John 10:1-21,24-39; 1 Timothy 2:5; John 14:6; Psalm 82:6

Here, we see Jesus explaining to the Jews His deity with a parable, as he was accustomed to do. However, their lack of understanding is not just a simple misinterpretation, but a reflection of their hardened hearts, for they did not want to recognize Him as the Christ. He explained to them that the works He performed gave Him the title of Christ because the works He did were what He saw the Father do, and He and the Father are one.

After He confirmed his deity to them, they wanted to stone him, but he reminded them of what was written in the Law about 'I SAID, YOU ARE GODS'? This phrase, in Hebrew, refers to Elohim, the true God, but it has other uses, such as angels, judges, demons, idols, and foreign gods. In this context, I would interpret it to mean that they were acting as judges, not as gods in the divine sense. Let's be clear that the word Yahweh refers to Elohim above all elohim.

Despite the tension and conflict arising from the crowd's refusal to acknowledge Him as the Messiah, Jesus remained patient. He desires all of humanity to accept Him, demonstrating His role as The Good Shepherd, the leader, and the door to the Father. His patience and compassion are evident in His desire for all to accept Him and experience His miraculous power.