This is a very exciting place to be in Scriptures today as we consider  Jesus' teachings in John 10:17-41. At the first He reveals the authority  He has over death in verses 17 and 18 when He states, "I have the  authority to lay down my life and I have the authority to raise back  up..." There is nothing more thrilling to a believer than to hear this  reality spoken by Jesus, for as we have placed our faith in Him we shall  not be disappointed at all but shall be raised in like manner to the  way He raised Himself, AMEN! From this point Jesus taught the reason why  some folks just don't seem to understand salvation. It's because they  aren't listening to Him! Hearts have grown cold and have become so  distant from God, though He were standing right next to you trying to  reach out to you your heart simply doesn't respond! To understand that  Jesus and the Father are one, and to be secured in the Father's hand  from being secured in the Son's hand; This is such a precious reality!  Lastly, we find the people ready to stone Jesus again, or at least take  Him into custody, as they claim He claims Himself to be something no man  could be (in their estimation, of course!). Such amazing things which  could be received today if you've got eyes to see and ears to hear!!!