MONDAY
Jesus said to the people who believed in him, “You are truly my disciples if you
remain faithful to my teachings. And you will know the truth, and the truth will set
you free.â€
John 8:31-32 NLT
TUESDAY
“But we are descendants of Abraham,†they said. “We have never been slaves to
anyone. What do you mean, ‘You will be set free’?†Jesus replied, “I tell you the
truth, everyone who sins is a slave of sin. A slave is not a permanent member of
the family, but a son is part of the family forever.â€
John 8:33-35 NLT
WEDNESDAY
““So if the Son sets you free, you are truly free. Yes, I realize that you are
descendants of Abraham. And yet some of you are trying to kill me because
there’s no room in your hearts for my message. I am telling you what I saw when
I was with my Father. But you are following the advice of your father.â€
John 8:36-38 NLT
THURSDAY
“Our father is Abraham!†they declared. “No,†Jesus replied, “for if you were really
the children of Abraham, you would follow his example. Instead, you are trying to
kill me because I told you the truth, which I heard from God. Abraham never did
such a thing.â€
John 8:39-40 NLT
FRIDAY
“No, you are imitating your real father.†They replied, “We aren’t illegitimate
children! God himself is our true Father.†Jesus told them, “If God were your
Father, you would love me, because I have come to you from God. I am not here
on my own, but he sent me. Why can’t you understand what I am saying? It’s
because you can’t even hear me!â€
John 8:41-43 NLT
SATURDAY
“For you are the children of your father the devil, and you love to do the evil
things he does. He was a murderer from the beginning. He has always hated the
truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, it is consistent with his
character; for he is a liar and the father of lies. So when I tell the truth, you just
naturally don’t believe me!â€
John 8:44-45 NLT
SUNDAY
“Which of you can truthfully accuse me of sin? And since I am telling you the
truth, why don’t you believe me? Anyone who belongs to God listens gladly to the
words of God. But you don’t listen because you don’t belong to God.â€
John 8:46-47 NLT
Submitted to the City-County Observer by Karen Seltzer