The Misconstrued Messiah John 8:21-30 Jesus’ claims are cynically and fatally misconstrued by those who disbelieve. 1. Jesus’ departure is cynically and fatally misconstrued. (John 8:21-22) 2. Jesus’ I AM identity and origin are blindly and fatally misconstrued. (John 8:23-27) 3. Jesus’ “lifting up” on the Cross will also be misconstrued – but will save those who believe (John 8:28-30)