John 8:46-59The claims of Jesus are colossal. Those whom Jesus called children of the devil were so theologically and spiritually blind that they alleged that Jesus was in league with Satan oblivious to the fact that they were themselves the devils captives.Only the truly regenerate can receive spiritual truth and recognize Jesus for who he is (John 8:47). Jesus was not yet fifty so how could he claim to possess and donate life that will never see death? The Jews were acutely sensible of the meaning of Christs words and utterly incredulous and outraged.