WEBVTT 00:00:00.000 --> 00:00:05.219 Do you remember the setting? 00:00:06.000 --> 00:00:07.080 Jesus is in the temple. 00:00:07.860 --> 00:00:10.740 The woman was drug in front of him, accused of adultery. 00:00:11.419 --> 00:00:14.359 And Jesus said, if anyone's without sin, let him throw the first stone. 00:00:15.000 --> 00:00:16.580 So they fade back into the crowd. 00:00:16.640 --> 00:00:17.620 And he continues teaching. 00:00:17.760 --> 00:00:19.640 He had said, I am the light of the world. 00:00:20.140 --> 00:00:21.660 And now they challenge him. 00:00:21.660 --> 00:00:22.800 Look at verse 31. 00:00:23.760 --> 00:00:27.039 So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, 00:00:27.039 --> 00:00:29.980 If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples. 00:00:30.359 --> 00:00:33.320 And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. 00:00:34.439 --> 00:00:35.820 They answered him, 00:00:36.539 --> 00:00:40.899 We are the offspring of Abraham and have never been enslaved to anyone. 00:00:41.560 --> 00:00:44.099 How is it that you say you will become free? 00:00:44.960 --> 00:00:46.140 Jesus answered them, 00:00:46.560 --> 00:00:51.739 Truly, truly, I say to you, everyone who practices sin is a slave to sin. 00:00:52.519 --> 00:00:55.780 The slave does not remain in the house forever. 00:00:55.780 --> 00:00:57.880 The son remains forever. 00:00:58.719 --> 00:01:01.399 So if the son sets you free, you will be free indeed. 00:01:02.359 --> 00:01:04.719 I know that you are the offspring of Abraham, 00:01:05.620 --> 00:01:10.099 yet you seek to kill me because my words find no place in you. 00:01:10.920 --> 00:01:13.460 I speak of what I have seen with my father, 00:01:13.879 --> 00:01:17.540 and you do what you have learned from your father. 00:01:18.500 --> 00:01:19.219 Verse 39. 00:01:19.719 --> 00:01:22.260 And they answered him, Abraham is our father. 00:01:22.260 --> 00:01:23.740 Jesus said to them, 00:01:24.200 --> 00:01:28.939 If you were Abraham's children, you would be doing the works Abraham did. 00:01:29.460 --> 00:01:34.260 But now you seek to kill me, a man who has told you the truth that I heard from God. 00:01:35.020 --> 00:01:36.920 This is not what Abraham did. 00:01:37.160 --> 00:01:39.500 You are doing the works your father did. 00:01:40.200 --> 00:01:41.260 And they said to him, 00:01:41.480 --> 00:01:44.420 We are not born of sexual immorality. 00:01:44.680 --> 00:01:46.640 We have one father, even God. 00:01:46.640 --> 00:01:48.640 Jesus said to them, 00:01:48.640 --> 00:01:51.019 If God were your father, you would love me. 00:01:51.439 --> 00:01:54.079 For I came from God, and I am here. 00:01:54.420 --> 00:01:56.920 I came not of my own accord, but he sent me. 00:01:57.540 --> 00:01:59.280 Why do you not understand what I say? 00:01:59.480 --> 00:02:02.740 It is because you cannot bear to hear my word. 00:02:03.260 --> 00:02:05.620 You are of your father, the devil. 00:02:06.579 --> 00:02:09.580 And your will is to do your father's desires. 00:02:09.580 --> 00:02:18.460 He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. 00:02:19.080 --> 00:02:25.560 When he lies, he speaks out of his own character, for he is a liar and the father of lies. 00:02:26.640 --> 00:02:30.080 But because I tell the truth, you do not believe me. 00:02:30.420 --> 00:02:32.400 Which one of you convicts me of sin? 00:02:32.960 --> 00:02:35.920 If I tell you the truth, why do you not believe me? 00:02:35.919 --> 00:02:39.199 Whoever is of God hears the words of God. 00:02:39.619 --> 00:02:44.000 The reason why you do not hear them is that you are not of God. 00:02:44.799 --> 00:02:45.539 Verse 48. 00:02:46.479 --> 00:02:47.439 The Jews answered him, 00:02:48.619 --> 00:02:53.019 Are we not right in saying that you are a Samaritan and have a demon? 00:02:53.959 --> 00:02:54.839 Jesus answered, 00:02:55.000 --> 00:02:59.419 I do not have a demon, but I honor my father, and you dishonor me. 00:03:00.039 --> 00:03:01.959 Yet I do not seek my own glory. 00:03:02.379 --> 00:03:04.939 There is one who seeks it, and he is the judge. 00:03:04.939 --> 00:03:10.759 Truly, truly, I say to you, if anyone keeps my word, he will never see death. 00:03:11.400 --> 00:03:12.780 The Jews said to him, 00:03:13.039 --> 00:03:15.079 Now we know that you have a demon. 00:03:15.620 --> 00:03:18.060 Abraham died, as did the prophets. 00:03:18.599 --> 00:03:21.860 Yet you say, if anyone keeps my word, he will never taste death. 00:03:23.219 --> 00:03:26.139 Are you greater than our father Abraham who died? 00:03:26.819 --> 00:03:28.219 And the prophets died? 00:03:28.759 --> 00:03:30.520 Who do you make yourself out to be? 00:03:31.520 --> 00:03:32.400 Verse 54. 00:03:32.400 --> 00:03:33.539 Therefore, Jesus answered, 00:03:34.300 --> 00:03:37.099 If I glorify myself, my glory is nothing. 00:03:37.539 --> 00:03:42.420 It is my father who glorifies me, of whom you say he is our God. 00:03:43.040 --> 00:03:44.580 But you have not known him. 00:03:44.900 --> 00:03:45.740 I know him. 00:03:45.980 --> 00:03:49.400 If I were to say that I do not know him, I would be a liar like you. 00:03:49.480 --> 00:03:51.580 But I do know him, and I keep his word. 00:03:52.900 --> 00:03:56.420 Your father Abraham rejoiced that he would see my day. 00:03:56.740 --> 00:03:58.719 He saw it and was glad. 00:03:58.719 --> 00:04:00.560 So the Jews said to him, 00:04:01.099 --> 00:04:02.759 You are not 50 years old. 00:04:03.319 --> 00:04:04.400 Have you seen Abraham? 00:04:05.419 --> 00:04:06.419 Jesus said to them, 00:04:06.580 --> 00:04:08.120 Truly, truly, I say to you, 00:04:08.479 --> 00:04:10.079 Before Abraham was, 00:04:10.800 --> 00:04:11.620 I am. 00:04:12.120 --> 00:04:15.099 So they picked up stones to throw at him. 00:04:16.240 --> 00:04:19.639 But Jesus hid himself and went out of the temple. 00:04:20.600 --> 00:04:22.420 This is the word of the Lord. 00:04:22.939 --> 00:04:24.079 Thanks be to God. 00:04:24.360 --> 00:04:24.959 You may be seated. 00:04:24.959 --> 00:04:27.459 Let's pray. 00:04:34.599 --> 00:04:37.019 Speak, O Lord, as we come to you, 00:04:37.500 --> 00:04:40.659 To receive the food of your holy word. 00:04:41.099 --> 00:04:41.899 As we've sung, 00:04:42.359 --> 00:04:43.240 Take your truth, 00:04:43.620 --> 00:04:45.179 Plant it deep in us, 00:04:45.839 --> 00:04:48.959 Shape and fashion us in your likeness. 00:04:48.959 --> 00:04:55.159 Father, I just read a glorious passage from the Bible. 00:04:56.839 --> 00:04:57.719 And I know, 00:04:58.060 --> 00:04:59.919 Like always, 00:05:00.399 --> 00:05:01.279 The word of man, 00:05:01.680 --> 00:05:02.699 Even proclaiming, 00:05:02.740 --> 00:05:03.439 Will fall short. 00:05:05.439 --> 00:05:10.139 And I know there are going to be sentences that don't come out the way that you want them to. 00:05:10.139 --> 00:05:13.279 And I just ask, Father, 00:05:13.399 --> 00:05:17.240 That any words I speak that are just of man, 00:05:17.300 --> 00:05:18.419 That they'll fall to the dust, 00:05:18.620 --> 00:05:19.939 That they'll be forgotten. 00:05:22.079 --> 00:05:23.300 But I pray, Lord, 00:05:23.379 --> 00:05:24.899 That by the power of your Spirit, 00:05:26.360 --> 00:05:30.439 The truth of Jesus 00:05:30.439 --> 00:05:32.579 Will be clear. 00:05:33.579 --> 00:05:35.219 And that it'll be unforgettable. 00:05:35.220 --> 00:05:35.620 Amen. 00:05:46.420 --> 00:05:47.620 Beloved congregation, 00:05:48.240 --> 00:05:50.520 Of our Lord Jesus Christ, 00:05:51.780 --> 00:05:57.760 Jesus calls you to abide in the word of the Lord. 00:05:59.620 --> 00:06:01.380 That's my message for you today. 00:06:02.740 --> 00:06:05.160 Abide in the word of the Lord. 00:06:05.220 --> 00:06:07.520 What does it mean to abide? 00:06:08.500 --> 00:06:09.880 According to the dictionary, 00:06:10.100 --> 00:06:11.540 It means to dwell with, 00:06:11.860 --> 00:06:12.860 To embrace, 00:06:13.180 --> 00:06:14.300 To rest in, 00:06:15.180 --> 00:06:17.300 And to live in accordance with 00:06:17.300 --> 00:06:18.860 The word of the Lord. 00:06:21.260 --> 00:06:22.980 And in today's passage, 00:06:23.580 --> 00:06:25.420 First we see that 00:06:25.420 --> 00:06:27.940 Jesus has given his word. 00:06:29.260 --> 00:06:30.300 Picture that scene. 00:06:31.900 --> 00:06:33.500 Like we saw last week, 00:06:33.500 --> 00:06:35.379 They drag this woman 00:06:35.379 --> 00:06:37.259 To the middle of where Jesus is teaching 00:06:37.259 --> 00:06:38.240 In the court of women, 00:06:38.579 --> 00:06:39.660 The treasuries over here, 00:06:39.759 --> 00:06:41.519 The Sanhedrin's on the other side of that wall 00:06:41.519 --> 00:06:42.459 With an earshot. 00:06:43.379 --> 00:06:44.319 And he's been preaching. 00:06:44.920 --> 00:06:46.980 He's been giving them the word of God 00:06:46.980 --> 00:06:48.079 That the Father gave him, 00:06:48.220 --> 00:06:49.120 Preaching it to them. 00:06:49.120 --> 00:06:53.780 They drag the woman, 00:06:54.199 --> 00:06:55.600 The light of Christ 00:06:55.600 --> 00:06:57.259 Pushes back the darkness 00:06:57.259 --> 00:06:59.079 So those who were trying to kill this woman, 00:06:59.439 --> 00:07:01.160 They get pushed back into the crowd, 00:07:01.420 --> 00:07:02.199 They dissolve, 00:07:02.300 --> 00:07:03.000 They fade away. 00:07:05.000 --> 00:07:05.740 And now, 00:07:05.899 --> 00:07:07.939 Jesus continues preaching and teaching, 00:07:08.060 --> 00:07:09.000 And as he does that, 00:07:09.340 --> 00:07:10.899 They come back out of the woodwork 00:07:10.899 --> 00:07:11.660 At him. 00:07:12.579 --> 00:07:13.459 And in this passage, 00:07:13.560 --> 00:07:14.459 I hope you heard it, 00:07:15.000 --> 00:07:15.519 The tone, 00:07:15.699 --> 00:07:16.300 It's a fight. 00:07:16.960 --> 00:07:17.800 The fight is on. 00:07:18.300 --> 00:07:19.180 And you know what happens 00:07:19.180 --> 00:07:19.920 When there's a fight? 00:07:21.480 --> 00:07:22.960 More and more people come around 00:07:22.960 --> 00:07:24.000 To gather around this fight. 00:07:24.340 --> 00:07:25.240 That's what's going on 00:07:25.240 --> 00:07:26.100 In the temple setting. 00:07:28.879 --> 00:07:31.439 Jesus proclaims the gospel 00:07:31.439 --> 00:07:32.379 In verse 31. 00:07:32.580 --> 00:07:33.019 He says, 00:07:33.660 --> 00:07:34.180 Now notice, 00:07:34.300 --> 00:07:35.000 It distinguishes. 00:07:35.139 --> 00:07:36.040 Who is he talking to? 00:07:36.100 --> 00:07:36.920 Look in verse 31. 00:07:37.920 --> 00:07:39.840 To those who believed him, 00:07:41.160 --> 00:07:42.480 He's speaking the gospel. 00:07:42.620 --> 00:07:42.840 Listen, 00:07:43.460 --> 00:07:44.120 If you, 00:07:44.120 --> 00:07:45.800 You who believed, 00:07:45.959 --> 00:07:47.819 If you abide in my word, 00:07:48.780 --> 00:07:51.420 Then you are truly my disciples. 