Big Idea:
Jesus came down from heaven to open heaven up for us – therefore, we respond by abiding in his Word.
Plan:
Jesus came down from heaven…
…to open heaven for us…
…therefore, we abide in his Word
John 8:12-38
Jesus came down from heaven:
Verse 13: “...I know where I came from…”
Verse 23: “…I am from above…”
Phil. 2:3-10: “…taking the form of a servant…”
John 8:12-38
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Christ Jesus, 6 who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, 7 but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. 8 And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross…
-Philippians 2:5-8
Jesus opens heaven for us:
Verse 21: Sin brings death
Verse 28: Jesus died for sinners
Verse 24: Therefore, we believe by faith
John 8:12-38
Jesus opens heaven for us:
Verse 21: Sin brings death
Verse 28: Jesus died for sinners
Verse 24: Therefore, we believe by faith
Belief: a whole-person response of trust, reliance, commitment
…know, trust, repent
John 8:12-38
Therefore, we abide in his Word:
“If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, 32 and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
-John 8:31-32
John 8:12-38
Now What?
1) God helps those who ask
2) Loving God’s Word is a sign of spiritual health
3) Keep going!
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One sun enlightens the whole world; so does one Christ, and there needs no more.
-Matthew Henry