John has powerful statements about the divinity of Jesus. What does he teach about Jesus Christ in the following texts?


   John 1:1-3, 14
  
   This passage teaches us the the Word existed with God from the very
   beginning. It teaches the Word is God and that the word created
   the world.
  
   John 8:58, 59
  
   When we read this passage we are to understand the Jesus was in
   existence before Abraham. This passage points to the divinity
   of Christ because of this statement. Also the words I am ,
   in this passage is a phrase of divinity.
  
   John 10:30, 31
  
   This is a very simple and plain statement that asserts the
   divinity of Christ.
  
   John 20:28
  
   Here Thomas makes the statement that Jesus is His Lord and God
  
   1 John 2:23
  
   This passage shows the interconnectedness between that Father and
   the Son.
  
   1 John 5:20
  
   This passage talks about how Jesus has come so that we may be in
   Him. The passage also lets us know that Jesus is the true God
   and eternal life.

Keeping in mind the divinity of Jesus, go back over the final scenes of His life, right up through the Cross. As you do, remember that this person was also God the Creator. Dwell on the implications of these truths. Why should this reality change our lives?
  
   During the scenes before and leading up to the cross Jesus is
   treated like a criminal. The insults and the abuse He suffered
   is Amazing in light of the fact that He is the creator of the
   universe.
  
   As the creator of the universe how could he subject himself to
   such treatment. This opens up to me the extent of the love that
   Jesus has for us. He is willing to suffer at the hands of His
   creation in order to save that creation.
  
   Jesus condecended so that we may be exalted. He was exalted
   high on the Cross so that we may no be plunged deep into the
   eternal death. Christ our Lord and Savior, what and amazing
   love.
Prayer: Father thank your for your love which you have shown toward us.
Please help us to better understand who you are and to believe on you.
Wash us in the blood of the lamb. Thank you Father in Jesus name I
pray amen.