Sunday January 31, 2010

1. Faith in Christ Jesus: …BECAUSE THEIR HEARTS ARE FULL OF MURDER, LUST,
2 Timothy 1:12 defines FAITH as knowing the trustworthy LIES, and REJECTION OF TRUTH!
character and motives of Jesus, and being confident in His Their murderous connection with the Devil is shown in verses
limitless promise-keeping ability, and consequently 37, 40, 44, and 59. Their Lusts and Lies are shown in verse
committing yourself entirely to His keeping. We are 44. Their rejection of the truth is shown in verse 37, “My
studying the Gospel of John, answering these questions: 1) word has no entrance…”, verse 43, “Your ears are shut to
What is revealed of Jesus’ character, motives, and abilities? my teaching…”, verse 47, “Whoever is of God listens to God.
[Those who belong to God hear the words of God.] This is the
2) What is indicated that you could confidently commit to
reason that you do not listen [to those words, to Me]: because
Jesus’? you do not belong to God and are not of God or in harmony
with Him. Also, this is why they need to get a New
John 8:21-59. The Two Fathers. Father! They need the New Birth that is From Above!
They need a Savior.
Please recall that Jesus is teaching in the Temple on the
eighth (Octave) day of the Feast of Tabernacles, after His
Great Invitation of John 7:37-38, and the general responses Read John 8:46
of the people in John 7:40-42! Desperate to discredit and Who of you convicts Me of wrongdoing or finds Me
destroy Jesus by entrapment, the Jewish Leaders are using guilty of sin? Then if I speak truth, why do you not
His power (John 7:21), actions (John 8:5), and teachings believe Me [trust Me, rely on, and adhere to Me]?
(John 8:8:13) against Him. Jesus’ original message to
Nicodemus (John 3:3) is expanded and expounded in the What trustworthy characteristics of Christ are
rest of John 8. stated here? _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
23
He said to them, You are from below; I am from ________________________
above. You are of this world (of this earthly order); I am not _.
of this world. Here is the truth of, “Ye must be born
again”. Next, Jesus shows their moral ruin and need of
a Savior. 24That is why I told you that you will die in (under Read John 8:51
the curse of) your sins; for if you do not believe that I am I assure you, most solemnly I tell you, if anyone
He [Whom I claim to be--if you do not adhere to, trust in, observes My teaching [lives in accordance with My
and rely on Me], you will die in your sins. The fact that message, keeps My word], he will by no means
Jesus always does and says what pleases God causes ever see and experience death.
many to believe on Him, for He is a contrast to other
teachers who please themselves!
With verse 32 as the foundation, “And you will know What trustworthy promise does Jesus Make? _
the Truth, and the Truth will set you free.” Jesus begins to _________________________
contrast the Two Fathers and the characteristics of ________________________
their offspring. After all, why do they need to be born _.
again?
Read John 8:55-58
…BECAUE THEY ARE SLAVES WHO NEED LIBERATION!
34
Jesus answered them, I assure you, most solemnly I tell
Jesus replied, I assure you, most solemnly I tell
you, Whoever commits and practices sin is the slave of you, before Abraham was born, I AM. (Hebrews
sin. 35Now a slave does not remain in a household 11:13 and Exodus 3:14).
permanently (forever); the son [of the house] does remain
forever. 36So if the Son liberates you [makes you free What does this reveal about Jesus’ identity? _
men], then you are really and unquestionably free. …
________________________
BECAUSE THEIR ACTIONS CONDEMN THEM!
37
[Yes] I know that you are Abraham's offspring; yet you _.
plan to kill Me, because My word has no entrance (makes
no progress, does not find any place) in you. 38I tell the How do these truths encourage you to take
things which I have seen and learned at My Father's side, yourself out of your own keeping, and to put
and your actions also reflect what you have heard and yourself into His keeping? _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
learned from your father.
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