Lesson 28: John 8:32
The Blueprint — The Verse
Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
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The Context — The History
JesusJesus of Nazareth, also called the Christ or the Messiah, is the central figure of the New Testament and the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan. Born in the line of David, He taught with divine authority, performed miracles, and revealed the kingdom of God. Through His crucifixion and resurrection, Jesus provides atonement, salvation, and restored relationship with God. He is... More debated Jewish leaders in Jerusalem during the Feast of Tabernacles. Many who heard Him were descendants of AbrahamThe first patriarch of Israel and the foundational figure of God’s covenant. Abraham is called by God to leave his homeland, promised a great nation, and declared righteous through faith. He is the father of Isaac and Ishmael, and the ancestor of both Israel and many surrounding peoples. His life represents faith, obedience, and the beginning of God’s covenant plan... More who prided themselves on freedom, yet lived under Roman rule and spiritual bondage to sin.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
JesusJesus of Nazareth, also called the Christ or the Messiah, is the central figure of the New Testament and the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan. Born in the line of David, He taught with divine authority, performed miracles, and revealed the kingdom of God. Through His crucifixion and resurrection, Jesus provides atonement, salvation, and restored relationship with God. He is... More told Jews who believed in Him that continuing in His word would prove them true disciples. He promised knowledge of truth that liberates, after they claimed never to have been enslaved to anyone.
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
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JesusJesus of Nazareth, also called the Christ or the Messiah, is the central figure of the New Testament and the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan. Born in the line of David, He taught with divine authority, performed miracles, and revealed the kingdom of God. Through His crucifixion and resurrection, Jesus provides atonement, salvation, and restored relationship with God. He is... More therefore said to those Jews who had believed him, “If you remain in my word, then you are truly my disciples.
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They answered him, “We are Abraham’s offspring, and have never been in bondage to anyone. How do you say, ‘You will be made free’?”
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Discussion
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What kind of freedom does truth in Christ bring?
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How can someone believe they are free while still in bondage?
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What truth from JesusJesus of Nazareth, also called the Christ or the Messiah, is the central figure of the New Testament and the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan. Born in the line of David, He taught with divine authority, performed miracles, and revealed the kingdom of God. Through His crucifixion and resurrection, Jesus provides atonement, salvation, and restored relationship with God. He is... More has set you free personally?
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