In today’s session we move forward to hear what Jesus has to say about the devil, the one who the crowd is listening to. He states that there is absolutely zero truth in the devil. Therefore all the devil speaks is falsity. If the crowd continues to listen to this untruth they will commit murder. […]
Today we conclude our brief interlude consideration regarding the devil as stated by Jesus in verse 8:44. One may ask why all the discussion. This is certainly a valid question. On the other hand one may ask why Jesus states to this crowd, some who have believed, that their father is the devil. Feel free […]
Today we introduce a short series within this study focused on the subject of devil. Here in this verse, we see Jesus saying to the crowd, “you are of your father, the devil.” In the prior verses He has pointed out to this same crowd that they are responding from a different source, or as […]
Today we continue by looking at the third go around as demonstrated by the crowd to convince Jesus that they are ok. This of course (their heritage) is an absolute non-issue to Jesus. The crowd then responds with what we are terming as “indirect mudslinging” directed toward Jesus. Thanks for joining in.
For the second time the crowd reminds Jesus that they are Abraham’s descendants. Jesus agrees. However, the disconnect in their thinking is that their intent does not line up with who they say they are. According to Jesus, the crowd is responding from an entirely different source which He names as father and we are […]
After a brief review of our last session we continue through verses 37-38. Jesus directs the crowd to their gross disparity in thinking. Why is it they claim to be “Abraham’s offspring” but yet plan to kill Jesus? This in itself raises questions for you and I in regard to our own sense of self […]
As we move into verses 34-36 we notice that the promise of freedom introduced by Jesus in verse 32, rebutted by the crowd in verse 33 now becomes an illustration describing two familiar roles within a first century family unit. Slave and son roles are contrasted by Jesus in order illustrate the crowd’s short sighted […]
Today we complete our examination of verse 33 by looking at four facts in regard to filtering the truth. As I look at this crowd response I see me, or rather much of me. This propensity to protect, correct, defend, resist, is all still very alive. The difference today is the ability to recognize these […]
Today we take our first look at verse 33 which is the crowd’s response to Jesus’s wonderful offer stated in verses 31-32. In this session and prior to examining verse 33 we provide a graphic illustration of our method by which we are viewing and interpreting this gospel content. We are doing so at this […]
Within the context of this conversation the subjects of bondage and freedom are being discussed. It is within this context that Jesus provides clarification regarding discipleship and the promise which He attaches to this discipleship. Let’s take a look.
It seems that from left field, unexpectedly, the crowd asks Jesus, “who are you?” Jesus calmly responds with “what I am saying is exactly the same as what I have been saying all along.” After that He continues with “there are many things I could say about you, but….” This is all fascinating dialog. […]
Today we examine what Jesus meant by stating to His crowd that they would “die in their sin.” In addition, we introduce two ideas worth some pondering, that being Pedestal Belief and Participatory Life Right Now. There is quite a bit to chew on here. Thanks for joining in.
In today’s session we analyze a puzzling response to Jesus by a portion of the Temple Leaders. During our sessions one question keeps surfacing. This question is “why the disconnect between what Jesus is offering and what the crowd is hearing.” We must accept that Jesus is attempting to be clear in His communication. Then […]
Today we examine the latter portion of verse 12. After Jesus declares that He in Himself is the light of the world He continues to state a promise with two corresponding results. It is the promise and results which provide our focus for today.
Here we go again, another attempt to analyze a longer section of this rich text only to be halted by Jesus’s amazing statement in verse 12. He is the Light of the World. We have got to look at this! Thanks for joining in and thanks too for your patience. I hope this is as […]
I have prescribed to a general process by which forgiveness is enacted. This process includes a transgression of some kind followed by a confessionary process including remorse, followed by forgiveness because of the blood of Christ and through Christ followed by a receiving of forgiveness. I believe this to be true. However, in todays study, […]
In this session we deep dive into primarily verse 5. In this verse the Temple Leaders sight a biblical command and then ask Jesus how He responds. From the text we read that their intent is trickery. Let’s look closely how Jesus responds to their test. More importantly let’s examine how the crowd responds.
After the disbanding which occurred at the end of chapter 7 Jesus makes the trip across the Kidron Valley to the Mount of Olive. He spends the night then returns to the Temple Plaza early the next morning. The Temple leaders now bring to Him a woman caught in the act of adultery. They have […]
Today we examine the interaction between the Temple Police and the Temple Officials (those in charge). We notice that the temple police respond much like those we examined prior in chapter 7. The Temple Officials respond in what I call demeaning with the intent to intimidate. All of this raises interesting questions of which we […]
Today we observe three responses to Jesus’s passionate invitation. It’s interesting, but should be of no surprise, that groups of people perceive Jesus differently. Some are more biblical, some less but regardless all are attempting to fit Jesus into something larger. Why is that? Let’s take a look.