She Reads Truth Podcast John Week 3 with Terry Parkman
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Oct 20, 2025 Terry Parkman, a pastor and author of Future Church, joins to discuss the Gospel of John, focusing on Jesus as the Messiah and Good Shepherd. He delves into how Jesus' authority escalated conflicts with religious leaders and explains the significance of 'Before Abraham I Am.' The conversation highlights the power of self-righteousness and the importance of recognizing Jesus' voice. Terry also shares insights on grief in John 11 with Lazarus and draws connections between themes in John and Revelation. This engaging dialogue encourages listeners to deepen their biblical understanding.
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Jesus' Rise Triggers Elite Pushback
- Jesus' public approval grows because he answers scripture-backed tests that the religious elite use to discredit messiahs.
- Each successful sign and scriptural rebuttal raises the stakes and makes leaders increasingly threatened.
The 'I Am' Declaration As Divine Claim
- When Jesus says "before Abraham was, I am" he invokes the divine name to claim eternal identity and authority.
- That declaration functioned as an unmistakable claim to deity for his Jewish audience.
Why Some Sin Is Called Unforgivable
- Blaspheming the Spirit becomes "unforgivable" because it reflects an entrenched refusal to repent, not an incapacity of God to forgive.
- Self-righteousness blinds people to their need for forgiveness and seals them in unbelief.
