Joh 8:17-18 | MHM | STEP | v. 17 : The Pharisees ask, “Where is your father?” Jesus replies, “You do not know me or my Father. If you knew me, you would know my Father also” (John 8:19 ). Jesus tells them that their lack of faith keeps them from knowing God. To know Jesus is to know God the Father.

‏ John 8:17-18

v. 17: The Pharisees ask, “Where is your father?” Jesus replies, “You do not know me or my Father. If you knew me, you would know my Father also” (John 8:19 ^a). Jesus tells them that their lack of faith keeps them from knowing God. To know Jesus is to know God the Father.

v. 18: These words Jesus spoke while teaching in the temple courts, but no one seized him, because his time had not yet come (John 8:20 ^b). Even though the Pharisees were angry, they could not arrest Jesus, because God’s plan was not complete.

In summary, Jesus declares himself as the Light of the World, bringing spiritual truth and life. He teaches that knowing him is the same as knowing God, and that faith in him brings people out of spiritual darkness.