God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
But he continued, "You are from below; I am from above. You are of this world; I am not of this world.’ John 8:23 (NIV) What does our Savior mean when He talks about not being from our world? Do we know what we believe about it? Do we ever stop to think? Do we... Continue Reading →
‘I am one who testifies for myself; my other witness is the Father, who sent me." Then they asked him, "Where is your father?" John 8:18-19 (NIV) We observe as Jesus discloses the secrets of Heaven and earth. Some wonder why nobody has come directly from God to teach us and tell us... Continue Reading →
‘But if I do judge, my decisions are right, because I am not alone. I stand with the Father, who sent me.’ John8:16 (NIV) Is there a reason why we should look to Jesus that stands above the others? He performs many amazing miracles. He miraculously heals with tender love and care. He teaches all... Continue Reading →
Jesus answered, "Even if I testify on my own behalf, my testimony is valid, for I know where I came from and where I am going. But you have no idea where I come from or where I am going.’ John 8:14 (NIV) Some people cannot accept that Jesus is all that He says He... Continue Reading →
When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." John 8:12 (NIV) When Jesus speaks, He says He is the Light. He is the Light of the World. Those who follow Him will... Continue Reading →
Jesus straightened up and asked her, "Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?" "No one, sir," she said. "Then neither do I condemn you," Jesus declared. "Go now and leave your life of sin." John 8:10-11 (NIV) They have gone. They are the ones who would hurl their stones. In the Light of... Continue Reading →
At this, those who heard began to go away one at a time, the older ones first, until only Jesus was left, with the woman still standing there. John 8:9 (NIV) She is roughly escorted to Jesus. There she is made to stand in shame. Her accusers not only want to see her harmed, but... Continue Reading →
But Jesus bent down and started to write on the ground with his finger. When they kept on questioning him, he straightened up and said to them, "If any one of you is without sin, let him be the first to throw a stone at her." John 8:7 (NIV) He is teaching. They bring a... Continue Reading →
They replied, "Are you from Galilee, too? Look into it, and you will find that a prophet does not come out of Galilee." John 7:52 (NIV) Men have had enough. They are losing control. People are going to Jesus. They are listening to Him. Those who like having everyone coming to them are upset. They... Continue Reading →
"Has any of the rulers or of the Pharisees believed in him? No! But this mob that knows nothing of the law--there is a curse on them." John 7:48-49 (NIV) They wanted to apprehend Jesus but the guards come back empty handed. On being interrogated they point out that nobody has ever spoken like Jesus... Continue Reading →
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