1. Anyone who keeps my word... (48-55)

Jesus promised that anyone who keeps his word would never see death. Whoever puts his trust in Jesus and holds God's word of promise in his heart has eternal life. Jesus came from the Father to give life. Whoever believes in him will not perish but have eternal life (Jn 3:16).

2. Before Abraham was, I Am (56-59)

The Jews rejected Jesus' words. They asked if Jesus were greater than Abraham, who died. God promised Abraham that through his seed all nations would be blessed. Abraham held on to God's word of promise. Jesus came to fulfill that promise. He could fulfill it because he is the eternal Word of God who was in the beginning. He became flesh and dwelt among us to bring us to God. Abraham looked down the corridors of history and, by faith, saw Jesus. By that faith he was saved. Jesus taught clearly that he is the eternal God, the 'I Am', YHWH, the LORD (58; Ex 3:14)

Application: Lord, thank you for sending Jesus at your right time to be the Savior of the world--and my Savior. I believe your promises.
One Word: Jesus is the eternal God