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03-26-2026 John 8 v5159 Whoever Keeps My Word Will Never See Death

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The Gospel of John Chapter 8 Verse 51 thru 59

51 Amen, amen, I say to you, whoever keeps my word will never see death.” 52 (So) the Jews said to him, “Now we are sure that you are possessed. Abraham died, as did the prophets, yet you say, ‘Whoever keeps my word will never taste death.’ 53 Are you greater than our father Abraham, who died? Or the prophets, who died? Who do you make yourself out to be?”54 Jesus answered, “If I glorify myself, my glory is worth nothing; but it is my Father who glorifies me, of whom you say, ‘He is our God.’55 You do not know him, but I know him. And if I should say that I do not know him, I would be like you a liar. But I do know him and I keep his word. 56 Abraham your father rejoiced to see my day; he saw it and was glad. 57 So the Jews said to him, “You are not yet fifty years old and you have seen Abraham?” 58 Jesus said to them, “Amen, amen, I say to you, before Abraham came to be, I AM.” 59 So they picked up stones to throw at him; but Jesus hid and went out of the temple area.

In John 8:51-59, Jesus makes a profound declaration of His divine identity, stating, “Before Abraham was, I Am.” This statement, laden with deep theological significance, emphasizes His eternal existence and unity with God the Father. This passage is pivotal in understanding the essence of salvation, as it invites believers to reflect on the nature of their faith.

When Jesus asserts that those who keep His word will never see death, He reveals the transformative power of belief in Him. This promise of eternal life is central to the gospel—one that transcends physical death and points to a deeper spiritual reality. The dialogue that follows with the Jewish leaders highlights their disbelief and confusion, as they struggle to reconcile Jesus' claims with their understanding of the Scriptures and their traditions. Their reliance on Abraham as the patriarch of their faith blinds them to the truth standing before them.

To accept Jesus as the “I Am” is to recognize Him as the fulfillment of God's promises, the one who brings light and life to a world ensnared in darkness. This recognition is the heart of salvation; it calls us to acknowledge our need for redemption and to trust in Jesus as the source of life. It challenges us to move beyond mere intellectual assent to a faith that transforms our hearts and lives.

The climactic moment of this passage occurs when Jesus identifies Himself with the divine name given to Moses. By doing so, He asserts His authority over life and death. To believe in Him is not merely to affirm His existence, but to engage in a relationship with the Living God. This foundational truth encourages believers to embrace a faith that is deeply rooted in the identity of Christ, recognizing Him as the ultimate source of salvation. Amen.

Join me as we pray our daily prayer of forgiveness. The Lord’s Prayer.

At the Savior's command and formed by divine teaching, we dare to pray:

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. Deliver us, Lord, we pray, from every evil, graciously grant peace in our days, that, by the help of your mercy, we may be always free from sin and safe from all distress, as we await the blessed hope and the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ. For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours now and forever.

I am sorry Lord. I believe You died and rose for me. Please forgive me as I forgive others. I share You as my Lord and Savior seeking to live your Will in all things. Prayers for wife Toni and my mother Betty pray for our children especially our two oldest Alexandra & Allen Son in Law Mark Stern; Julian, Gabriel and Jeffrey and our grandchildren Oliver, Julian and Elliott. We pray for those we’ve said we’d pray for and those who’ve asked us to pray for them. We pray for the dying as we do each day Lord give them peace in their last breath. Novena Day FIVE for Repose of the Soul of Mike Bartlett and Tommy Bartlett. We pray for Holy Mother Church. Our prayers for our niece Brittany. In Jesus Precious Blood by His Name we pray. Amen.

I am a poet obedient to Christ,

Catholic Evangelist Thomas Cruz†Wiggins

†Spirit led God inspired Christ fed†®

Ephesians 6:17-20

03-26-2026 John 8 v5159

**Whoever Keeps My Word Will Never See Death**

In the depths of the temple, a gathering took place,

Where wisdom and wonder met, face to face.

The Rabbi spoke boldly, His words like a flame,

“To those who would listen, He spoke with a name.

‘Truly, I tell you, whoever keeps My Word,

Will never see death,’ His promise occurred.

His voice, laced with truth, stirred doubt in the crowd,

‘Are You greater than Abraham?’ they questioned HIM aloud.

‘Before Abraham was, I AM,’ He proclaimed,

In echoes of glory, His divinity sustained.

The stones in their hands held disbelief’s weight,

But the light of His essence would not bend to fate.

Their hearts hardened, yet deep was His call,

To the ones who could hear, to the lost and the small.

For in every word, the promise would shine,

Life everlasting, in Him, no longer blind.

They reached for the stones, but He simply withdrew,

A moment of silence, as shadows they flew.

The truth of His claim, like a beacon would rise,

In the heart of the faithful, a spark that defies.

John eight speaks of death, and life over strife,

Of promises woven in the fabric of life.

Let the echoes remind us, as ages unwind,

That in knowing His presence, true freedom we find." Amen.

© Thomas Joe Cruz†Wiggins

March 26, 2026 @ 04:21 AM EST

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