00:07:52.759 --> 00:07:54.019 And to my true disciples, 00:07:54.240 --> 00:07:55.280 Listen to the promise. 00:07:55.780 --> 00:07:56.459 Verse 32. 00:07:58.040 --> 00:08:00.540 You will know the truth, 00:08:00.920 --> 00:08:03.280 And the truth will set you free. 00:08:04.000 --> 00:08:05.100 The gospel went out. 00:08:06.379 --> 00:08:07.920 But the crowd in front of Jesus 00:08:07.920 --> 00:08:09.040 Is a mixed group. 00:08:09.600 --> 00:08:10.439 I told you last week, 00:08:10.500 --> 00:08:11.319 That's going to be important, 00:08:11.399 --> 00:08:12.000 That distinction. 00:08:12.000 --> 00:08:13.740 So who he's addressing, 00:08:13.879 --> 00:08:14.600 Who he's speaking to, 00:08:14.660 --> 00:08:15.160 That's important. 00:08:15.279 --> 00:08:16.579 I believe it's one big group. 00:08:17.060 --> 00:08:18.100 If you were standing there, 00:08:18.160 --> 00:08:19.060 You would not be able to tell 00:08:19.060 --> 00:08:19.899 Who's a true disciple, 00:08:20.279 --> 00:08:21.040 And who is, 00:08:21.060 --> 00:08:21.879 Like he just calls them, 00:08:21.899 --> 00:08:22.660 A son of the devil. 00:08:23.120 --> 00:08:24.699 But they're a big mixed group here. 00:08:26.100 --> 00:08:27.420 And our Lord Jesus says, 00:08:27.519 --> 00:08:29.040 If you are truly my disciple, 00:08:29.660 --> 00:08:31.759 Then my word will abide with you. 00:08:33.399 --> 00:08:34.480 Jesus can say that 00:08:34.480 --> 00:08:36.220 Because he comes from the Father. 00:08:36.320 --> 00:08:38.120 He is the Son of God himself. 00:08:38.120 --> 00:08:40.279 And he knows his Father's will. 00:08:40.919 --> 00:08:42.060 And he knows his Father 00:08:42.060 --> 00:08:43.240 Has not been silent. 00:08:43.360 --> 00:08:45.200 His Father has given his word. 00:08:45.899 --> 00:08:46.980 Deuteronomy 4.2 00:08:46.980 --> 00:08:48.919 From the pen of Moses 00:08:48.919 --> 00:08:50.560 To the second generation, 00:08:50.720 --> 00:08:52.279 Right as they go into the promised land, 00:08:53.080 --> 00:08:55.220 You shall not add to the word 00:08:55.220 --> 00:08:56.360 That I commanded you, 00:08:56.600 --> 00:08:57.679 Nor take from it, 00:08:57.879 --> 00:08:59.360 That you may keep the commandments 00:08:59.360 --> 00:09:01.159 Of the Lord your God 00:09:01.159 --> 00:09:02.840 That I commanded you. 00:09:03.240 --> 00:09:04.360 Deuteronomy 11.8 00:09:04.360 --> 00:09:07.779 You shall lay up these words of mine. 00:09:08.220 --> 00:09:09.899 See, God has given his word. 00:09:10.220 --> 00:09:10.639 The Bible. 00:09:11.340 --> 00:09:12.740 You shall lay up my words 00:09:12.740 --> 00:09:14.080 In your heart 00:09:14.080 --> 00:09:15.700 And in your soul. 00:09:16.080 --> 00:09:16.919 That's what it looks like 00:09:16.919 --> 00:09:18.320 To abide in the word of God. 00:09:18.759 --> 00:09:21.000 You shall bind them as a sign on your hand, 00:09:21.360 --> 00:09:24.080 And they shall be always before your eyes. 00:09:24.980 --> 00:09:26.759 It's the same message Christ is declaring. 00:09:27.879 --> 00:09:29.259 It pleases the Lord. 00:09:29.259 --> 00:09:30.920 It has always pleased the Lord 00:09:30.920 --> 00:09:34.100 When his people abide in his word. 00:09:34.879 --> 00:09:36.620 The Bible is the word of God. 00:09:37.620 --> 00:09:39.240 Many will fight you on that point, 00:09:39.300 --> 00:09:39.680 Won't they? 00:09:40.519 --> 00:09:42.019 And I've come to the conclusion, 00:09:42.820 --> 00:09:45.320 You don't need to persuade them, 00:09:45.860 --> 00:09:47.320 But you need to pray for them. 00:09:48.159 --> 00:09:49.860 Here's how our catechism answers that. 00:09:50.000 --> 00:09:51.539 Same objection, same problem. 00:09:52.159 --> 00:09:53.360 And we should know all the answers. 00:09:53.560 --> 00:09:54.200 You know, we should know 00:09:54.200 --> 00:09:55.019 Like why we believe 00:09:55.019 --> 00:09:56.500 But at the same time, 00:09:56.560 --> 00:09:57.460 We can't change the heart. 00:09:57.879 --> 00:09:59.440 But we can have faith and pray. 00:10:00.159 --> 00:10:01.180 Here's how our catechism 00:10:01.180 --> 00:10:02.100 By Benjamin Keech 00:10:02.100 --> 00:10:04.460 In the 1600s answers the question, 00:10:04.460 --> 00:10:06.340 How do we know that the Bible 00:10:06.340 --> 00:10:07.540 Is the word of God? 00:10:08.420 --> 00:10:10.460 The Bible evidences itself 00:10:10.460 --> 00:10:11.899 To be God's word 00:10:11.899 --> 00:10:14.240 By the heavenliness of its doctrine, 00:10:14.620 --> 00:10:16.879 The unity of its parts, 00:10:17.360 --> 00:10:19.480 Its power to convert sinners 00:10:19.480 --> 00:10:20.860 And edify saints, 00:10:21.180 --> 00:10:23.279 By the spirit of God only 00:10:23.279 --> 00:10:24.580 Bearing witness by 00:10:24.580 --> 00:10:26.120 And with the scriptures 00:10:26.120 --> 00:10:27.120 In our hearts. 00:10:27.120 --> 00:10:30.039 Are we able to fully 00:10:30.039 --> 00:10:32.179 Be persuaded ourselves 00:10:32.179 --> 00:10:34.019 That the Bible is 00:10:34.019 --> 00:10:35.519 The word of God? 00:10:36.519 --> 00:10:37.399 So you see that? 00:10:37.740 --> 00:10:38.840 There's beauty in it. 00:10:38.919 --> 00:10:39.419 It's united. 00:10:39.659 --> 00:10:41.399 The doctrines are otherworldly. 00:10:41.720 --> 00:10:42.840 It's one gospel 00:10:42.840 --> 00:10:44.200 Story of redemption. 00:10:44.440 --> 00:10:45.080 But ultimately, 00:10:45.560 --> 00:10:46.799 It's the Holy Spirit 00:10:46.799 --> 00:10:47.860 Working with power 00:10:47.860 --> 00:10:49.279 To persuade you. 00:10:49.779 --> 00:10:52.180 This is the word of God. 00:10:52.279 --> 00:10:53.460 It's mysterious, isn't it? 00:10:53.460 --> 00:10:55.820 I was reminded of this 00:10:55.820 --> 00:10:56.620 Though, Friday night, 00:10:56.700 --> 00:10:58.080 We had our Bible study 00:10:58.080 --> 00:10:59.480 And just putting our eyes 00:10:59.480 --> 00:11:01.040 Together on Proverbs 00:11:01.040 --> 00:11:02.360 And understanding, 00:11:02.480 --> 00:11:03.280 Just seeing the truth. 00:11:03.379 --> 00:11:04.480 This is the word of God. 00:11:05.019 --> 00:11:06.200 The spirit teaches that 00:11:06.200 --> 00:11:07.460 And convinces us of that, 00:11:07.540 --> 00:11:07.879 Doesn't he? 00:11:08.360 --> 00:11:09.740 So that's the first observation. 00:11:10.379 --> 00:11:11.480 Our Lord Jesus Christ says, 00:11:11.620 --> 00:11:12.840 If you are truly my disciple, 00:11:13.240 --> 00:11:14.379 When you hear the word 00:11:14.379 --> 00:11:15.280 I have given 00:11:15.280 --> 00:11:16.360 From the Father, 00:11:16.600 --> 00:11:18.560 You will believe it's true. 00:11:19.360 --> 00:11:20.400 Second observation. 00:11:20.399 --> 00:11:23.139 How you respond 00:11:23.139 --> 00:11:24.199 To the word of God 00:11:24.199 --> 00:11:26.639 Reveals to whom you belong. 00:11:27.379 --> 00:11:28.539 The word of God goes out. 00:11:28.879 --> 00:11:29.679 The group in the temple 00:11:29.679 --> 00:11:31.279 Before Jesus is a mixed crowd. 00:11:31.939 --> 00:11:33.639 And he gets very different responses, 00:11:33.799 --> 00:11:34.799 Very different reactions 00:11:34.799 --> 00:11:36.279 From those that are there. 00:11:38.059 --> 00:11:39.279 Some want to kill him. 00:11:40.299 --> 00:11:41.980 And others will abide 00:11:41.980 --> 00:11:43.199 In the house of Jesus, 00:11:43.539 --> 00:11:45.079 His own Father's house forever. 00:11:45.659 --> 00:11:47.199 Two extremely different 00:11:47.199 --> 00:11:48.220 Groups of people. 00:11:48.220 --> 00:11:50.639 And I just, 00:11:50.779 --> 00:11:51.440 Before we point out 00:11:51.440 --> 00:11:52.120 How different they are, 00:11:52.180 --> 00:11:52.820 I just want to point out 00:11:52.820 --> 00:11:54.180 How hard it is to discern. 00:11:54.340 --> 00:11:54.860 Think about it. 00:11:54.879 --> 00:11:55.660 Even in the temple, 00:11:56.920 --> 00:11:57.980 To your and my eye, 00:11:58.040 --> 00:11:58.540 They would have all 00:11:58.540 --> 00:11:59.440 Looked very similar. 00:12:00.600 --> 00:12:01.200 Both groups 00:12:01.200 --> 00:12:02.300 Would have been born 00:12:02.300 --> 00:12:03.360 To religious parents. 00:12:03.500 --> 00:12:04.320 They're here as Jews 00:12:04.320 --> 00:12:05.660 Worshipping the true God 00:12:05.660 --> 00:12:06.180 In the temple. 00:12:07.120 --> 00:12:07.840 They were people 00:12:07.840 --> 00:12:09.080 Who routinely would come 00:12:09.080 --> 00:12:10.660 To the house of God. 00:12:11.460 --> 00:12:11.700 You know, 00:12:11.740 --> 00:12:13.220 This is after the Feast of Booths, 00:12:13.320 --> 00:12:14.139 The Feast of Nations. 00:12:14.259 --> 00:12:14.899 They're still there 00:12:14.899 --> 00:12:15.920 Hearing this teaching. 00:12:15.919 --> 00:12:17.679 They would have had 00:12:17.679 --> 00:12:18.799 Access to God's word 00:12:18.799 --> 00:12:19.919 And even in this setting, 00:12:20.199 --> 00:12:20.779 In chapter 8, 00:12:20.879 --> 00:12:21.620 They would have heard 00:12:21.620 --> 00:12:23.559 The gospel already proclaimed. 00:12:25.459 --> 00:12:26.860 God has given them the word. 00:12:27.299 --> 00:12:28.419 You and I would not be able 00:12:28.419 --> 00:12:29.379 To tell the difference. 00:12:31.539 --> 00:12:32.979 Jesus had told them already, 00:12:33.699 --> 00:12:34.799 I am the bread of life. 00:12:35.399 --> 00:12:37.259 I am the light of the world. 00:12:37.919 --> 00:12:38.199 John, 00:12:38.259 --> 00:12:39.000 The apostle John, 00:12:39.059 --> 00:12:39.599 Has said that 00:12:39.599 --> 00:12:41.019 In the beginning was the word. 00:12:41.099 --> 00:12:42.339 The word was with God. 00:12:42.419 --> 00:12:43.379 The word was God. 00:12:43.379 --> 00:12:44.460 John 1, 00:12:44.539 --> 00:12:46.320 For the word became flesh 00:12:46.320 --> 00:12:47.519 And dwelt, 00:12:47.960 --> 00:12:49.639 Abided among us. 00:12:50.080 --> 00:12:51.399 And we have seen his glory. 00:12:51.860 --> 00:12:53.559 Glory as of the only son 00:12:53.559 --> 00:12:54.259 Of the father, 00:12:54.620 --> 00:12:57.500 Full of grace and truth. 00:12:57.840 --> 00:12:58.759 They've heard the gospel. 00:12:59.759 --> 00:13:00.679 But yet there's two 00:13:00.679 --> 00:13:01.799 Very different groups 00:13:01.799 --> 00:13:03.019 Among them. 00:13:03.720 --> 00:13:05.240 Man can't tell the difference 00:13:05.240 --> 00:13:06.159 Most of the time. 00:13:06.580 --> 00:13:07.700 But God knows the heart. 00:13:07.980 --> 00:13:09.480 Jesus knows the heart. 00:13:10.159 --> 00:13:10.360 See, 00:13:10.500 --> 00:13:11.620 Some will respond 00:13:11.620 --> 00:13:12.460 In obedience 00:13:12.460 --> 00:13:13.440 By the end of this chapter. 00:13:13.560 --> 00:13:14.360 Look at verse 51. 00:13:14.480 --> 00:13:15.820 If anyone keeps my word, 00:13:16.160 --> 00:13:17.519 If anyone abides in my word, 00:13:17.580 --> 00:13:18.120 Jesus says, 00:13:18.340 --> 00:13:19.780 He will never see death. 