The Gospel of John: Come and See Freedom

As we move through John 8, Jesus has a fascinating conversation with the Pharisees. They ask Jesus, “Who are you?” They question his identity because he asserts that he knows where he is from and where he is going. They are able to define their origin, “We are offspring of Abraham,” but they cannot define their future. Jesus tells them where they are going, “unless you believe that I am he you will die in your sins.” 

Why are we so locked in to our sense of self? Our family and community do so much to shape our identity that we can’t see who we are in relation to God. The Pharisees were blind to their condition, unable to see their spiritual enslavement to sin. We’re no different!

Come Sunday and consider the freedom Christ offers us.