John 8
As Jesus continues to teach in the temple courts throughout John 8, He is challenged throughout on a number of key points - only one of which is my focus this morning. There are many in the world who believe that being a believer means LESS freedom. Yet Jesus addresses this in v34-36 and I can testify in my own life over the validity and truth in these verses.
See also Freedom in Christ.
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, what an awesome God You are that You give me freedom from both sin and from the sting of sin and death - thank You Jesus! I am not deserving such love and such gifts. I worry, I gossip, etc. Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome and turn from my sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You love me. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, everyone who sins is a slave to sin. Now a slave has no permanent place in the family, but a son belongs to it forever. So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. v34-36
As Jesus continues to teach in the temple courts throughout John 8, He is challenged throughout on a number of key points - only one of which is my focus this morning. There are many in the world who believe that being a believer means LESS freedom. Yet Jesus addresses this in v34-36 and I can testify in my own life over the validity and truth in these verses.
See also Freedom in Christ.
They promise them
freedom, while they themselves are slaves of depravity—for “people are
slaves to whatever has mastered them.” 2 Peter 2:19
We instead should be slave to God.