00:13:20.060 --> 00:13:21.180 So he's still speaking 00:13:21.180 --> 00:13:22.400 To those in this mixed group 00:13:22.400 --> 00:13:23.220 That will believe. 00:13:23.480 --> 00:13:24.680 That will never see death. 00:13:25.960 --> 00:13:28.139 But listen to the opposite reaction 00:13:28.139 --> 00:13:28.960 In verse 32. 00:13:29.100 --> 00:13:29.720 Jesus says, 00:13:30.160 --> 00:13:32.620 My truth will set you free. 00:13:33.580 --> 00:13:36.019 It's a simple gospel pronouncement. 00:13:36.019 --> 00:13:38.539 But the reaction he gets 00:13:38.539 --> 00:13:41.100 Seems way out of bounds. 00:13:42.299 --> 00:13:42.980 So picture, 00:13:43.100 --> 00:13:44.699 As Christ is preaching the gospel, 00:13:45.779 --> 00:13:46.899 They're stepping forward 00:13:46.899 --> 00:13:48.699 And forming this inner circle now 00:13:48.699 --> 00:13:50.039 Of the Jewish religious elite 00:13:50.039 --> 00:13:50.919 Who want to kill him. 00:13:51.360 --> 00:13:52.879 And they take over the conversation. 00:13:54.299 --> 00:13:55.919 And Jesus looks even beyond 00:13:55.919 --> 00:13:57.340 These religious elite. 00:13:57.399 --> 00:13:58.500 He looks beyond them 00:13:58.500 --> 00:14:00.439 To the powers of darkness 00:14:00.439 --> 00:14:01.480 And the principalities 00:14:01.480 --> 00:14:02.439 That are behind them. 00:14:02.440 --> 00:14:04.660 Giving them these words of hatred 00:14:04.660 --> 00:14:05.600 And wanting to kill 00:14:05.600 --> 00:14:07.660 The very son of God. 00:14:09.080 --> 00:14:09.860 See, when they, 00:14:10.060 --> 00:14:10.640 When Jesus said, 00:14:10.740 --> 00:14:11.900 The truth will set you free, 00:14:12.560 --> 00:14:13.980 Most likely their pockets 00:14:13.980 --> 00:14:15.360 Were being lined by Rome. 00:14:16.740 --> 00:14:17.420 They said, 00:14:17.500 --> 00:14:18.280 We don't need freedom. 00:14:18.420 --> 00:14:19.400 We're children of Abraham. 00:14:19.740 --> 00:14:20.640 We got it made 00:14:20.640 --> 00:14:21.860 In the shade. 00:14:21.960 --> 00:14:23.440 We know what we have 00:14:23.440 --> 00:14:24.320 And what we don't need. 00:14:24.400 --> 00:14:25.120 And we don't need 00:14:25.120 --> 00:14:26.200 What you're trying to give us. 00:14:26.480 --> 00:14:28.040 Please leave our temple. 00:14:28.560 --> 00:14:29.260 That's their tone. 00:14:29.259 --> 00:14:31.799 Well, if they really knew 00:14:31.799 --> 00:14:32.580 The word of God, 00:14:32.860 --> 00:14:34.360 If they knew the book of Judges, 00:14:34.460 --> 00:14:34.659 They were, 00:14:34.720 --> 00:14:35.799 No, there were seven nations 00:14:35.799 --> 00:14:37.399 That have enslaved God's people. 00:14:37.600 --> 00:14:38.460 In the time of Judges, 00:14:38.539 --> 00:14:39.759 Even before there were kings. 00:14:40.919 --> 00:14:41.819 And tracing their history 00:14:41.819 --> 00:14:42.500 A bit further, 00:14:42.960 --> 00:14:44.059 By the time the northern tribes 00:14:44.059 --> 00:14:45.139 Get conquered by Assyria 00:14:45.139 --> 00:14:45.919 And the southern tribes 00:14:45.919 --> 00:14:46.480 By Judah, 00:14:46.720 --> 00:14:48.259 For a period of 70 years. 00:14:49.080 --> 00:14:49.899 Read the book of Daniel. 00:14:50.059 --> 00:14:51.519 70 years they're in exile 00:14:51.519 --> 00:14:52.200 In slavery. 00:14:53.019 --> 00:14:54.059 So they don't even know 00:14:54.059 --> 00:14:55.259 Their own history well enough 00:14:55.259 --> 00:14:56.840 To deny that they 00:14:56.840 --> 00:14:58.240 Have been in bondage. 00:14:58.240 --> 00:15:01.200 On top of that, 00:15:01.279 --> 00:15:02.620 There's a spiritual curse. 00:15:03.680 --> 00:15:05.259 Deuteronomy 27 says, 00:15:05.620 --> 00:15:06.600 Cursed be anyone 00:15:06.600 --> 00:15:08.560 Who does not confirm 00:15:08.560 --> 00:15:10.200 The words of this law 00:15:10.200 --> 00:15:12.379 By doing all of them. 00:15:13.740 --> 00:15:14.680 And all the people 00:15:14.680 --> 00:15:15.899 Shall say amen. 00:15:16.600 --> 00:15:17.539 Galatians 3.10 00:15:17.539 --> 00:15:18.779 Helps us to understand that. 00:15:19.460 --> 00:15:23.139 All who rely on works of the law 00:15:23.139 --> 00:15:25.799 Are under a curse. 00:15:25.799 --> 00:15:29.359 See, everyone 00:15:29.359 --> 00:15:31.179 Who has sinned 00:15:31.179 --> 00:15:32.979 Is under a curse. 00:15:34.240 --> 00:15:35.120 And Jesus says, 00:15:35.279 --> 00:15:36.439 You are sinners. 00:15:37.479 --> 00:15:38.959 You are slaves 00:15:38.959 --> 00:15:40.599 To your own sin. 00:15:42.679 --> 00:15:43.919 By the time we get down 00:15:43.919 --> 00:15:44.679 To verse 55, 00:15:44.859 --> 00:15:45.620 He's pointed out, 00:15:45.859 --> 00:15:48.120 You have not known God. 00:15:48.120 --> 00:15:50.500 You think you know God. 00:15:50.500 --> 00:15:53.460 You have never known God. 00:15:54.000 --> 00:15:56.720 You are slaves to sin. 00:15:57.799 --> 00:15:59.139 I looked it up. 00:15:59.340 --> 00:16:00.899 The latest number in the USA, 00:16:01.539 --> 00:16:04.360 According to the Cultural Center for Research, 00:16:04.560 --> 00:16:08.500 Is that 70% of Americans 00:16:08.500 --> 00:16:10.100 Believe they are Christian. 00:16:10.100 --> 00:16:14.340 But only 6% 00:16:14.340 --> 00:16:16.460 Believe that the Bible 00:16:16.460 --> 00:16:17.080 Is accurate 00:16:17.080 --> 00:16:18.340 And true. 00:16:20.440 --> 00:16:21.639 You see those numbers? 00:16:22.600 --> 00:16:22.840 So, 00:16:23.320 --> 00:16:24.440 Of all Americans, 00:16:25.080 --> 00:16:25.980 If we take out 00:16:25.980 --> 00:16:26.800 All the ones who think 00:16:26.800 --> 00:16:27.259 They're Christian, 00:16:27.360 --> 00:16:28.040 Just deal with that 00:16:28.040 --> 00:16:28.980 70%, 00:16:28.980 --> 00:16:31.080 It's only 6% 00:16:31.080 --> 00:16:32.040 Then we're down to 00:16:32.040 --> 00:16:33.300 So 9% of those 00:16:33.300 --> 00:16:34.980 Actually believe 00:16:34.980 --> 00:16:36.040 That the Bible is true. 00:16:36.039 --> 00:16:37.779 So they think 00:16:37.779 --> 00:16:38.679 That they don't have to 00:16:38.679 --> 00:16:40.240 Abide in the word of the Lord. 00:16:40.699 --> 00:16:41.519 They can still be 00:16:41.519 --> 00:16:42.879 A cultural Christian. 00:16:46.919 --> 00:16:48.319 Jesus warned them 00:16:48.319 --> 00:16:51.099 Out of love 00:16:51.099 --> 00:16:52.740 That they will die 00:16:52.740 --> 00:16:53.779 In their sins. 00:16:54.279 --> 00:16:55.519 Look back at verse 24. 00:16:55.679 --> 00:16:56.459 I told you 00:16:56.459 --> 00:16:58.599 Unless you believe 00:16:58.599 --> 00:17:00.439 That I am He 00:17:00.439 --> 00:17:02.339 You will die 00:17:02.339 --> 00:17:04.579 In your sins. 00:17:06.039 --> 00:17:08.279 Jesus warns them 00:17:08.279 --> 00:17:09.980 And He warns all those 00:17:09.980 --> 00:17:10.659 Who think they can 00:17:10.659 --> 00:17:11.779 Call themselves Christian 00:17:11.779 --> 00:17:13.039 Get all the blessings 00:17:13.039 --> 00:17:13.619 Of Christ 00:17:13.619 --> 00:17:14.779 While rejecting 00:17:14.779 --> 00:17:16.819 Christ and His word. 00:17:17.559 --> 00:17:18.200 He says, 00:17:18.319 --> 00:17:18.960 You think you're 00:17:18.960 --> 00:17:20.319 In the holy temple 00:17:20.319 --> 00:17:21.819 The holy presence of God 00:17:21.819 --> 00:17:23.019 Near God 00:17:23.019 --> 00:17:24.619 Forgiven of your sins 00:17:24.619 --> 00:17:25.879 You are not here. 00:17:26.440 --> 00:17:27.819 You need to look over there. 00:17:28.259 --> 00:17:29.379 Look over those walls. 00:17:30.079 --> 00:17:31.359 Look east into the wilderness. 00:17:32.519 --> 00:17:33.420 That's where you go 00:17:33.420 --> 00:17:34.200 If you're banished 00:17:34.200 --> 00:17:35.139 If you're unclean. 00:17:35.140 --> 00:17:36.420 That's where you are 00:17:36.420 --> 00:17:37.040 Spiritually. 00:17:37.040 --> 00:17:37.960 You will die 00:17:37.960 --> 00:17:38.460 In your sins 00:17:38.460 --> 00:17:39.320 Away from God. 00:17:40.860 --> 00:17:41.780 You're dying. 00:17:43.640 --> 00:17:44.800 Now picture the vultures 00:17:44.800 --> 00:17:46.380 Flying above 00:17:46.380 --> 00:17:47.020 In the wilderness 00:17:47.020 --> 00:17:48.180 Where the carcasses are. 00:17:49.040 --> 00:17:50.280 Like the hands of a clock 00:17:50.280 --> 00:17:51.820 The shadows are circling them. 00:17:52.240 --> 00:17:53.120 He's warned them. 00:17:54.740 --> 00:17:55.660 What should our attitude 00:17:55.660 --> 00:17:56.520 Be toward those 00:17:56.520 --> 00:17:57.600 Who think they are Christians 00:17:57.600 --> 00:17:58.300 But they don't want 00:17:58.300 --> 00:17:59.060 The word of God? 00:17:59.059 --> 00:18:02.500 I've wrestled with that 00:18:02.500 --> 00:18:02.940 This week 00:18:02.940 --> 00:18:03.740 Preparing for this. 00:18:03.839 --> 00:18:04.639 What should my heart 00:18:04.639 --> 00:18:05.539 Be toward those 00:18:05.539 --> 00:18:06.720 Who think they are Christians 00:18:06.720 --> 00:18:07.619 And don't want 00:18:07.619 --> 00:18:09.000 The word of God? 00:18:10.599 --> 00:18:11.700 I was really helped 00:18:11.700 --> 00:18:13.079 By the words of Paul 00:18:13.079 --> 00:18:14.419 In chapter 10 of Romans. 00:18:16.200 --> 00:18:17.159 Paul describes 00:18:17.159 --> 00:18:17.659 These people. 00:18:17.740 --> 00:18:18.039 He said, 00:18:18.039 --> 00:18:18.700 They have 00:18:18.700 --> 00:18:20.159 Zeal for God 00:18:20.159 --> 00:18:21.119 But not according 00:18:21.119 --> 00:18:21.940 To knowledge. 00:18:22.579 --> 00:18:23.319 They are ignorant 00:18:23.319 --> 00:18:24.240 Of the righteousness 00:18:24.240 --> 00:18:24.980 Of God. 00:18:25.399 --> 00:18:26.399 They seek to establish 00:18:26.399 --> 00:18:27.079 Their own. 00:18:27.079 --> 00:18:28.619 They do not submit 00:18:28.619 --> 00:18:30.099 To God's righteousness. 00:18:31.240 --> 00:18:32.419 And here's how we should 00:18:32.419 --> 00:18:33.119 Have a heart 00:18:33.119 --> 00:18:33.939 Toward those people. 00:18:34.519 --> 00:18:34.960 Paul said, 00:18:35.059 --> 00:18:35.339 Brothers, 00:18:36.059 --> 00:18:37.359 My heart's desire 00:18:37.359 --> 00:18:39.079 And prayer to God 00:18:39.079 --> 00:18:39.779 For them 00:18:39.779 --> 00:18:41.319 Is that they 00:18:41.319 --> 00:18:43.039 May be saved. 00:18:44.399 --> 00:18:45.000 Paul comes to 00:18:45.000 --> 00:18:45.799 The same conclusion 00:18:45.799 --> 00:18:46.939 That is our Lord Christ. 00:18:48.039 --> 00:18:49.579 They need salvation. 