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24 August 2007
John 8:31-38
So Jesus said to the Jews who believed in him, "If you continue to obey my teaching, you are truly my followers. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free."
They answered, "We are Abraham's children, and we have never been anyone's slaves. So why do you say we will be free?"
Jesus answered, "I tell you the truth, everyone who lives in sin is a slave to sin. A slave does not stay with a family forever, but a son belongs to the family forever. So if the Son makes you free, you will be truly free. I know you are Abraham's children, but you want to kill me because you don't accept my teaching. I am telling you what my Father has shown me, but you do what your father has told you."
What is truth? Another one of those questions of Life. Is truth simply facts, or proven evidence? Many in today's modern culture would say that there is no ultimate truth "What might be true for you, isn't true for me".
Jesus said "Truth will make you free". He also said "If the son makes you free, you will be truly free". So could truth be a person? The Son? Jesus himself. Jesus offers relationship with himself to every human being. Knowing him brings a freedom that nothing else in life can give.
People can be 'boxed' by their background, circumstances, and life choices. Some people, have lived through some awful experiences, and yet experience the freedom that Jesus offers.
Consider the limits you put on God's truth setting you free, and the things stopping you from experiencing liberation.
Jesus you are the Way, the Truth and the Life. As I seek to follow in your Way, may I be set free by your Truth and the live the kingdom life that you desire for me. Amen.
Written by Stephen Plumb
John 8:31-38
So Jesus said to the Jews who believed in him, "If you continue to obey my teaching, you are truly my followers. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free."
They answered, "We are Abraham's children, and we have never been anyone's slaves. So why do you say we will be free?"
Jesus answered, "I tell you the truth, everyone who lives in sin is a slave to sin. A slave does not stay with a family forever, but a son belongs to the family forever. So if the Son makes you free, you will be truly free. I know you are Abraham's children, but you want to kill me because you don't accept my teaching. I am telling you what my Father has shown me, but you do what your father has told you."
What is truth? Another one of those questions of Life. Is truth simply facts, or proven evidence? Many in today's modern culture would say that there is no ultimate truth "What might be true for you, isn't true for me".
Jesus said "Truth will make you free". He also said "If the son makes you free, you will be truly free". So could truth be a person? The Son? Jesus himself. Jesus offers relationship with himself to every human being. Knowing him brings a freedom that nothing else in life can give.
People can be 'boxed' by their background, circumstances, and life choices. Some people, have lived through some awful experiences, and yet experience the freedom that Jesus offers.
Consider the limits you put on God's truth setting you free, and the things stopping you from experiencing liberation.
Jesus you are the Way, the Truth and the Life. As I seek to follow in your Way, may I be set free by your Truth and the live the kingdom life that you desire for me. Amen.
Written by Stephen Plumb
