Jesus and The Father

John 8:30-47

 

Scripture.  Choose the passage.  Have a plan, don’t make it a random passage in the Bible.

Observation.  What does the passage say?  What is difficult to understand?  What does it say to me?

Application.  How do I apply these verses?  Is there something to give God thanks for?  Is there is a sin to avoid?

Prayer.  Simply end your time with God talking with Him.

 

Scripture. John 8:30-47.  Look it up in your Bible, on a Bible app or on Biblegateway.com or Biblehub.com.

 

Jesus continues to be challenged by the religious leaders of the day, the Pharisees.  But notice verse 30, many believed in Jesus.  So while many doubted and even accused Jesus of false statements, some believed in Him.

 

When they talk about children of Abraham, they are talking about the Israelites, the Jews.  The Father of their faith was Abraham from way back in the Old Testament.  On a side note, Muslims consider their history going back to Abraham as well.

 

Jesus tells them that if they were truly sons of Abraham they would not be doing the things they were doing.  And as believers in Jesus, you are considered a son/daughter of Abraham.

 

Observation. Think about what the verse says.  What instruction does it give?   If you have a journal or notebook, write down some thoughts.

 

While a lot of this may seem confusing today, it’s ok.  Focus on verses 31-38.  Jesus said if you want to be His disciples, you will continue in His ________________.

And He talks about sin.  How can you be a slave to sin?

How does Jesus offer freedom from that slavery?

 

Application

S  Is there a sin for me to confess?

P  is there a promise for me to claim?

A . Is there an attitude for me to change?

C . Is there a command for me to obey?

E . Is there an example for me to follow?

 

Is there a secret sin that enslaves you, that you cannot seem to get away from?

Confess that sin to God and ask for help to break away from that sin.  It will probably you mean you need to talk to a strong believer about that sin in your life.  It is hard to do, but it helps to enlist others in your battle.

 

1. Prayer. Take a few moments to really talk to God.  Use CHAT to help you guide your prayer time.  But most of all, be real with God.  Talk to Him.  

Confess

True confession is agreeing with God about your sin.  It includes repentance, doing a 180 from your sin.  Repentance is not just being sorry for being caught, but sorry for breaking the heart of God.  Examine your heart. Admit your faults.  Be teachable.

Honor

Honor God by praising Him for who He is.  You can do this by reading verse of praise or singing a song to God.

Ask

Ask God for your needs.  Praying for your own needs, both daily and crisis needs.  Also, pray for the needs of others.  Be specific!

Thank

Express gratitude for God has done!  Write it down so you can remember how God has answered your prayers!

Pray.  Remember, just talk to God.  Look at the ingredients above.  Not every prayer has to include all the ingredients.  Just remember, be honest.  Don’t try to sound religious or churchy.  Just be real as you talk to God.