00:18:50.199 --> 00:18:50.879 They will die 00:18:50.879 --> 00:18:51.599 In their sins. 00:18:52.159 --> 00:18:52.899 They've rejected 00:18:52.899 --> 00:18:53.699 Christ 00:18:53.699 --> 00:18:54.980 And his word. 00:18:55.740 --> 00:18:56.299 There is no 00:18:56.299 --> 00:18:57.399 False assurance 00:18:57.399 --> 00:18:58.039 Of salvation 00:18:58.039 --> 00:18:58.619 For them 00:18:58.619 --> 00:19:00.299 But pray for them 00:19:00.299 --> 00:19:01.059 And have a genuine 00:19:01.059 --> 00:19:02.119 Desire in the heart 00:19:02.119 --> 00:19:02.980 That the Lord 00:19:02.980 --> 00:19:04.220 Will save. 00:19:06.519 --> 00:19:07.319 Jesus says, 00:19:07.460 --> 00:19:08.139 If you are truly 00:19:08.139 --> 00:19:08.879 My disciple 00:19:08.879 --> 00:19:09.799 Then you will 00:19:09.799 --> 00:19:10.819 Respond 00:19:10.819 --> 00:19:11.720 By abiding 00:19:11.720 --> 00:19:13.639 In my word. 00:19:13.720 --> 00:19:14.960 Because how you respond 00:19:14.960 --> 00:19:16.000 It reveals 00:19:16.000 --> 00:19:17.220 What's the truth. 00:19:17.779 --> 00:19:18.480 It just pulls 00:19:18.480 --> 00:19:19.200 The blanket off 00:19:19.200 --> 00:19:20.039 Of what's already there. 00:19:20.440 --> 00:19:21.379 How you respond. 00:19:21.500 --> 00:19:22.039 What's truly 00:19:22.039 --> 00:19:22.599 In the heart. 00:19:22.599 --> 00:19:24.419 So, 00:19:24.619 --> 00:19:25.719 Who is 00:19:25.719 --> 00:19:26.379 A child 00:19:26.379 --> 00:19:27.179 Of the devil? 00:19:30.119 --> 00:19:30.679 Jesus 00:19:30.679 --> 00:19:31.719 Unmasks 00:19:31.719 --> 00:19:33.359 Those slaves 00:19:33.359 --> 00:19:34.099 Of sin 00:19:34.099 --> 00:19:35.159 And it turns out 00:19:35.159 --> 00:19:35.879 It's the religious 00:19:35.879 --> 00:19:36.559 Elite. 00:19:38.339 --> 00:19:38.819 See, 00:19:38.879 --> 00:19:39.199 They were 00:19:39.199 --> 00:19:40.240 Mixed into this 00:19:40.240 --> 00:19:41.079 Crowd in the temple 00:19:41.079 --> 00:19:41.579 But they were 00:19:41.579 --> 00:19:42.419 Really wolves 00:19:42.419 --> 00:19:43.539 In sheep's clothing. 00:19:44.240 --> 00:19:45.039 They pretended 00:19:45.039 --> 00:19:45.679 To be sheeps 00:19:45.679 --> 00:19:46.719 Following God 00:19:46.719 --> 00:19:47.559 As their shepherd. 00:19:47.980 --> 00:19:48.619 They got some 00:19:48.619 --> 00:19:49.299 Sharp teeth 00:19:49.299 --> 00:19:49.980 Underneath that. 00:19:49.980 --> 00:19:51.539 And Jesus 00:19:51.539 --> 00:19:52.539 Unmasks them. 00:19:54.759 --> 00:19:55.579 It's hard though, 00:19:55.620 --> 00:19:55.900 Isn't it? 00:19:55.920 --> 00:19:56.759 How can we tell 00:19:56.759 --> 00:19:57.880 Who is a true 00:19:57.880 --> 00:19:58.319 Disciple 00:19:58.319 --> 00:19:58.980 And who's not? 00:19:59.279 --> 00:19:59.860 What's a true 00:19:59.860 --> 00:20:00.920 Church and what's not? 00:20:02.860 --> 00:20:03.759 And as I've gotten 00:20:03.759 --> 00:20:04.240 To know 00:20:04.240 --> 00:20:05.380 Each family 00:20:05.380 --> 00:20:06.440 This is something 00:20:06.440 --> 00:20:07.400 We all have in common. 00:20:07.500 --> 00:20:08.220 I think it's actually 00:20:08.220 --> 00:20:09.079 In common for all 00:20:09.079 --> 00:20:09.819 True disciples 00:20:09.819 --> 00:20:11.640 Is that you will 00:20:11.640 --> 00:20:13.799 Go through in life 00:20:13.799 --> 00:20:14.519 Some deep 00:20:14.519 --> 00:20:15.279 Hurt. 00:20:15.279 --> 00:20:16.640 Some deep wounds 00:20:16.640 --> 00:20:18.759 From the fangs 00:20:18.759 --> 00:20:19.680 Of those who claim 00:20:19.680 --> 00:20:20.700 To be children 00:20:20.700 --> 00:20:21.279 Of God. 00:20:22.160 --> 00:20:23.099 I think that's one 00:20:23.099 --> 00:20:23.859 Thing we all have 00:20:23.859 --> 00:20:24.500 In common here. 00:20:25.200 --> 00:20:26.059 And I think that 00:20:26.059 --> 00:20:26.559 Will be true 00:20:26.559 --> 00:20:27.259 Of God's people 00:20:27.259 --> 00:20:27.720 Everywhere. 00:20:28.460 --> 00:20:29.119 They've claimed 00:20:29.119 --> 00:20:29.779 To be Christians 00:20:29.779 --> 00:20:30.279 They've claimed 00:20:30.279 --> 00:20:30.920 To be leaders 00:20:30.920 --> 00:20:31.720 And I'm going 00:20:31.720 --> 00:20:32.140 To call them 00:20:32.140 --> 00:20:33.019 Organizations 00:20:33.019 --> 00:20:33.940 Which claim 00:20:33.940 --> 00:20:34.559 To be the true 00:20:34.559 --> 00:20:35.420 Church but are not. 00:20:37.220 --> 00:20:37.920 And Jesus 00:20:37.920 --> 00:20:38.839 Doesn't leave us 00:20:38.839 --> 00:20:39.440 Wondering. 00:20:39.900 --> 00:20:40.379 I've tried to 00:20:40.379 --> 00:20:41.140 Trace out here 00:20:41.140 --> 00:20:42.599 Everything he says 00:20:42.599 --> 00:20:43.799 About these sons 00:20:43.799 --> 00:20:44.379 Of the devil. 00:20:45.220 --> 00:20:46.079 I've got nine of them. 00:20:46.259 --> 00:20:46.700 Number one 00:20:46.700 --> 00:20:48.700 They practice sin. 00:20:49.740 --> 00:20:50.640 He says they are 00:20:50.640 --> 00:20:51.380 Slaves to sin. 00:20:51.440 --> 00:20:52.460 Look at verse 34. 00:20:53.100 --> 00:20:54.319 Everyone who practices 00:20:54.319 --> 00:20:55.360 Sin 00:20:55.360 --> 00:20:56.900 Is a slave to sin. 00:20:57.559 --> 00:20:58.620 Now to practice sin 00:20:58.620 --> 00:20:59.160 In this sense 00:20:59.160 --> 00:21:00.380 It's ongoing 00:21:00.380 --> 00:21:01.880 Unrepentant 00:21:01.880 --> 00:21:03.299 Unconfessed 00:21:03.299 --> 00:21:05.080 Covering up sin 00:21:05.080 --> 00:21:06.580 Loving the sin. 00:21:07.519 --> 00:21:08.080 Number two 00:21:08.080 --> 00:21:10.000 Christ's words 00:21:10.000 --> 00:21:11.319 Find no place 00:21:11.319 --> 00:21:11.740 In them. 00:21:12.140 --> 00:21:13.160 Look at verse 37. 00:21:13.580 --> 00:21:14.460 You seek to kill me 00:21:14.460 --> 00:21:15.539 Because my word 00:21:15.539 --> 00:21:16.539 Finds no place 00:21:16.539 --> 00:21:17.119 In you. 00:21:18.079 --> 00:21:18.680 Number three 00:21:18.680 --> 00:21:19.720 They practice 00:21:19.720 --> 00:21:20.339 What they hear 00:21:20.339 --> 00:21:20.980 From Satan. 00:21:21.779 --> 00:21:22.440 See how he sees 00:21:22.440 --> 00:21:23.539 Even beyond these men. 00:21:24.159 --> 00:21:25.019 He sees the enemy 00:21:25.019 --> 00:21:26.240 Who seeks to destroy. 00:21:26.960 --> 00:21:27.539 Verse 38 00:21:27.539 --> 00:21:28.599 You do what you have 00:21:28.599 --> 00:21:29.799 Heard from your father. 00:21:30.440 --> 00:21:31.460 You claim to be 00:21:31.460 --> 00:21:31.920 A Christian 00:21:31.920 --> 00:21:32.519 But really 00:21:32.519 --> 00:21:34.220 You're just a servant 00:21:34.220 --> 00:21:35.659 Upon a slave 00:21:35.659 --> 00:21:37.180 Of the great deceiver. 00:21:38.159 --> 00:21:38.639 Number four 00:21:38.639 --> 00:21:39.519 They think they are 00:21:39.519 --> 00:21:40.579 Sons of God still. 00:21:41.619 --> 00:21:42.220 Verse 41 00:21:42.220 --> 00:21:42.779 They have 00:21:42.779 --> 00:21:43.940 They say 00:21:43.940 --> 00:21:45.000 We have one father 00:21:45.000 --> 00:21:45.799 Even God. 00:21:46.980 --> 00:21:47.500 Jesus says 00:21:47.500 --> 00:21:48.100 You are doing 00:21:48.100 --> 00:21:48.980 The works 00:21:48.980 --> 00:21:50.160 Your true father did 00:21:50.160 --> 00:21:51.559 And it's not God. 00:21:52.559 --> 00:21:53.440 Number five 00:21:53.440 --> 00:21:54.640 They cannot bear 00:21:54.640 --> 00:21:55.660 To hear 00:21:55.660 --> 00:21:57.000 Christ's word. 00:21:58.160 --> 00:21:59.500 You do not understand 00:21:59.500 --> 00:22:00.860 He says in verse 43 00:22:00.860 --> 00:22:02.980 Because you cannot bear 00:22:02.980 --> 00:22:03.960 To hear 00:22:03.960 --> 00:22:05.460 My word. 00:22:05.460 --> 00:22:07.400 I've shared 00:22:07.400 --> 00:22:08.019 With some of you 00:22:08.019 --> 00:22:08.500 In Brazil 00:22:08.500 --> 00:22:09.700 We did evangelism 00:22:09.700 --> 00:22:10.220 With soccer 00:22:10.220 --> 00:22:12.079 And it's so true 00:22:12.079 --> 00:22:13.500 The simple gospel message 00:22:13.500 --> 00:22:13.819 You know 00:22:13.819 --> 00:22:14.340 One of our 00:22:14.340 --> 00:22:15.559 Brothers in the Lord 00:22:15.559 --> 00:22:16.579 We're just going to 00:22:16.579 --> 00:22:17.360 Open up the Bible 00:22:17.360 --> 00:22:17.900 Read a verse 00:22:17.900 --> 00:22:18.539 And tell about 00:22:18.539 --> 00:22:19.480 How God saved him 00:22:19.480 --> 00:22:20.100 From his sin 00:22:20.100 --> 00:22:21.559 And the guys 00:22:21.559 --> 00:22:22.220 Would show up 00:22:22.220 --> 00:22:23.240 A little bit late 00:22:23.240 --> 00:22:24.579 To not have to hear that 00:22:24.579 --> 00:22:25.279 So they could just 00:22:25.279 --> 00:22:25.759 Play soccer 00:22:25.759 --> 00:22:26.759 And then he started 00:22:26.759 --> 00:22:27.420 Doing it at the end 00:22:27.420 --> 00:22:27.880 Well they would 00:22:27.880 --> 00:22:28.900 Leave before the game 00:22:28.900 --> 00:22:29.400 Was quite over 00:22:29.400 --> 00:22:30.000 So they did not 00:22:30.000 --> 00:22:30.980 Have to hear the gospel 00:22:30.980 --> 00:22:32.680 So we stop soccer 00:22:32.680 --> 00:22:33.220 Right in the middle 00:22:33.220 --> 00:22:33.720 Half time 00:22:33.720 --> 00:22:34.779 We're going to do the gospel 00:22:34.779 --> 00:22:35.579 And then they would 00:22:35.579 --> 00:22:36.640 Hear a little bit more 00:22:36.640 --> 00:22:38.059 But isn't that so true? 00:22:39.160 --> 00:22:39.819 The gospel 00:22:39.819 --> 00:22:41.100 You can't bear 00:22:41.100 --> 00:22:41.799 To hear the word 00:22:41.799 --> 00:22:42.420 Of Christ 00:22:42.420 --> 00:22:44.259 Until God gives you 00:22:44.259 --> 00:22:45.059 A new heart 00:22:45.059 --> 00:22:47.140 Number six 00:22:47.140 --> 00:22:48.980 The devil 00:22:48.980 --> 00:22:50.100 Is their father 00:22:50.100 --> 00:22:51.259 Look at verse 44 00:22:51.259 --> 00:22:53.279 Your father 00:22:53.279 --> 00:22:54.200 The devil 00:22:54.200 --> 00:22:57.140 Has you as a slave 00:22:57.140 --> 00:22:57.799 And you do 00:22:57.799 --> 00:22:59.160 What he desires 00:22:59.160 --> 00:23:01.180 What a terrifying 00:23:01.180 --> 00:23:02.360 Reality 00:23:02.359 --> 00:23:04.639 See Satan 00:23:04.639 --> 00:23:05.439 Was a murderer 00:23:05.439 --> 00:23:06.339 From the beginning 00:23:06.339 --> 00:23:07.479 In Adam all die 00:23:07.479 --> 00:23:09.979 He hates the truth 00:23:09.979 --> 00:23:10.899 There is no truth 00:23:10.899 --> 00:23:11.259 In him 00:23:11.259 --> 00:23:12.500 Jesus calls Satan 00:23:12.500 --> 00:23:14.339 The father of lies 00:23:14.339 --> 00:23:17.599 Now pay attention here 00:23:17.599 --> 00:23:18.719 One scholar pointed out 00:23:18.719 --> 00:23:19.559 And this was so helpful 00:23:19.559 --> 00:23:19.839 To me 00:23:19.839 --> 00:23:21.379 Jesus is not saying 00:23:21.379 --> 00:23:22.039 That everyone 00:23:22.039 --> 00:23:23.819 Who is a lost sinner 00:23:23.819 --> 00:23:26.039 Is a child of the devil 00:23:26.039 --> 00:23:26.979 He doesn't say that 00:23:26.979 --> 00:23:28.059 He does say 00:23:28.059 --> 00:23:29.159 That the Pharisees 00:23:29.159 --> 00:23:30.740 The counterfeit Christians 00:23:30.740 --> 00:23:31.859 These people 00:23:31.859 --> 00:23:33.120 And these religious leaders 00:23:33.120 --> 00:23:33.819 The elite 00:23:33.819 --> 00:23:35.799 Claiming to be children of God 00:23:35.799 --> 00:23:36.960 But were really 00:23:36.960 --> 00:23:37.940 