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John 7:1-9; Luke 9:51-56; Matthew 8:18-22; Luke 9:57-62; John 7:10-8:20<\/strong><\/span> John:<\/strong> Hmmm\u2026 I found John chapter 7 verse 12 intriguing today as it said this about Jesus \u2013 \u201cThere was a lot of discussion about him among the crowds. Some said, \u201cHe\u2019s a wonderful man,\u201d while others said, \u201cHe\u2019s nothing but a fraud, deceiving the people.\u201d\u201d<\/em>\u00a0 Does this verse sound familiar to you at all?\u00a0 Maybe like something we would hear about Jesus or Christianity in our modern world today?\u00a0 \u201cJesus & Christianity is wonderful.\u00a0 Jesus & Christianity is nothing but a fraud, deceiving people.\u201d\u00a0 Times really have not changed much have they?<\/span><\/p>\n Jesus\u2019 words in verse 17 are powerful \u2013 \u201cAnyone who wants to do the will of God will know whether my teaching is from God or is merely my own.\u201d<\/em>\u00a0 I like that \u2013 if we want to do the will of God, we will know<\/strong> whether Jesus\u2019 teaching is from God or is his own.\u00a0 Do you want to do the will of God?\u00a0 When you read Jesus\u2019 teachings in John, do you know that his teaching is from God?<\/span><\/p>\n I will say this \u2013 I am so transformed when I read Jesus\u2019 words in the Gospel of John.\u00a0 I don\u2019t know what it is about this Gospel\u2026. but for some reason the words speak to me at a deep spiritual level.\u00a0 Certainly when I read the words of Jesus in the other Gospels, or when I read any other words in the Bible, I know they are true words and I know they are feeding me spiritually. But\u2026 there\u2019s something about the Gospel of John.\u00a0 It is such a blessing to me.\u00a0 It makes me want to cry with joy!\u00a0 \u00a0Really\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n Bible.org\u2019s commentary on John chapter 7 readings today titled \u201cJesus in Jerusalem at the Feast of Tabernacles\u201d<\/strong> is <\/span>at this link<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n John chapter 7 verses 37 & 38 are powerful verses for each of us to meditate upon \u2013 \u201c\u201cLet anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink. For the Scriptures declare that rivers of living water will flow from the heart of those who believe in me.\u201d\u00a0 <\/em>Wow\u2026 these are powerful words from Jesus.\u00a0 And so true.\u00a0 I know that I have been very spiritually thirsty in my life in the past and Jesus has most certainly quenched that thirst in my life.\u00a0 And I do believe that rivers of living water flow from the heart of those that believe in Jesus.\u00a0 This is the Holy Spirit, which indwells within us when we are in relationship with God the Father through Jesus the Son.\u00a0 This living water flowing from our hearts \u2013 the Holy Spirit \u2013 is an intriguing topic.\u00a0 I know different folks experience the Holy Spirit in different ways.\u00a0 I do hope that each of us do tangibly experience the Holy Spirit in our hearts and lives each and every day.\u00a0 I do know there are some days where I really sense and experience the Holy Spirit in my heart and life.\u00a0 And there are some days where I may not \u2013 but I don\u2019t believe the Holy Spirit has departed.\u00a0 It\u2019s more likely that I\u2019m just caught up in the hustle \/ bustle of this life and focused on the flesh \/ world and not the Spirit.\u00a0 Do you believe that rivers of living water will flow from the heart of those that believe in Jesus?\u00a0 \u00a0Are you thirsty?<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Interesting to see Nicodemus come up in today\u2019s readings in verses 50 & 51 \u2013 \u201cNicodemus, the leader who had met with Jesus earlier, then spoke up. \u201cIs it legal to convict a man before he is given a hearing?\u201d he asked.\u201d<\/em>\u00a0 Think Jesus\u2019 conversations with Nicodemus in <\/span>John chapter 3<\/span> changed Nicodemus\u2019 life forever?\u00a0 Remember that John 3:16 is in that chapter \u2013 imagine being the person actually hearing that from Jesus himself!\u00a0 Oh my goodness\u2026 hard to imagine.\u00a0 \u00a0I gotta believe that Nicodemus \u2013 a Pharisee \u2013 was now a Believer\u2026\u00a0 Not surprising that he\u2019s defending Jesus in these verses today.\u00a0 Below is a beautiful painting by artist John La Farge from the year 1880 recalling recalling the \u201cVisit of Nicodemus to Christ\u201d from John 3:<\/span><\/p>\n Bible.org\u2019s commentary on today\u2019s (and yesterday\u2019s) John chapter 7 readings titled \u201cJesus in Jerusalem at the Feast of Tabernacles\u201d<\/strong> is <\/span>at this link<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n I love John chapter 8 verse 12 today: \u201cJesus said to the people, \u201cI am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won\u2019t be stumbling through the darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life.\u201d\u201d<\/em>\u00a0 Do you believe that Jesus is the light of the world?\u00a0 Why would we want or need a light in this world?\u00a0 Do you believe there is darkness in this world?\u00a0 Do you need the light that leads to life?<\/span><\/p>\n Bible.org\u2019s commentary on today\u2019s readings in John titled \u201cThe Light of the World\u201d<\/strong> is <\/span>at this link<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n Worship Video:<\/strong> John 7:12 reminded me of the Casting Crowns song \u201cEvery Man:\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Please join us in memorizing and meditating on two verses of Scripture today:<\/strong> \u201cJesus stood and said in a loud voice, \u201cLet anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them.\u201d<\/em> John 7:37-38 TNIV<\/span><\/p>\n Prayer Point:<\/strong> Pray that your spiritual thirst has been quenched by your faith in Jesus. Pray that streams of living water \u2013 the Holy Spirit \u2013 is flowing within you today and forevermore.<\/span><\/p>\n Comments from You:<\/strong>\u00a0 What verses or insights stand out to you in today\u2019s readings?\u00a0 Please post up by clicking on the \u201cComments\u201d link below!<\/span><\/p>\n God bless, p.s. Download our monthly Small Group study notes for our Chronological Bible readings at this link.<\/span><\/p>\n p.s. #2 \u2013 Download a schedule of our Chronological Bible readings for the year in PDF format at this link.<\/span><\/p>\n p.s. #3 \u2013 I would greatly appreciate it if you would pray for this Chronological Bible Blog ministry today! 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