John 8:48-59 ESV The Jews answered him, “Are we not right in saying that you are a Samaritan and have a demon?” Jesus answered, “I do not have a demon, but I honor my Father, and you dishonor me. Yet I do not seek my own glory; there is One who seeks it, and he … Continue reading Because They are Spiritually Discerned
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Don’t Beat Around the Bush
I am reading in John 8 “So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, ‘If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.’ They answered him, ‘We are offspring of Abraham and have never been enslaved to anyone. … Continue reading Don’t Beat Around the Bush
Reject All Corrupting Talk
Ephesians 4:29-30 ESV “Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear. And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.” I use … Continue reading Reject All Corrupting Talk
Whoever Follows Jesus Christ
John 8:12 ESV “Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.’” When we think of light in contrast to darkness, what do we envision? Most of us don’t see well in the dark, do we? … Continue reading Whoever Follows Jesus Christ
This They Said to Test Him
John 8:2-11 ESV “Early in the morning he came again to the temple. All the people came to him, and he sat down and taught them. The scribes and the Pharisees brought a woman who had been caught in adultery, and placing her in the midst they said to him, ‘Teacher, this woman has been … Continue reading This They Said to Test Him
Is Your Will to Do God’s Will?
John 7:14-18 ESV “About the middle of the feast Jesus went up into the temple and began teaching. The Jews therefore marveled, saying, ‘How is it that this man has learning, when he has never studied?’ So Jesus answered them, ‘My teaching is not mine, but his who sent me. If anyone's will is to … Continue reading Is Your Will to Do God’s Will?
Hated for Telling the Truth
John 7:1-9 ESV “After this Jesus went about in Galilee. He would not go about in Judea, because the Jews were seeking to kill him. Now the Jews' Feast of Booths was at hand. So his brothers said to him, ‘Leave here and go to Judea, that your disciples also may see the works you … Continue reading Hated for Telling the Truth
Participating in Jesus’ Death and Resurrection
Summary of John 6:1-69 Jesus Christ had just miraculously fed five thousand people with five barley loaves and two fish. And the next day, the crowd who had been fed by him sought after Jesus to find him. And when they found him they said to him, “Rabbi, when did you come here?” And Jesus … Continue reading Participating in Jesus’ Death and Resurrection
Look Carefully How You Walk
Ephesians 5:15-21 ESV “Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled … Continue reading Look Carefully How You Walk
Do Not Let Anyone Deceive You
Ephesians 5:1-2 ESV “Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.” As followers of Jesus Christ, we are to be those who emulate God/Christ in all that we are and do and think and … Continue reading Do Not Let Anyone Deceive You
Run With It 