The feast of the Dedication was taking place in
Jerusalem. It was winter.
And Jesus walked about in the temple area on the
Portico of Solomon.
So the Jews gathered around him and said to him,
"How long are you going to keep us in suspense? If
you are the Messiah, tell us plainly."
Jesus answered them, "I told you and you do not
believe. The works I do in my Father's name testify
to me.
But you do not believe, because you are not
among my sheep.
My sheep hear my voice; I know
them, and they follow me.
I give them eternal life,
and they shall never perish. No one can take them
out of my hand.
My Father, who has given them to me, is greater
than all, and no one can take them out of the
Father's hand.
The Father and I are one."
Amalteo Pomponio. c. 1535. Chiesa di Santa Maria
dei Battuti, San Vito al Tagliamento, Italy.