If we do not believe Jesus, we call Him a liar

John 8:43-58  Why do you not understand what I say? It is because you cannot bear to hear my word. 

 44  You are of your father the devil, and your will is to do your father's desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks out of his own character, for he is a liar and the father of lies. 

45  But because I tell the truth, you do not believe me. 

46  Which one of you convicts me of sin? If I tell the truth, why do you not believe me? 

47  Whoever is of God hears the words of God. The reason why you do not hear them is that you are not of God.” 

Before Abraham Was, I Am

John 8:48  The Jews answered him, “Are we not right in saying that you are a Samaritan and have a demon?” 

49  Jesus answered, “I do not have a demon, but I honor my Father, and you dishonor me. 

50  Yet I do not seek my own glory; there is One who seeks it, and he is the judge. 

51  Truly, truly, I say to you, if anyone keeps my word, he will never see death.” 

52  The Jews said to him, “Now we know that you have a demon! Abraham died, as did the prophets, yet you say, ‘If anyone keeps my word, he will never taste death.’ 

53  Are you greater than our father Abraham, who died? And the prophets died! Who do you make yourself out to be?” 

54  Jesus answered, “If I glorify myself, my glory is nothing. It is my Father who glorifies me, of whom you say, ‘He is our God.’ 

55  But you have not known him. I know him. If I were to say that I do not know him, I would be a liar like you, but I do know him and I keep his word. 

56  Your father Abraham rejoiced that he would see my day. He saw it and was glad.” 

57  So the Jews said to him, “You are not yet fifty years old, and have you seen Abraham?” 

58  Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I am.” 

Do not worry: turn to Jesus

 

 WORRIED?  DISCOURAGED?  DEPRESSED?                                           DISSATIFIED? CONFUSED?

                           IF SO, TAKE IT ALL TO JESUS

1Peter 5:6-7  Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, 7 casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.

 John 14:27  Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.

 Isaiaha 41:10  fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

Jeremiah 31:14 ....., and my people shall be satisfied with my goodness, declares the LORD.” 

Proverbs 3:5-6  Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. 

Don't look to God for suggestions; but heed His warnings and commands

                                                          Jesus and Beelzebul
 Luke 11:14-23  Now he was casting out a demon that was mute. When the demon had gone out, the mute man spoke, and the people marveled. 

15  But some of them said, “He casts out demons by Beelzebul, the prince of demons,” 

16  while others, to test him, kept seeking from him a sign from heaven. 

17  But he, knowing their thoughts, said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself is laid waste, and a divided household falls. 

18  And if Satan also is divided against himself, how will his kingdom stand? For you say that I cast out demons by Beelzebul. 

19  And if I cast out demons by Beelzebul, by whom do your sons cast them out? Therefore they will be your judges. 

20  But if it is by the finger of God that I cast out demons, then the kingdom of God has come upon you. 

21  When a strong man, fully armed, guards his own palace, his goods are safe; 

22  but when one stronger than he attacks him and overcomes him, he takes away his armor in which he trusted and divides his spoil. 

23  Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters.

                                                              Walk in Love

Ephesians  5:1-21  Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. 

2  And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. 

3  But sexual immorality and all impurity or covetousness must not even be named among you, as is proper among saints. 

4  Let there be no filthiness nor foolish talk nor crude joking, which are out of place, but instead let there be thanksgiving. 

5  For you may be sure of this, that everyone who is sexually immoral or impure, or who is covetous (that is, an idolater), has no inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God. 

6  Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience. 

7  Therefore do not become partners with them; 

8  for at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light 

9  (for the fruit of light is found in all that is good and right and true), 

10  and try to discern what is pleasing to the Lord. 

11  Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them. 

12  For it is shameful even to speak of the things that they do in secret. 

13  But when anything is exposed by the light, it becomes visible, 

14  for anything that becomes visible is light. Therefore it says, “Awake, O sleeper, and arise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.” 

15  Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, 

16  making the best use of the time, because the days are evil.  Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, 

17  Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. 

18  And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit, 

19  addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart, 

20  giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, 

21  submitting to one another out of reverence for Christ. 

Even the Dogs receive

                           The Faith of a Canaanite Woman

Matthew15:21-28  And Jesus went away from there and withdrew to the district of Tyre and Sidon. 

22  And behold, a Canaanite woman from that region came out and was crying, “Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David; my daughter is severely oppressed by a demon.” 

23  But he did not answer her a word. And his disciples came and begged him, saying, “Send her away, for she is crying out after us.” 

24  He answered, “I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.” 

25  But she came and knelt before him, saying, “Lord, help me.”

26  And he answered, “It is not right to take the children's bread and throw it to the dogs.” 

27  She said, “Yes, Lord, yet even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters' table.” 

28  Then Jesus answered her, “O woman, great is your faith! Be it done for you as you desire.” And her daughter was healed instantly.