Hating Christ 00:23:37.940 --> 00:23:39.200 And hating Christ's word 00:23:39.200 --> 00:23:40.759 They are children 00:23:40.759 --> 00:23:41.380 Of the devil 00:23:41.380 --> 00:23:43.019 Because Satan 00:23:43.019 --> 00:23:44.400 Is a great imitator 00:23:44.400 --> 00:23:46.620 There's a difference 00:23:46.620 --> 00:23:47.279 Between being 00:23:47.279 --> 00:23:48.259 A lost lamb 00:23:48.259 --> 00:23:49.259 That Christ will rescue 00:23:49.259 --> 00:23:49.960 As the shepherd 00:23:49.960 --> 00:23:51.859 And being an imitator 00:23:51.859 --> 00:23:52.680 Of God 00:23:52.680 --> 00:23:53.720 To dispel 00:23:53.720 --> 00:23:55.160 And to turn many away 00:23:55.160 --> 00:23:56.279 From the true salvation 00:23:56.279 --> 00:23:57.879 Number seven 00:23:57.879 --> 00:24:00.039 They attack 00:24:00.039 --> 00:24:01.720 His person 00:24:01.720 --> 00:24:02.899 See they don't like 00:24:02.899 --> 00:24:03.579 His truth 00:24:03.579 --> 00:24:04.539 So they go after 00:24:04.539 --> 00:24:05.259 His person 00:24:05.259 --> 00:24:07.019 Nothing has changed 00:24:07.019 --> 00:24:07.359 Has it 00:24:07.359 --> 00:24:08.160 Every generation 00:24:08.160 --> 00:24:10.160 Look at verse 00:24:10.160 --> 00:24:11.960 41 first 00:24:11.960 --> 00:24:13.259 They say 00:24:13.259 --> 00:24:14.359 Are we the children 00:24:14.359 --> 00:24:15.139 Of adultery 00:24:15.139 --> 00:24:17.319 That's probably a slur 00:24:17.319 --> 00:24:18.539 It's probably a jab 00:24:18.539 --> 00:24:19.879 At Christ's own birth 00:24:19.879 --> 00:24:22.500 Number four 00:24:22.500 --> 00:24:23.399 Verse 46 00:24:23.400 --> 00:24:24.880 Jesus recognizes 00:24:24.880 --> 00:24:26.140 You dishonor me 00:24:26.140 --> 00:24:27.400 You're attacking me 00:24:27.400 --> 00:24:28.100 Personally now 00:24:28.100 --> 00:24:28.880 Not even about 00:24:28.880 --> 00:24:30.000 The truth I'm giving you 00:24:30.000 --> 00:24:31.880 And then in verse 48 00:24:31.880 --> 00:24:33.980 They say 00:24:33.980 --> 00:24:35.259 You are a Samaritan 00:24:35.259 --> 00:24:38.120 And have a demon 00:24:38.120 --> 00:24:40.400 See they're going after 00:24:40.400 --> 00:24:41.800 His humanity 00:24:41.800 --> 00:24:42.500 By saying 00:24:42.500 --> 00:24:43.019 You're not even 00:24:43.019 --> 00:24:44.120 A pure blooded 00:24:44.120 --> 00:24:45.240 Child of Abraham 00:24:45.240 --> 00:24:45.860 You're not even 00:24:45.860 --> 00:24:46.820 A pure breed Jew 00:24:46.820 --> 00:24:48.120 You're a Samaritan 00:24:48.120 --> 00:24:49.140 You're a mixed race 00:24:49.140 --> 00:24:49.960 They're attacking 00:24:49.960 --> 00:24:50.680 His humanity 00:24:50.680 --> 00:24:51.700 Your humanity 00:24:51.700 --> 00:24:52.860 Is of a lower quality 00:24:52.859 --> 00:24:53.779 Than ours 00:24:53.779 --> 00:24:55.599 And you have a demon 00:24:55.599 --> 00:24:56.299 So they're attacking 00:24:56.299 --> 00:24:57.059 His divinity 00:24:57.059 --> 00:24:58.139 You're not of the 00:24:58.139 --> 00:24:58.759 Holy God 00:24:58.759 --> 00:24:59.779 Your divinity 00:24:59.779 --> 00:25:00.539 Is polluted 00:25:00.539 --> 00:25:00.959 You've got 00:25:00.959 --> 00:25:01.899 The influence 00:25:01.899 --> 00:25:02.579 Of Satan 00:25:02.579 --> 00:25:04.559 They go after 00:25:04.559 --> 00:25:05.339 His person 00:25:05.339 --> 00:25:09.419 Satan's obsession 00:25:09.419 --> 00:25:10.859 Has always been 00:25:10.859 --> 00:25:11.559 To kill 00:25:11.559 --> 00:25:12.699 The seed 00:25:12.699 --> 00:25:13.479 The promised 00:25:13.479 --> 00:25:14.199 Seed 00:25:14.199 --> 00:25:15.179 Of the woman 00:25:15.179 --> 00:25:17.479 Look at 00:25:17.479 --> 00:25:18.740 Verse 40 00:25:18.740 --> 00:25:21.400 You seek 00:25:21.400 --> 00:25:22.140 To kill me 00:25:22.140 --> 00:25:22.839 Jesus says 00:25:22.839 --> 00:25:23.380 A man 00:25:23.380 --> 00:25:24.000 Who has told you 00:25:24.000 --> 00:25:24.579 The truth 00:25:24.579 --> 00:25:25.120 The truth 00:25:25.120 --> 00:25:25.480 I heard 00:25:25.480 --> 00:25:26.120 From God 00:25:26.120 --> 00:25:27.279 Now look down 00:25:27.279 --> 00:25:28.240 At verse 59 00:25:28.240 --> 00:25:29.880 They picked up 00:25:29.880 --> 00:25:30.359 Stones 00:25:30.359 --> 00:25:31.900 To throw at him 00:25:31.900 --> 00:25:36.160 It was Satan 00:25:36.160 --> 00:25:37.140 Through Cain 00:25:37.140 --> 00:25:38.859 Trying to kill 00:25:38.859 --> 00:25:39.720 Abel 00:25:39.720 --> 00:25:40.859 The seed of the woman 00:25:40.859 --> 00:25:41.759 Through whom the promise 00:25:41.759 --> 00:25:42.200 Would come 00:25:42.200 --> 00:25:42.799 That would crush 00:25:42.799 --> 00:25:43.660 The serpent's head 00:25:43.660 --> 00:25:44.840 It was Satan 00:25:44.840 --> 00:25:45.540 Through Pharaoh 00:25:45.540 --> 00:25:46.240 To wipe out 00:25:46.240 --> 00:25:47.400 All the boys 00:25:47.400 --> 00:25:48.060 The seed 00:25:48.060 --> 00:25:49.160 That God would send 00:25:49.160 --> 00:25:49.779 To crush 00:25:49.779 --> 00:25:51.060 The serpent's head 00:25:51.060 --> 00:25:52.440 It was Jezebel 00:25:52.440 --> 00:25:53.480 Haman 00:25:53.480 --> 00:25:55.240 King Herod the Great 00:25:55.240 --> 00:25:56.060 Killing all the baby 00:25:56.060 --> 00:25:56.880 Boys in Israel 00:25:56.880 --> 00:25:58.120 When Christ was born 00:25:58.120 --> 00:25:59.300 It's always Satan 00:25:59.300 --> 00:26:00.380 Trying to kill 00:26:00.380 --> 00:26:01.380 The promised seed 00:26:01.380 --> 00:26:01.920 Of the woman 00:26:01.920 --> 00:26:02.900 The seed that would 00:26:02.900 --> 00:26:04.060 Crush the head 00:26:04.060 --> 00:26:05.060 Of the serpent 00:26:05.060 --> 00:26:06.160 And now it's 00:26:06.160 --> 00:26:07.100 The Pharisees 00:26:07.100 --> 00:26:09.120 Stones in their hands 00:26:09.120 --> 00:26:10.160 Ready to smash 00:26:10.160 --> 00:26:11.259 The head of this man 00:26:11.259 --> 00:26:17.200 In 2 Corinthians 11 00:26:17.200 --> 00:26:17.819 We're told 00:26:17.819 --> 00:26:18.740 There are 00:26:18.740 --> 00:26:19.640 False 00:26:19.640 --> 00:26:20.660 Apostles 00:26:20.660 --> 00:26:21.879 There are 00:26:21.879 --> 00:26:23.019 Deceitful workmen 00:26:23.019 --> 00:26:24.119 Disguising themselves 00:26:24.119 --> 00:26:26.140 As apostles of Christ 00:26:26.140 --> 00:26:27.720 Paul wrote 00:26:27.720 --> 00:26:28.319 No wonder 00:26:28.319 --> 00:26:29.160 Even Satan 00:26:29.160 --> 00:26:30.140 Disguises himself 00:26:30.140 --> 00:26:30.960 As an angel 00:26:30.960 --> 00:26:31.480 Of light 00:26:31.480 --> 00:26:32.220 His servants 00:26:32.220 --> 00:26:33.480 Disguise themselves 00:26:33.480 --> 00:26:34.140 As servants 00:26:34.140 --> 00:26:34.859 Of righteousness 00:26:34.859 --> 00:26:36.160 Their end 00:26:36.160 --> 00:26:37.180 Will correspond 00:26:37.180 --> 00:26:38.599 To their deeds 00:26:38.599 --> 00:26:40.200 Leave the justice 00:26:40.200 --> 00:26:40.900 In the hands 00:26:40.900 --> 00:26:41.440 Of God 00:26:41.440 --> 00:26:42.980 Pray for them 00:26:42.980 --> 00:26:44.600 And know that God 00:26:44.600 --> 00:26:46.180 Will bring his justice 00:26:46.180 --> 00:26:46.960 Their end 00:26:46.960 --> 00:26:47.960 Will correspond 00:26:47.960 --> 00:26:48.900 With their deeds 00:26:48.900 --> 00:26:49.920 Misleading many 00:26:49.920 --> 00:26:51.360 In the name of Christ 00:26:51.360 --> 00:26:52.840 Jude 4 00:26:52.840 --> 00:26:54.060 Points out this same problem 00:26:54.060 --> 00:26:54.680 As a caution 00:26:54.680 --> 00:26:55.680 To the true church 00:26:55.680 --> 00:26:56.980 He says 00:26:56.980 --> 00:26:57.840 Certain people 00:26:57.840 --> 00:26:59.160 Have crept in 00:26:59.160 --> 00:27:00.220 To the church 00:27:00.220 --> 00:27:00.980 Unnoticed 00:27:00.980 --> 00:27:02.280 What do they do? 00:27:03.620 --> 00:27:04.360 They pervert 00:27:04.360 --> 00:27:05.480 The grace of our God 00:27:05.480 --> 00:27:06.620 Into sensuality 00:27:06.620 --> 00:27:07.860 And deny 00:27:07.860 --> 00:27:08.940 Our only master 00:27:08.940 --> 00:27:10.160 And Lord Jesus Christ 00:27:10.160 --> 00:27:11.360 He calls them 00:27:11.360 --> 00:27:12.100 Hidden reefs 00:27:12.100 --> 00:27:12.860 He says 00:27:12.860 --> 00:27:14.060 They feast with you 00:27:14.060 --> 00:27:15.580 Without fear 00:27:15.580 --> 00:27:16.400 They are shepherds 00:27:16.400 --> 00:27:17.160 Feeding themselves 00:27:17.160 --> 00:27:18.660 Waterless clouds 00:27:18.660 --> 00:27:20.500 Swept along by winds 00:27:20.500 --> 00:27:21.900 Fruitless trees 00:27:21.900 --> 00:27:23.380 In late autumn 00:27:23.380 --> 00:27:25.560 Remember the feast of booze 00:27:25.560 --> 00:27:27.320 Celebrating the bountiful harvest 00:27:27.320 --> 00:27:28.880 But if they're in the middle 00:27:28.880 --> 00:27:29.560 Of that feast 00:27:29.560 --> 00:27:30.660 They are twice dead 00:27:30.660 --> 00:27:31.840 And uprooted 00:27:31.840 --> 00:27:33.240 They do not bear 00:27:33.240 --> 00:27:34.300 The fruit that keeps 00:27:34.300 --> 00:27:34.980 With repentance 00:27:34.980 --> 00:27:37.019 They are wild waves 00:27:37.019 --> 00:27:37.599 Of the sea 00:27:37.599 --> 00:27:39.140 Casting up the foam 00:27:39.140 --> 00:27:40.400 Of their own shame 00:27:40.400 --> 00:27:41.960 They are wandering stars 00:27:41.960 --> 00:27:43.559 For whom the gloom 00:27:43.559 --> 00:27:44.880 Of outer darkness 00:27:44.880 --> 00:27:46.720 Has been reserved 00:27:46.720 --> 00:27:47.559 Forever 00:27:47.559 --> 00:27:50.259 Such men 00:27:50.259 --> 00:27:51.299 Do not make room 00:27:51.299 --> 00:27:52.160 In their hearts 00:27:52.160 --> 00:27:53.400 For the word of God 00:27:53.400 --> 00:27:54.880 And there will be 00:27:54.880 --> 00:27:55.960 No room for them 00:27:55.960 --> 00:27:57.559 In the house 00:27:57.559 --> 00:27:58.259 Of God 00:27:58.259 --> 00:27:59.000 Forever 00:27:59.000 --> 00:28:02.359 How do you respond 00:28:02.359 --> 00:28:03.779 To the word of the Lord 00:28:03.779 --> 00:28:05.420 If you reject 00:28:05.420 --> 00:28:06.700 The word of Jesus 00:28:06.700 --> 00:28:08.839 Then you will die 00:28:08.839 --> 00:28:09.740 In your sins 00:28:09.740 --> 00:28:11.059 If you are truly 00:28:11.059 --> 00:28:12.079 My disciples 00:28:12.079 --> 00:28:12.799 Jesus says 00:28:12.799 --> 00:28:13.880 My word will 00:28:13.880 --> 00:28:14.740 Abide 00:28:14.740 --> 00:28:15.859 In you 00:28:15.859 --> 00:28:18.139 Well 00:28:18.139 --> 00:28:19.579 If those are the 00:28:19.579 --> 00:28:20.459 Sons of the devil 00:28:20.459 --> 00:28:22.000 How about the others 00:28:22.000 --> 00:28:22.919 Who do respond 00:28:22.919 --> 00:28:23.619 By faith 00:28:23.619 --> 00:28:25.419 Do we have any help 00:28:25.419 --> 00:28:26.459 To discern 00:28:26.459 --> 00:28:27.479 Or find encouragement 00:28:27.479 --> 00:28:28.240 If you are 00:28:28.240 --> 00:28:29.479 Not a son of the devil 00:28:29.479 --> 