Read John 5.19-30. In 5.19-30: The work of the Father and the Son. Very truly, three times (vv. 19, 24, 25), emphasizes that the Father and the Son do the same work. In verses 19-23: The Father's love for the Son is the basis of the equality and unity of action (compare 3.35; 10.17; 15.9; 17.23-24). The greater work is giving life. Judgement, under stood in biblical tradition to be God's distinctive work, is delegated to the Son. In verse 24: The I am saying asserts the unity of Jesus with the Father. In verses 25-29: The life giving action of the Son is linked with the Father as in v. 24 there is a transition to judgment. Perhaps v. 28 foreshadows the raising of Lazarus (11.38-44). Resurrection the last day, see 6.39, 40-44, 54; 11.24. Son of Man, see 1.51 and Dan 7.13. On the basis of Judgment, see Dan 12.2. In verse 30: This I saying reasserts the unity of action of Jesus with the one who sent me (see 5.19-23; 8.15-16). Comments or Questions..
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