02/09/2022: Gospel of John – Chapter 8 commentary – connections to the Ezekiel 38 verse post and so much more this morning….
Luke 12:48 indeed!
I am starting with just the verses that caught my attention. I have a sense I could read and pray over the Chapter 8 one week from now, and the Holy Spirit might point me to a completely different set of verses. So it goes, praise God! Luke 12:48: I don’t get this without the indwelling Holy Spirit!; there is just no way! So, the lesson in Chapter 8 where we are looking at the lost and saying: “How could they not get it?”, even to the point of crucifying Jesus?” I just need to point that finger back to myself for that is where I would be awaiting God’s direct intervention! (See also my recent quote post from the warrior messenger: Malcolm Muggeridge.”
“You are from below; I am from above. You are of this world; I am not of this world. I told you that you would die. , in your sins; if you do not believe that am the one I claim to be, you will indeed die in your sins.” John 8:24
“You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father’s desire. He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding the truth, for there is no truth in him.” John 8:44
A personal illustrative example of “how then shall we live?”: Much as I like Tucker Carlson, what marginal benefit do I derive watching the same root cause repeatedly in rerun, Satan’s garbage being thrown out by the pagan cultural Marxist left ? It’s toxic!, intended or not. Unless it changes my battle action plan today and/or going forward, it is a waste of time. Your are telling me that they are evil to their core? I knew that a long time ago! Witness to lost souls!; focus on warrior training as the S.E.A.L.s do, for our face-to-face battles ahead. (including our youngest generation of future warriors i might add also.) Note: I am not saying don’t be informed or “educated”. Another thought: Could we please stop looking for solutions from D.C.?
“I am not seeking glory for myself; but there is one who seeks it, and he is the judge. I tell you the truth, if anyone keeps my word, he will never see death.” John 8:50
Note – The Jews listening to these words, interpreted it completely within our infinitesmal box of the context of this world only. The definition of “foolhardy” should begin with attempts to put God in “our” box. Your god is too small future brother in Christ! (that obviously includes the “I am god” crowd)
Soli Deo Gloria!