00:28:30.379 But you're a true 00:28:30.379 --> 00:28:31.179 Spiritual son 00:28:31.179 --> 00:28:31.959 Of Abraham 00:28:31.959 --> 00:28:33.819 Yes we do 00:28:33.819 --> 00:28:35.500 See their argument 00:28:35.500 --> 00:28:36.599 The argument of the Pharisees 00:28:36.599 --> 00:28:37.159 Is this 00:28:37.159 --> 00:28:38.819 Your nature 00:28:38.819 --> 00:28:39.679 Is determined 00:28:39.679 --> 00:28:40.419 By birth 00:28:40.419 --> 00:28:41.000 And birth 00:28:41.000 --> 00:28:41.599 Is determined 00:28:41.599 --> 00:28:42.619 By paternity 00:28:42.619 --> 00:28:43.119 This is their 00:28:43.119 --> 00:28:44.059 Jewish way of thinking 00:28:44.059 --> 00:28:45.339 So who I am 00:28:45.339 --> 00:28:46.439 Is based on my bloodline 00:28:46.439 --> 00:28:47.179 And it comes through 00:28:47.179 --> 00:28:48.899 The line of my fathers 00:28:48.899 --> 00:28:50.599 Verse 33 00:28:50.599 --> 00:28:50.959 They say 00:28:50.959 --> 00:28:51.639 We are the offspring 00:28:51.639 --> 00:28:52.199 Of Abraham 00:28:52.199 --> 00:28:54.279 Now remember 00:28:54.279 --> 00:28:55.619 Jesus began this message 00:28:55.619 --> 00:28:56.619 He starts by saying 00:28:56.619 --> 00:28:57.740 If you're my disciple 00:28:57.740 --> 00:28:59.139 My word will abide in you 00:28:59.139 --> 00:29:00.699 But then come the hecklers 00:29:00.699 --> 00:29:01.079 And all those 00:29:01.079 --> 00:29:01.659 Trying to pull them 00:29:01.659 --> 00:29:02.439 Way off topic 00:29:02.439 --> 00:29:03.339 They're pulling in Abraham 00:29:03.339 --> 00:29:03.939 And the demons 00:29:03.939 --> 00:29:05.639 He does not lose sight 00:29:05.639 --> 00:29:06.299 Of his point 00:29:06.299 --> 00:29:07.399 My point to you 00:29:07.399 --> 00:29:08.259 Is that my word 00:29:08.259 --> 00:29:09.599 Will abide in you 00:29:09.599 --> 00:29:11.019 If you are truly saved 00:29:11.019 --> 00:29:12.019 But he uses 00:29:12.019 --> 00:29:12.859 Their same arguments 00:29:12.859 --> 00:29:13.480 He said okay 00:29:13.480 --> 00:29:15.240 We can talk about Abraham 00:29:15.240 --> 00:29:16.960 We can talk about Abraham 00:29:16.960 --> 00:29:19.539 Jesus uses Abraham 00:29:19.539 --> 00:29:21.079 In a way that 00:29:21.079 --> 00:29:21.799 That is going to be 00:29:21.799 --> 00:29:22.359 So helpful 00:29:22.359 --> 00:29:23.079 That all of the 00:29:23.079 --> 00:29:23.579 New Testament 00:29:23.579 --> 00:29:24.460 Apostles are going to 00:29:24.460 --> 00:29:25.319 Then pick up on 00:29:25.319 --> 00:29:25.779 Okay 00:29:25.779 --> 00:29:26.640 He says so 00:29:26.640 --> 00:29:27.620 You're trying to say 00:29:27.620 --> 00:29:29.200 You are holy and righteous 00:29:29.200 --> 00:29:29.799 Because you have 00:29:29.799 --> 00:29:30.940 The bloodline of Abraham 00:29:30.940 --> 00:29:32.519 He said I'll tell you 00:29:32.519 --> 00:29:33.680 What made Abraham special 00:29:33.680 --> 00:29:35.220 It was not his blood 00:29:35.220 --> 00:29:36.940 It was his faith 00:29:36.940 --> 00:29:38.559 He says there are the 00:29:38.559 --> 00:29:39.579 There are the physical 00:29:39.579 --> 00:29:40.559 Seed of Abraham 00:29:40.559 --> 00:29:41.500 The Jews 00:29:41.500 --> 00:29:42.799 The whole point in that 00:29:42.799 --> 00:29:43.359 Was to bring 00:29:43.359 --> 00:29:44.199 The Messiah 00:29:44.199 --> 00:29:46.000 But what you need 00:29:46.000 --> 00:29:46.740 To pay attention to 00:29:46.740 --> 00:29:47.639 Are the spiritual 00:29:47.639 --> 00:29:48.699 Sons of Abraham 00:29:48.699 --> 00:29:51.079 In verse 35 00:29:51.079 --> 00:29:52.659 He says look 00:29:52.659 --> 00:29:54.259 Only it's the 00:29:54.259 --> 00:29:55.639 Spiritual son of Abraham 00:29:55.639 --> 00:29:56.539 Only the one who 00:29:56.539 --> 00:29:57.899 Truly belongs to God 00:29:57.899 --> 00:29:58.479 By faith 00:29:58.479 --> 00:29:59.279 Like Abraham 00:29:59.279 --> 00:30:00.539 In verse 35 00:30:00.539 --> 00:30:02.359 That's the spiritual son 00:30:02.359 --> 00:30:03.139 That gets to stay 00:30:03.139 --> 00:30:03.839 In the land 00:30:03.839 --> 00:30:04.699 In the temple 00:30:04.699 --> 00:30:05.639 In the house 00:30:05.639 --> 00:30:06.459 Of the father 00:30:06.459 --> 00:30:07.879 The house of God 00:30:07.879 --> 00:30:08.339 Forever 00:30:08.339 --> 00:30:11.259 He says okay 00:30:11.259 --> 00:30:11.859 You want to talk 00:30:11.859 --> 00:30:12.579 About Abraham 00:30:12.579 --> 00:30:14.720 If Abraham's in view 00:30:14.720 --> 00:30:17.939 You are not Isaac 00:30:17.939 --> 00:30:18.919 Of the promised 00:30:18.919 --> 00:30:19.679 Line of blessing 00:30:19.679 --> 00:30:21.099 You are Ishmael 00:30:21.099 --> 00:30:23.019 You are the son 00:30:23.019 --> 00:30:23.859 Of the slave 00:30:23.859 --> 00:30:24.959 You are slaves 00:30:24.959 --> 00:30:25.679 To your sin 00:30:25.679 --> 00:30:27.299 You want to talk 00:30:27.299 --> 00:30:28.339 About the line 00:30:28.339 --> 00:30:28.919 Of blessing 00:30:28.919 --> 00:30:30.519 You are not Abel 00:30:30.519 --> 00:30:31.720 Or Seth 00:30:31.720 --> 00:30:33.000 You are Cain 00:30:33.000 --> 00:30:36.119 In verse 56 00:30:36.119 --> 00:30:39.160 Jesus says 00:30:39.160 --> 00:30:40.740 If you're like Abraham 00:30:40.740 --> 00:30:41.839 You will bear 00:30:41.839 --> 00:30:42.700 The same fruit 00:30:42.700 --> 00:30:43.799 Your works will 00:30:43.799 --> 00:30:44.700 Correspond to the 00:30:44.700 --> 00:30:45.480 Works of Abraham 00:30:45.480 --> 00:30:46.579 What was Abraham's 00:30:46.579 --> 00:30:46.920 Work 00:30:46.920 --> 00:30:49.059 Look at verse 56 00:30:49.059 --> 00:30:50.920 Abraham rejoiced 00:30:50.920 --> 00:30:51.920 That he would 00:30:51.920 --> 00:30:52.740 See my day 00:30:52.740 --> 00:30:54.039 And he saw it 00:30:54.039 --> 00:30:55.039 And he was glad 00:30:55.039 --> 00:30:56.680 Now how 00:30:56.680 --> 00:30:57.640 Did Abraham 00:30:57.640 --> 00:30:58.839 See the day 00:30:58.839 --> 00:30:59.380 Of the Lord 00:30:59.380 --> 00:31:01.599 What a great promise 00:31:01.599 --> 00:31:03.079 See he rejoiced 00:31:03.079 --> 00:31:04.079 In anticipation 00:31:04.079 --> 00:31:05.339 Of the salvation 00:31:05.339 --> 00:31:06.039 That would come 00:31:06.039 --> 00:31:07.480 But then he 00:31:07.480 --> 00:31:08.059 He actually 00:31:08.059 --> 00:31:09.279 Saw it 00:31:09.279 --> 00:31:10.459 And was satisfied 00:31:10.459 --> 00:31:11.079 In it 00:31:11.079 --> 00:31:12.099 Was glad 00:31:12.099 --> 00:31:13.339 God gave him 00:31:13.339 --> 00:31:13.839 That faith 00:31:13.839 --> 00:31:14.399 By what he 00:31:14.399 --> 00:31:15.299 Actually saw 00:31:15.299 --> 00:31:17.099 One commentator 00:31:17.099 --> 00:31:18.219 Summarized it this way 00:31:18.219 --> 00:31:19.740 How did Abraham 00:31:19.740 --> 00:31:21.059 See our Lord's day 00:31:21.059 --> 00:31:21.919 Verse 56 00:31:21.919 --> 00:31:24.039 How did Abraham 00:31:24.039 --> 00:31:25.019 See the life 00:31:25.019 --> 00:31:25.740 And the ministry 00:31:25.740 --> 00:31:26.219 Of Jesus 00:31:26.219 --> 00:31:27.000 On earth 00:31:27.000 --> 00:31:29.099 The same way 00:31:29.099 --> 00:31:29.639 Abraham 00:31:29.640 --> 00:31:31.900 Saw that future city 00:31:31.900 --> 00:31:32.960 That future land 00:31:32.960 --> 00:31:34.160 Heaven itself 00:31:34.160 --> 00:31:36.259 It was by faith 00:31:36.259 --> 00:31:38.460 God did not give Abraham 00:31:38.460 --> 00:31:39.520 Some special vision 00:31:39.520 --> 00:31:40.320 Of our Lord's 00:31:40.320 --> 00:31:41.360 Life and ministry 00:31:41.360 --> 00:31:42.460 But he did give him 00:31:42.460 --> 00:31:44.460 The spiritual perception 00:31:44.460 --> 00:31:47.259 To see those future events 00:31:47.259 --> 00:31:49.380 Certainly Abraham saw 00:31:49.380 --> 00:31:51.040 The birth of the Messiah 00:31:51.040 --> 00:31:52.820 In the miraculous birth 00:31:52.820 --> 00:31:53.660 Of his own son 00:31:53.660 --> 00:31:55.360 And when Melchizedek 00:31:55.360 --> 00:31:56.400 The priest ministered 00:31:56.400 --> 00:31:57.000 To Abraham 00:31:57.000 --> 00:31:58.180 God used that 00:31:58.180 --> 00:31:59.180 To show Abraham 00:31:59.180 --> 00:32:00.680 The heavenly priesthood 00:32:00.680 --> 00:32:02.019 Of our Lord Jesus Christ 00:32:02.019 --> 00:32:03.059 And he certainly 00:32:03.059 --> 00:32:03.880 Saw Calvary 00:32:03.880 --> 00:32:05.059 When he offered Isaac 00:32:05.059 --> 00:32:05.920 To God 00:32:05.920 --> 00:32:07.059 In Genesis 22 00:32:07.059 --> 00:32:08.460 Then when his son 00:32:08.460 --> 00:32:08.920 Grew up 00:32:08.920 --> 00:32:09.700 Isaac grew up 00:32:09.700 --> 00:32:10.539 And was married 00:32:10.539 --> 00:32:11.640 In Genesis 24 00:32:11.640 --> 00:32:12.940 Abraham could see 00:32:12.940 --> 00:32:13.900 Even in that marriage 00:32:13.900 --> 00:32:14.740 A picture 00:32:14.740 --> 00:32:15.960 Of the marriage 00:32:15.960 --> 00:32:16.859 Of the Lamb 00:32:16.859 --> 00:32:17.680 Of God 00:32:17.680 --> 00:32:18.819 To his church 00:32:18.819 --> 00:32:20.660 Galatians 3 00:32:20.660 --> 00:32:21.940 6-14 00:32:21.940 --> 00:32:23.519 Explains this 00:32:23.519 --> 00:32:24.099 So clearly 00:32:24.099 --> 00:32:26.359 Abraham believed God 00:32:26.359 --> 00:32:27.799 And it was counted 00:32:27.799 --> 00:32:28.459 To him 00:32:28.459 --> 00:32:29.399 As righteousness 00:32:29.399 --> 00:32:30.919 Those of faith 00:32:30.919 --> 00:32:31.980 Who are the sons 00:32:31.980 --> 00:32:32.579 Of Abraham 00:32:32.579 --> 00:32:33.480 The scripture says 00:32:33.480 --> 00:32:34.639 Are those who 00:32:34.639 --> 00:32:36.379 Have that saving faith 00:32:36.379 --> 00:32:37.279 That God 00:32:37.279 --> 00:32:38.980 God foresaw 00:32:38.980 --> 00:32:40.459 That he would justify 00:32:40.459 --> 00:32:41.459 Not only the line 00:32:41.459 --> 00:32:41.939 Of Abraham 00:32:41.939 --> 00:32:43.500 But all the Gentiles 00:32:43.500 --> 00:32:44.000 As well 00:32:44.000 --> 00:32:45.019 And he preached 00:32:45.019 --> 00:32:46.000 The gospel to them 00:32:46.000 --> 00:32:46.759 Beforehand 00:32:46.759 --> 00:32:47.679 Even to Abraham 00:32:47.679 --> 00:32:48.199 Saying 00:32:48.199 --> 00:32:49.379 In you 00:32:49.379 --> 00:32:51.099 Shall all the nations 00:32:51.099 --> 00:32:52.279 Be blessed 00:32:52.279 --> 00:32:55.480 One last connection 00:32:55.480 --> 00:32:56.019 Think about 00:32:56.019 --> 00:32:56.819 Where they're standing 00:32:56.819 --> 00:32:57.839 Even this very moment 00:32:57.839 --> 00:33:00.180 A couple weeks ago 00:33:00.180 --> 00:33:00.460 We said 00:33:00.460 --> 00:33:01.039 As they would come 00:33:01.039 --> 00:33:01.539 To these feasts 00:33:01.539 --> 00:33:02.160 They would be singing 00:33:02.160 --> 00:33:03.539 The Psalms of Ascent 00:33:03.539 --> 00:33:05.579 And they would be singing 00:33:05.579 --> 00:33:06.099 These Psalms 00:33:06.099 --> 00:33:06.859 As they