Abraham's Predecessor and Lord

In the heated dispute between Jesus, the Man of Truth, and the Jews, those who were immersed in their religious traditions and slaves to sin, Jesus affirms his pure motivation in all he does and his commendation by his Father. The Jews do not misunderstand Jesus when he makes certain affirmations regarding his status being greater than Abraham's, especially when he states that he existed before Abraham was ever born. They understood so well that they immediately picked up stones to stone him to death ....