In addition to the New International Version of the Bible (Biblica, 2011), the following resources were used to help write this sermon: James Montgomery Boice, The Gospel of John: An Expositional Commentary, Volume 1, pp. 185-202, 226-45; Jim Dethmer, Private Conversations, Part 1: Jesus Talks to a Religious Person, Willow Creek Community Church, South Barrington, IL, WCCC-M9128; William Hendriksen, The Gospel of John in the New Testament Commentary, pp. 130-44; R. Kent Hughes, John in the Preaching the Word Commentary, pp. 73-87; Earl F. Palmer, The Intimate Gospel, pp. 42-47; Gerard Sloyan, John in the Interpretation Commentary, pp. 42-47.