John 8:1–59

October 25, 2012

John 8 is a chapter of contrasts and choices. We are given a choice of how to live our lives.

Light   

• life                                                               
• belief in Him                                              
• truth                                                              
• obedience                                                    
• freedom                                                        
• family                                                          
• understanding                                             
• accepts what God says                                
• promotes truth                                              
• brings honor to God                                     
• eternal life                                                    
• knows truth                                                  
• forgiving 

Contrast those words with the words used to describe darkness.                                                   

Darkness

• death
• refuse to believe
• lies
• disobedience
• bondage
• slave 
• deceived
• refuses to accept
• against truth
• wants honor for self
• eternal death
• denies truth
• accusing

"I am the light of the world. The person who follows me will never live in darkness but will have the light that gives life." John 8:12

"If you continue to obey my teaching, you are truly my followers. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." John 8:31-32

"So if the Son makes you free, you will be truly free." John 8:36

"I tell you the truth... I AM." John 8:58


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