(Lesson 299)(06-07-12) John 8:25-36, "Then said they unto him, Who art thou? And Jesus saith unto them, Even the same that I said unto you from the beginning. I have many things to say and to judge of you: but he that sent me is true; and I speak to the world those things which I have heard of him. They understood not that he spake to them of the Father. Then said Jesus unto them, When ye have lifted up the Son of man, then shall ye know that I am he, and that I do nothing of myself; but as my Father hath taught me, I speak these things. And he that sent me is with me: the Father hath not left me alone; for I do always those things that please him. As he spake these words, many believed on him. Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. They answered him, We be Abraham's seed, and were never in bondage to any man: how sayest thou, Ye shall be made free? Jesus answered them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whosoever committeth sin is the servant of sin. And the servant abideth not in the house for ever: but the Son abideth ever. If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed."
This lesson tells us that even though these Jews didn't fully understand what Jesus was saying to them, they believed on Him anyway. Jesus assured them that they would know what he was talking about after He had completed His testimony, (sacrificial ordeal), and returned to His Father.
I'm still amazed by the number of, supposedly, intelligent people who can ignore and reject such a simple assurance of eternal life.
Every time I study these things, my faith is strengthened more and more.~ :)
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