climbed up 00:33:06.859 --> 00:33:07.500 This mountain 00:33:07.500 --> 00:33:08.660 And now they're standing 00:33:08.660 --> 00:33:09.299 On the temple 00:33:09.299 --> 00:33:10.700 And the temple 00:33:10.700 --> 00:33:11.539 Is one peak 00:33:11.539 --> 00:33:12.700 Down the hill 00:33:12.700 --> 00:33:13.500 Is another hill 00:33:13.500 --> 00:33:14.079 Called the hill 00:33:14.079 --> 00:33:14.740 Of Calvary 00:33:14.740 --> 00:33:15.859 And it's all part 00:33:15.859 --> 00:33:16.779 Of this great mountain 00:33:16.779 --> 00:33:17.759 The mountain 00:33:17.759 --> 00:33:18.660 They're standing on 00:33:18.660 --> 00:33:19.980 Is Mount Moriah 00:33:19.980 --> 00:33:21.839 The same mountain 00:33:21.839 --> 00:33:22.539 Where God called 00:33:22.539 --> 00:33:23.599 Abraham to walk up 00:33:23.599 --> 00:33:24.259 With Isaac 00:33:24.259 --> 00:33:26.200 And to trust him 00:33:26.200 --> 00:33:27.019 And abide 00:33:27.019 --> 00:33:28.140 In the word of the Lord 00:33:28.140 --> 00:33:28.920 By faith 00:33:28.920 --> 00:33:30.319 That very mountain 00:33:30.319 --> 00:33:31.759 And Jesus says 00:33:31.759 --> 00:33:33.160 Before Abraham 00:33:33.160 --> 00:33:33.640 Was 00:33:33.640 --> 00:33:34.799 I am 00:33:34.799 --> 00:33:36.900 I am the one 00:33:36.900 --> 00:33:37.799 Who showed 00:33:37.799 --> 00:33:38.920 This shadow 00:33:38.920 --> 00:33:39.680 Of the gospel 00:33:39.680 --> 00:33:40.940 And gave Abraham 00:33:40.940 --> 00:33:42.120 A faith to believe 00:33:42.120 --> 00:33:45.440 And just as I did 00:33:45.440 --> 00:33:46.079 For Abraham 00:33:46.079 --> 00:33:47.220 To disciple him 00:33:47.220 --> 00:33:47.880 To grow him 00:33:47.880 --> 00:33:48.620 To show him 00:33:48.619 --> 00:33:49.899 My plan of salvation 00:33:49.899 --> 00:33:50.959 I do that 00:33:50.959 --> 00:33:52.139 For all my true disciples 00:33:52.139 --> 00:33:53.039 Who abide in me 00:33:53.039 --> 00:33:53.819 Today 00:33:53.819 --> 00:33:55.859 What does it mean 00:33:55.859 --> 00:33:56.719 To be a disciple 00:33:56.719 --> 00:33:59.279 See look at 31 00:33:59.279 --> 00:33:59.959 Jesus says 00:33:59.959 --> 00:34:01.479 If you believe in me 00:34:01.479 --> 00:34:02.439 And abide in my word 00:34:02.439 --> 00:34:03.379 Then you are truly 00:34:03.379 --> 00:34:05.019 My disciples 00:34:05.019 --> 00:34:07.339 You must abide 00:34:07.339 --> 00:34:08.239 In the word of the Lord 00:34:08.239 --> 00:34:09.880 To be truly his disciple 00:34:09.880 --> 00:34:10.940 You will continue 00:34:10.940 --> 00:34:11.779 Learning 00:34:11.779 --> 00:34:12.759 You will continue 00:34:12.759 --> 00:34:13.859 Taking in his word 00:34:13.859 --> 00:34:14.679 And letting his word 00:34:14.679 --> 00:34:15.659 Change you 00:34:15.659 --> 00:34:17.359 A disciple 00:34:17.359 --> 00:34:18.359 Is a follower 00:34:18.360 --> 00:34:19.980 And adherent 00:34:19.980 --> 00:34:21.059 To a person 00:34:21.059 --> 00:34:21.940 It's someone 00:34:21.940 --> 00:34:22.780 Who puts themselves 00:34:22.780 --> 00:34:23.780 Under the teachings 00:34:23.780 --> 00:34:24.559 And practices 00:34:24.559 --> 00:34:25.480 Of someone else 00:34:25.480 --> 00:34:26.940 You give your full 00:34:26.940 --> 00:34:28.640 Personal loyalty 00:34:28.640 --> 00:34:29.539 And support 00:34:29.539 --> 00:34:30.519 To that person 00:34:30.519 --> 00:34:31.780 That's what it means 00:34:31.780 --> 00:34:32.620 To be a disciple 00:34:32.620 --> 00:34:34.140 And he says 00:34:34.140 --> 00:34:35.900 Those I adopt 00:34:35.900 --> 00:34:36.880 Those who get to live 00:34:36.880 --> 00:34:37.780 In my father's house 00:34:37.780 --> 00:34:38.160 Forever 00:34:38.160 --> 00:34:39.780 I disciple them 00:34:39.780 --> 00:34:40.880 In my word 00:34:40.880 --> 00:34:43.760 So if you are growing 00:34:43.760 --> 00:34:45.620 As a disciple 00:34:45.620 --> 00:34:46.200 Of Jesus 00:34:46.199 --> 00:34:47.399 If you are growing 00:34:47.399 --> 00:34:48.219 Through abiding 00:34:48.219 --> 00:34:49.059 In his word 00:34:49.059 --> 00:34:50.039 Then you can have 00:34:50.039 --> 00:34:50.500 Assurance 00:34:50.500 --> 00:34:51.219 That you have been 00:34:51.219 --> 00:34:52.000 Adopted 00:34:52.000 --> 00:34:53.079 Into his family 00:34:53.079 --> 00:34:55.419 1 John 00:34:55.419 --> 00:34:56.239 Chapter 2 00:34:56.239 --> 00:34:56.919 Verse 14 00:34:56.919 --> 00:34:57.679 Jesus says 00:34:57.679 --> 00:34:59.460 You know him 00:34:59.460 --> 00:35:01.139 Who is from the beginning 00:35:01.139 --> 00:35:02.500 Before Abraham was 00:35:02.500 --> 00:35:03.119 I am 00:35:03.119 --> 00:35:04.619 And in him 00:35:04.619 --> 00:35:05.579 You are strong 00:35:05.579 --> 00:35:06.879 The word of God 00:35:06.879 --> 00:35:08.119 Abides in you 00:35:08.119 --> 00:35:09.679 And you have overcome 00:35:09.679 --> 00:35:10.980 The evil one 00:35:10.980 --> 00:35:12.359 Jesus says 00:35:12.359 --> 00:35:13.419 I will disciple you 00:35:13.420 --> 00:35:14.059 In my word 00:35:14.059 --> 00:35:15.260 And you will know 00:35:15.260 --> 00:35:15.860 My father 00:35:15.860 --> 00:35:17.200 Has adopted you 00:35:17.200 --> 00:35:18.260 By the evidence 00:35:18.260 --> 00:35:19.200 That my word 00:35:19.200 --> 00:35:20.500 Dwells in you 00:35:20.500 --> 00:35:21.579 It grows in you 00:35:21.579 --> 00:35:22.720 Because the Lord 00:35:22.720 --> 00:35:23.480 Disciplines 00:35:23.480 --> 00:35:24.639 Those he loves 00:35:24.639 --> 00:35:27.519 I traced out for you 00:35:27.519 --> 00:35:28.659 The portrait 00:35:28.659 --> 00:35:29.820 Of those who are 00:35:29.820 --> 00:35:30.700 Children of the devil 00:35:30.700 --> 00:35:31.920 I want to go through 00:35:31.920 --> 00:35:33.619 The same passage 00:35:33.619 --> 00:35:34.400 And look at now 00:35:34.400 --> 00:35:35.760 What does that look like 00:35:35.760 --> 00:35:36.700 To be a disciple 00:35:36.700 --> 00:35:37.360 Of Christ 00:35:37.360 --> 00:35:38.780 One who truly 00:35:38.780 --> 00:35:39.900 Abides in his word 00:35:39.900 --> 00:35:41.860 Number one 00:35:41.860 --> 00:35:43.119 It looks like this 00:35:43.119 --> 00:35:45.579 You love Jesus 00:35:45.579 --> 00:35:47.239 And you can call 00:35:47.239 --> 00:35:47.880 God 00:35:47.880 --> 00:35:49.139 Your father 00:35:49.139 --> 00:35:50.500 Look at verse 42 00:35:50.500 --> 00:35:54.039 If God is your father 00:35:54.039 --> 00:35:55.019 You will 00:35:55.019 --> 00:35:55.799 Love me 00:35:55.799 --> 00:35:57.980 Number two 00:35:57.980 --> 00:35:59.119 You belong to God 00:35:59.119 --> 00:36:00.139 And you want 00:36:00.139 --> 00:36:00.900 To hear 00:36:00.900 --> 00:36:01.880 The word of God 00:36:01.880 --> 00:36:03.400 Verse 47 00:36:03.400 --> 00:36:05.460 Whoever is of God 00:36:05.460 --> 00:36:06.460 Hears 00:36:06.460 --> 00:36:07.500 The words 00:36:07.500 --> 00:36:08.199 Of God 00:36:08.199 --> 00:36:09.679 Number three 00:36:09.679 --> 00:36:10.559 You keep the word 00:36:10.559 --> 00:36:11.199 Of Christ 00:36:11.199 --> 00:36:12.279 And will never 00:36:12.279 --> 00:36:12.980 See death 00:36:12.980 --> 00:36:14.860 Look at verse 51 00:36:14.860 --> 00:36:15.659 Truly truly 00:36:15.659 --> 00:36:16.659 I say to you 00:36:16.659 --> 00:36:17.740 If anyone 00:36:17.740 --> 00:36:19.320 Keeps my word 00:36:19.320 --> 00:36:20.639 He will never 00:36:20.639 --> 00:36:21.699 See death 00:36:21.699 --> 00:36:23.480 As you abide 00:36:23.480 --> 00:36:24.000 In his word 00:36:24.000 --> 00:36:24.539 He gives you 00:36:24.539 --> 00:36:25.240 That assurance 00:36:25.240 --> 00:36:26.480 When you're laying 00:36:26.480 --> 00:36:27.280 On the deathbed 00:36:27.280 --> 00:36:27.760 One day 00:36:27.760 --> 00:36:28.679 It could be here 00:36:28.679 --> 00:36:29.159 Very soon 00:36:29.159 --> 00:36:30.159 For any one of us 00:36:30.159 --> 00:36:32.480 You have God's word 00:36:32.480 --> 00:36:33.360 In your heart 00:36:33.360 --> 00:36:35.039 You have the truth 00:36:35.039 --> 00:36:35.719 Of the promises 00:36:35.719 --> 00:36:36.619 From scripture 00:36:36.619 --> 00:36:37.840 Sealed to you 00:36:37.840 --> 00:36:38.619 By faith 00:36:38.619 --> 00:36:39.900 Through the Holy Spirit 00:36:39.900 --> 00:36:41.320 And even 00:36:41.320 --> 00:36:41.539 Even though 00:36:41.539 --> 00:36:42.519 Your sanctification 00:36:42.519 --> 00:36:43.300 Will be gradual 00:36:43.300 --> 00:36:43.960 And painful 00:36:43.960 --> 00:36:45.000 And you will 00:36:45.000 --> 00:36:46.380 Continue sinning 00:36:46.380 --> 00:36:47.539 Because of the flesh 00:36:47.539 --> 00:36:48.519 John says 00:36:48.519 --> 00:36:49.760 If anyone thinks 00:36:49.760 --> 00:36:50.519 He's without sin 00:36:50.519 --> 00:36:51.420 He deceives himself 00:36:51.420 --> 00:36:52.680 What you will be able 00:36:52.680 --> 00:36:54.019 To see is this pattern 00:36:54.019 --> 00:36:54.260 Though 00:36:54.260 --> 00:36:55.760 I used to not 00:36:55.760 --> 00:36:56.520 Love God's word 00:36:56.520 --> 00:36:57.340 Like I do now 00:36:57.340 --> 00:36:58.539 And I want to love 00:36:58.539 --> 00:36:59.300 It even more 00:36:59.300 --> 00:37:00.860 I used to not 00:37:00.860 --> 00:37:01.800 Abide in the word 00:37:01.800 --> 00:37:02.240 Of God 00:37:02.240 --> 00:37:03.160 The way I do now 00:37:03.160 --> 00:37:04.200 And I hope to 00:37:04.200 --> 00:37:04.880 Abide in it 00:37:04.880 --> 00:37:05.900 Fully and perfectly 00:37:05.900 --> 00:37:07.579 And when your soul 00:37:07.579 --> 00:37:08.420 Leaves your body 00:37:08.420 --> 00:37:09.860 You will abide 00:37:09.860 --> 00:37:11.059 In the word of God 00:37:11.059 --> 00:37:13.059 Jesus Christ himself 00:37:13.059 --> 00:37:14.200 You will dwell with him 00:37:14.200 --> 00:37:15.420 Perfectly 00:37:15.420 --> 00:37:16.559 And forever 00:37:16.559 --> 00:37:19.460 Number four 00:37:19.460 --> 00:37:20.500 You see Jesus 00:37:20.500 --> 00:37:22.220 Glorified by his 00:37:22.220 --> 00:37:22.620 Father 00:37:22.620 --> 00:37:23.559 In heaven 00:37:23.559 --> 00:37:24.620 Look at verse 54 00:37:24.619 --> 00:37:26.480 It is my Father 00:37:26.480 --> 00:37:27.639 Our God 00:37:27.639 --> 00:37:29.019 Who glorifies 00:37:29.019 --> 00:37:30.299 Jesus Christ 00:37:30.299 --> 00:37:33.359 When you hear 00:37:33.359 --> 00:37:34.500 The word of God 00:37:34.500 --> 00:37:35.880 You see Jesus 00:37:35.880 --> 00:37:37.099 And the spirit 00:37:37.099 --> 00:37:38.079 Stirs your heart 00:37:38.079 --> 00:37:39.299 And God once again 00:37:39.299 --> 00:37:40.759 Glorifies his son 00:37:40.759 --> 00:37:42.019 In your eyes 00:37:42.019 --> 00:37:44.920 Number five 00:37:44.920 --> 00:37:45.759 He teaches you 00:37:45.759 --> 00:37:47.460 To read his whole word 00:37:47.460 --> 00:37:48.279 All the Bible 00:37:48.279 --> 00:37:49.539 In the light of Christ 00:37:49.539 --> 00:37:50.639 Look at verse 58 00:37:50.639 --> 