12/14 John 8:57-59
The people said, “You aren’t even fifty years old. How can you say you have seen Abraham? ” 58 Jesus answered, “The truth is, I existed before Abraham was even born!” 59 At that point they picked up stones to kill him. But Jesus hid himself from them and left the Temple.
JESUS
Jesus is God, He was with the Father and He has always existed. Jesus is part of the triune Godhead. He is very God and very Man. Jesus is Lord.
Author - Clay Corvin
12/13 John 8:56
Your ancestor Abraham rejoiced as he looked forward to my coming. He saw it and was glad.”
COMING
Jesus is coming back. He is coming back any day now. Jesus is coming soon.
12/12 John 8:54-55
Jesus answered, “If I am merely boasting about myself, it doesn’t count. But it is my Father who says these glorious things about me. You say, ‘He is our God,’ 55 but you do not even know him. I know him. If I said otherwise, I would be as great a liar as you! But it is true — I know him and obey him.
OBEDIENT
Jesus accomplished His mission because He was obedient to the Father. We can do what the Lord calls us to do if we will obey Him. Submitting our will to Jesus, listening to what Jesus says and then doing exactly what Jesus says will enable us to accomplish the mission to which the Lord has called us. Simple.
12/11 John 8:52-53
The people said, “Now we know you are possessed by a demon. Even Abraham and the prophets died, but you say that those who obey your teaching will never die! 53 Are you greater than our father Abraham, who died? Are you greater than the prophets, who died? Who do you think you are?”
JESUS
He was Jesus the Son of the Lord High God. Fully man and full God. Jesus knew why He came and what He had to do. Those criticizing Him were simply sinful men.
12/10 John 8:48-51
The people retorted, “You Samaritan devil! Didn’t we say all along that you were possessed by a demon?” 49 “No,” Jesus said, “I have no demon in me. For I honor my Father — and you dishonor me. 50 And though I have no wish to glorify myself, God wants to glorify me. Let him be the judge. 51 I assure you, anyone who obeys my teaching will never die!”
HONOR
Jesus honored the Father in everything He did. His focus was on doing the Father’s will. Jesus was totally committed to doing what the Father said. He was humble and submissive. His will was specifically set aside to do the Father’s will. Amazing. Wonderful.
12/9 John 8:42-47
Jesus told them, “If God were your Father, you would love me, because I have come to you from God. I am not here on my own, but he sent me. 43 Why can’t you understand what I am saying? It is because you are unable to do so! 44 For you are the children of your father the Devil, and you love to do the evil things he does. He was a murderer from the beginning and has always hated the truth. There is no truth in him. When he lies, it is consistent with his character; for he is a liar and the father of lies. 45 So when I tell the truth, you just naturally don’t believe me! 46 Which of you can truthfully accuse me of sin? And since I am telling you the truth, why don’t you believe me? 47 Anyone whose Father is God listens gladly to the words of God. Since you don’t, it proves you aren’t God’s children.”
LOVE
We love because He first loved us. Jesus loves us completely without any reservations and He never changes. Love the Lord because He first loved you.
12/8 John 8:39-41
“Our father is Abraham,” they declared. “No,” Jesus replied, “for if you were children of Abraham, you would follow his good example. 40 I told you the truth I heard from God, but you are trying to kill me. Abraham wouldn’t do a thing like that. 41 No, you are obeying your real father when you act that way.”
They replied, “We were not born out of wedlock! Our true Father is God himself.”
JESUS
Jesus is God. He is Lord of all. He came to earth, lived a perfect life and went to the cross as a sacrifice for our sin. The Father raised Him from the dead and He is now seated at the right hand of the Father. Jesus is Lord of all.
12/7 John 8:37-38
Yes, I realize that you are descendants of Abraham. And yet some of you are trying to kill me because my message does not find a place in your hearts. 38 I am telling you what I saw when I was with my Father. But you are following the advice of your father.”
LISTENING?
Are you listening? Jesus is active in our life and He will speak to you if you will listen. Listen for the Lord’s comments and He will direct your path.
12/6 John 8:33-36
“But we are descendants of Abraham,” they said. “We have never been slaves to anyone on earth. What do you mean, ‘set free’?” 34 Jesus replied, “I assure you that everyone who sins is a slave of sin. 35 A slave is not a permanent member of the family, but a son is part of the family forever. 36 So if the Son sets you free, you will indeed be free.
SALVATION
Salvation in Jesus Christ provides freedom from slavery to sin. In Jesus we are free indeed and live our life under His watch care.
12/5 John 8:31-32
Jesus said to the people who believed in him, “You are truly my disciples if you keep obeying my teachings. 32 And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
TRUTH
Truth comes from God. We learn His truth in His Word. If we believe Him and His Word we will walk in, live in the truth. If we don’t believe Him we will walk in slavery and not in truth. That’s the truth.