obedience from every creature (v. 23).If the Lord speaks of His own glories, it is because they are inextricably bound up with those of His Father. Not to honour the Son is an offence towards the One who has sent Him (v.23; see 1 John 2:23).
Dear friends, faced with all our Saviour’s perfection, let us also marvel (end of v. 20) and adore Him.