KINGDOM PATHWAYS DAY TWENTY FOUR: Scripture Reading: John 10:22-42 Focus Verses: John 10:33 & 39 Again? The statement concerning the Feast of Dedication in verse 22 provides another time marker for us. Since this feast was held in December, that meant that about two months had passed since the events discussed in John 7, and eight months had passed since the Passover Feast that was mentioned in chapter six. Today’s Scripture reading opens with Jesus walking a very familiar path. He was walking in the temple area. When we read the gospels, it doesn’t take long to establish the fact that Jesus was a regular and faithful in attending temple services and spending time in the temple area. It is amazing to read that, even after all that these people had seen and heard, they were still questioning Who Jesus was and whether or not He was the Christ (verse 24). After another question and answer session, they “again” picked up stones to stone Him (verse 31, NIV). This time, in verses 32, 34, and 36, Jesus asked them a few questions. Angered at their inability to answer Him, they “again” tried to seize Him, but to no avail (verse 39). It is not clear if they tried to seize Him so that they could stone Him or to arrest Him. Whatever the case, it is clear that the enemies of the Lord were not easily discouraged and that they were determined to withstand Him until the very end. Prayer Emphasis: Remain faithful to God even if your path is often crossed by those who oppose and reject your witness and testimony. Refuse to allow what people say to or about you to keep you from saying what you should be saying to them about God! Verse 42 clearly indicates that there are people that will gladly receive the message of Christ.
Posted on: Tue, 13 May 2014 11:28:56 +0000
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