Day 26: John 8-10

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?

Tomorrow: John 11-13