The Validity of Jesus' Testimony - John 8:12-30
Understand It
- Why did Jesus say His own testimony was valid? (8:14)
- What two witnesses did Jesus claim testified on His behalf? (8:17-18)
- At what point did Jesus say that the people would know who He was? (8:27-28)
Apply It
- In what way can you testify on behalf of Jesus this week?
The Children of Abraham - John 8:31-41
Understand It
- What did Jesus say the truth would do for those who knew it? (8:32)
- Who did Jesus say is a slave to sin? (8:34)
- What is the result of being freed by the Son? (8:36)
Apply It
- How can you better enjoy your freedom in the Son?
The Children of the Devil - John 8:42-47
Understand It
- Why did Jesus say that His language was unclear to His audience? (8:43)
- What is the devil’s native language? (8:44)
- What did Jesus say that the person who belonged to God heard? (8:47)
Apply It
- What truth that is difficult for you to face will you ask God to help you confront today?
The Claims of Jesus About Himself - John 8:48-59
Understand It
- Of what did the Jews accuse Jesus? (8:48)
- Whom did Jesus claim to know? (8:55)
- Why were the Jews so astonished by what Jesus said? (8:57)
Apply It
- How can you seek God’s glory rather than your own in your work this week?
Jesus Heals a Man Born Blind - John 9:1-12
Understand It
- What question did Jesus’ disciples ask Him about the blind man’s condition? (9:2)
- Why had this man been born blind? (9:3)
- How did the blind man answer his neighbors’ question? (9:11)
Apply It
- Through what shortcoming in your life will you ask God to glorify Himself today?
The Pharisees Investigate the Healing - John 9:13-34
Understand It
- How did the blind man’s parents answer the Pharisees’ questions? (9:19-21)
- How did the blind man respond to the Pharisees? (9:25)
- What convinced the blind man that Jesus was from God? (9:33)
Apply It
- How would you challenge someone this week who disputed the authority of God?
Spiritual Blindness - John 9:35-41
Understand It
- What did Jesus ask the man who had been blind? (9:35)
- Who did Jesus claim to be? (9:37)
- What did the blind man do when Jesus told him who He was? (9:38)
Apply It
- For what person who is spiritually blind will you pray that God would open his or her eyes?
The Shepherd and His Flock - John 10:1-21
Understand It
- Why won’t sheep follow a stranger? (10:5)
- How did Jesus contrast His coming with the coming of a thief? (10:10)
- What did Jesus say He did for His sheep? (10:15)
Apply It
- How can you be more attentive to the voice of Jesus?
The Unbelief of the Jews - John 10:22-42
Understand It
- What question did the Jews ask Jesus? (10:22-24)
- How did the Jews respond to Jesus’ claim? (10:31)
- Why did Jesus say that the Jews should believe in His miracles? (10:38)
Apply It
- What steps will you take to follow your Shepherd closely this week?