00:37:52.380 Truly truly 00:37:52.380 --> 00:37:53.079 I say to you 00:37:53.079 --> 00:37:54.380 Before Abraham was 00:37:54.380 --> 00:37:55.599 I am 00:37:55.599 --> 00:37:57.800 Paul picks up on this 00:37:57.800 --> 00:37:58.640 In Galatians 3 00:37:58.640 --> 00:37:58.940 He says 00:37:58.940 --> 00:38:00.059 The promises were made 00:38:00.059 --> 00:38:00.619 To Abraham 00:38:00.619 --> 00:38:01.640 And his offspring 00:38:01.640 --> 00:38:02.880 Saying 00:38:02.880 --> 00:38:04.220 It's not to all the Jews 00:38:04.220 --> 00:38:05.539 It's to the one offspring 00:38:05.539 --> 00:38:06.220 In the singular 00:38:06.220 --> 00:38:07.240 It's to Jesus 00:38:07.240 --> 00:38:08.720 And Jesus wants you 00:38:08.720 --> 00:38:10.019 To read your whole Bible 00:38:10.019 --> 00:38:10.820 That same way 00:38:10.820 --> 00:38:12.300 He says 00:38:12.300 --> 00:38:13.420 Before Abraham was 00:38:13.420 --> 00:38:14.019 I am 00:38:14.019 --> 00:38:15.740 Abraham saw the gospel 00:38:15.740 --> 00:38:17.700 He saw my kingdom coming 00:38:17.700 --> 00:38:19.539 And if you're in Christ 00:38:19.539 --> 00:38:20.760 If you're abiding in his word 00:38:20.760 --> 00:38:21.840 You will learn to read 00:38:21.840 --> 00:38:23.019 The whole Bible 00:38:23.019 --> 00:38:24.079 The whole word of God 00:38:24.079 --> 00:38:25.579 As the redemptive plan 00:38:25.579 --> 00:38:26.259 Of salvation 00:38:26.259 --> 00:38:27.619 Fulfilled in Christ 00:38:27.619 --> 00:38:28.980 All of God's promises 00:38:28.980 --> 00:38:29.840 Find their yes 00:38:29.840 --> 00:38:30.819 And amen 00:38:30.819 --> 00:38:31.940 In Jesus 00:38:31.940 --> 00:38:33.539 The last one 00:38:33.539 --> 00:38:34.059 Number six 00:38:34.059 --> 00:38:35.299 Is that your good works 00:38:35.299 --> 00:38:36.460 Will flow 00:38:36.460 --> 00:38:38.079 From rejoicing 00:38:38.079 --> 00:38:39.380 In the kingdom 00:38:39.380 --> 00:38:40.480 Of Christ 00:38:40.480 --> 00:38:41.900 Look at verse 39 00:38:41.900 --> 00:38:42.400 He says 00:38:42.400 --> 00:38:43.219 If you were 00:38:43.219 --> 00:38:44.299 Abraham's children 00:38:44.299 --> 00:38:45.639 You would be doing 00:38:45.639 --> 00:38:46.779 What Abraham did 00:38:46.779 --> 00:38:48.500 Then look at verse 56 00:38:48.500 --> 00:38:49.679 And this can be 00:38:49.679 --> 00:38:50.760 An encouragement to you 00:38:50.760 --> 00:38:51.940 If you are 00:38:51.940 --> 00:38:53.280 Adopted into the family 00:38:53.280 --> 00:38:53.719 Of God 00:38:53.719 --> 00:38:54.760 A true spiritual 00:38:54.760 --> 00:38:55.900 Child of God 00:38:55.900 --> 00:38:57.119 Like Abraham 00:38:57.119 --> 00:38:59.039 You will also rejoice 00:38:59.039 --> 00:39:01.500 At seeing that coming day 00:39:01.500 --> 00:39:02.719 When Jesus will return 00:39:02.719 --> 00:39:03.320 In glory 00:39:03.320 --> 00:39:04.940 And you will also 00:39:04.940 --> 00:39:05.820 Now see it 00:39:05.820 --> 00:39:07.000 And find satisfaction 00:39:07.000 --> 00:39:08.239 And be glad right now 00:39:08.239 --> 00:39:08.880 Spiritually 00:39:08.880 --> 00:39:10.219 I see the day 00:39:10.219 --> 00:39:11.280 I see the kingdom 00:39:11.280 --> 00:39:12.320 The rule of God 00:39:12.320 --> 00:39:14.099 Over my life 00:39:14.099 --> 00:39:16.739 And that's my 00:39:16.739 --> 00:39:18.380 Encouragement to you today 00:39:18.380 --> 00:39:19.960 Abide in the word 00:39:19.960 --> 00:39:21.019 Of the Lord 00:39:21.019 --> 00:39:22.980 He says that 00:39:22.980 --> 00:39:24.579 You belong to him 00:39:24.579 --> 00:39:26.159 You get to live 00:39:26.159 --> 00:39:27.179 In the house of God 00:39:27.179 --> 00:39:28.059 Now 00:39:28.059 --> 00:39:29.299 And forever 00:39:29.299 --> 00:39:33.920 Jesus standing in the temple 00:39:33.920 --> 00:39:36.019 They pick up stones 00:39:36.019 --> 00:39:37.940 They want to kill him 00:39:37.940 --> 00:39:38.699 Right there 00:39:38.699 --> 00:39:39.839 On temple grounds 00:39:39.839 --> 00:39:42.299 And again 00:39:42.299 --> 00:39:42.759 I don't know 00:39:42.759 --> 00:39:43.299 If Jesus 00:39:43.300 --> 00:39:44.620 Looked 00:39:44.620 --> 00:39:45.280 But he would be 00:39:45.280 --> 00:39:46.039 Very aware 00:39:46.039 --> 00:39:48.400 On the hill of Calvary 00:39:48.400 --> 00:39:49.539 The edge of the wilderness 00:39:49.539 --> 00:39:51.720 Where the jackals 00:39:51.720 --> 00:39:52.680 And the demons 00:39:52.680 --> 00:39:54.660 And the goats 00:39:54.660 --> 00:39:55.460 That had the sins 00:39:55.460 --> 00:39:55.940 Of the nation 00:39:55.940 --> 00:39:56.539 Put on them 00:39:56.539 --> 00:39:57.500 On the day of atonement 00:39:57.500 --> 00:39:58.680 That were sent out 00:39:58.680 --> 00:40:00.160 That's where they roam around 00:40:00.160 --> 00:40:00.760 In the wilderness 00:40:00.760 --> 00:40:02.940 That's where he would die 00:40:02.940 --> 00:40:03.700 Not here 00:40:03.700 --> 00:40:04.560 Not in their hands 00:40:04.560 --> 00:40:05.200 By stones 00:40:05.200 --> 00:40:06.580 He would willfully 00:40:06.580 --> 00:40:08.280 Lay down his life 00:40:08.280 --> 00:40:09.700 In the wilderness 00:40:09.700 --> 00:40:11.780 He would say 00:40:11.780 --> 00:40:12.340 My God 00:40:12.340 --> 00:40:13.840 Why have you forsaken me 00:40:13.840 --> 00:40:15.600 Knowing that by being 00:40:15.600 --> 00:40:16.920 Forsaken spiritually 00:40:16.920 --> 00:40:18.480 It's so that 00:40:18.480 --> 00:40:19.900 People could be welcomed 00:40:19.900 --> 00:40:20.700 Into the house 00:40:20.700 --> 00:40:21.340 Of his father 00:40:21.340 --> 00:40:22.740 He would be forsaken 00:40:22.740 --> 00:40:24.160 So they could be accepted 00:40:24.159 --> 00:40:26.920 And his gospel goes out 00:40:26.920 --> 00:40:28.940 If you receive his word 00:40:28.940 --> 00:40:30.659 And abide in his truth 00:40:30.659 --> 00:40:33.940 You are in the house 00:40:33.940 --> 00:40:35.579 Of God the father 00:40:35.579 --> 00:40:38.359 And he did not have his life 00:40:38.359 --> 00:40:39.199 Taken from him 00:40:39.199 --> 00:40:40.980 He laid it down willfully 00:40:40.980 --> 00:40:42.619 To accomplish the mission 00:40:42.619 --> 00:40:44.739 That the father promised the son 00:40:44.739 --> 00:40:46.319 Sealed by the spirit 00:40:46.319 --> 00:40:47.899 And applied to you 00:40:47.900 --> 00:40:49.700 The plan of redemption 00:40:49.700 --> 00:40:51.960 Before time was even created 00:40:51.960 --> 00:40:53.519 Is now being applied 00:40:53.519 --> 00:40:54.500 In your life 00:40:54.500 --> 00:40:55.680 And the purpose 00:40:55.680 --> 00:40:56.619 Of your life now 00:40:56.619 --> 00:40:58.500 Is for the word of the Lord 00:40:58.500 --> 00:41:00.320 To abide in you 00:41:00.320 --> 00:41:02.800 Let the word of God 00:41:02.800 --> 00:41:03.700 Abide in you 00:41:03.700 --> 00:41:04.579 Let the spirit 00:41:04.579 --> 00:41:05.280 Reform you 00:41:05.280 --> 00:41:05.740 Change you 00:41:05.740 --> 00:41:06.500 Transform you 00:41:06.500 --> 00:41:07.280 By the renewing 00:41:07.280 --> 00:41:08.039 Of your minds 00:41:08.039 --> 00:41:09.920 A lifetime is too short 00:41:09.920 --> 00:41:10.360 Isn't it? 00:41:12.720 --> 00:41:14.119 Let me try to pull it together 00:41:14.119 --> 00:41:15.719 The Lord has given his word 00:41:15.719 --> 00:41:17.900 How you respond 00:41:17.900 --> 00:41:19.199 To the word of the Lord 00:41:19.199 --> 00:41:19.920 Reveals 00:41:19.920 --> 00:41:21.960 To whom you belong 00:41:21.960 --> 00:41:25.400 Christ came with one mission 00:41:25.400 --> 00:41:27.639 Give his life 00:41:27.639 --> 00:41:29.719 For your life 00:41:29.719 --> 00:41:33.539 And if you are ransomed 00:41:33.539 --> 00:41:34.259 By Jesus 00:41:34.259 --> 00:41:35.799 You're washed in his blood 00:41:35.799 --> 00:41:38.659 You are his disciple 00:41:38.659 --> 00:41:41.339 His word abides in you 00:41:41.339 --> 00:41:42.900 He will train you 00:41:42.900 --> 00:41:43.960 To abide in his word 00:41:43.960 --> 00:41:44.579 More and more 00:41:44.579 --> 00:41:45.480 He will grow you 00:41:45.480 --> 00:41:46.920 Into his likeness 00:41:46.920 --> 00:41:48.119 Forever 00:41:48.119 --> 00:41:58.639 My prayer for you 00:41:58.639 --> 00:41:59.099 Has been 00:41:59.099 --> 00:42:02.579 That everything else 00:42:02.579 --> 00:42:03.220 In your life 00:42:03.220 --> 00:42:04.820 That has caused you pain 00:42:04.820 --> 00:42:07.780 Every other thing 00:42:07.780 --> 00:42:09.880 That currently causes you stress 00:42:09.880 --> 00:42:11.720 And makes you want to doubt 00:42:11.720 --> 00:42:13.659 The goodness and kindness of God 00:42:13.659 --> 00:42:15.839 My prayer has simply been 00:42:15.839 --> 00:42:17.399 That he will show you 00:42:17.399 --> 00:42:18.920 A little bit more today 00:42:18.920 --> 00:42:22.219 Abide in his word 00:42:22.219 --> 00:42:25.159 Jesus came so that you can be 00:42:25.159 --> 00:42:26.339 Near the father 00:42:26.339 --> 00:42:28.379 Trust him 00:42:28.379 --> 00:42:30.839 And grow as his disciple 00:42:30.839 --> 00:42:32.819 Let's pray 00:42:32.819 --> 00:42:35.839 From Isaiah 41 00:42:35.840 --> 00:42:40.539 Oh God 00:42:40.539 --> 00:42:41.420 Oh God you chose us 00:42:41.420 --> 00:42:42.240 In Christ 00:42:42.240 --> 00:42:45.760 And you promised 00:42:45.760 --> 00:42:47.340 To never cast us off 00:42:47.340 --> 00:42:49.640 Thank you for sending 00:42:49.640 --> 00:42:50.700 Jesus your son 00:42:50.700 --> 00:42:52.200 The offspring of Abraham 00:42:52.200 --> 00:42:53.539 Your servant 00:42:53.539 --> 00:42:55.780 Thank you for calling us 00:42:55.780 --> 00:42:56.840 From the farthest corners 00:42:56.840 --> 00:42:57.579 Of the world 00:42:57.579 --> 00:42:59.700 Thank you for how you have 00:42:59.700 --> 00:43:00.740 Taken us 00:43:00.740 --> 00:43:02.340 Into your family 00:43:02.340 --> 00:43:04.480 Train us Lord 00:43:04.480 --> 00:43:05.960 To abide in your word 00:43:05.960 --> 00:43:07.860 To fear not 00:43:07.860 --> 00:43:10.200 But to trust that you are with us 00:43:10.200 --> 00:43:12.660 You have not left us as orphans 00:43:12.660 --> 00:43:15.460 We are not dismayed 00:43:15.460 --> 00:43:17.940 Because you strengthen us 00:43:17.940 --> 00:43:18.980 You help us 00:43:18.980 --> 00:43:20.440 You uphold us 00:43:20.440 --> 00:43:22.280 With your righteous right hand 00:43:22.280 --> 00:43:23.880 Our Lord Jesus 00:43:23.880 --> 00:43:24.840 Amen 00:43:24.840 --> 00:43:25.559 Amen 00:43:25.559 --> 00:43:27.100 Amen 00:43:27.100 --> 00:43:27.700 Amen 00:43:27.700 --> 00:43:28.740 Amen 00:43:28.740 --> 00:43:29.559 Amen 00:43:30.000 --> 00:43:31.579 Amen 00:43:31.579 --> 00:43:34.360 Amen 00:43:34.360 --> 00:43:44.579 Amen 00:43:44.579 --> 00:43:47.620 Amen 00:43:49.760 --> 00:43:50.680 Amen 00:43:50.680 --> 00:43:50.820 Amen 00:43:50.820 --> 00:43:51.340 Amen 00:43:51.340 --> 00:43:51.840 Amen 00:43:52.100 --> 00:43:54.260 Amen