1. Why? John 8:45-47

2. John 8:45-47 - KJV 45 And because I tell you the truth, ye believe me not. 46 Which of you convinceth me of sin? And if I say the truth, why do ye not believe me? 47 He that is of God heareth God's words: ye therefore hear them not, because ye are not of God. WHY? 2

3. John 8:45-47 - NKJV 45 But because I tell the truth, you do not believe Me. 46 Which of you convicts Me of sin? And if I tell the truth, why do you not believe Me? 47 He who is of God hears God's words; therefore you do not hear, because you are not of God. WHY? 3

4. Introduction Jesus encounters the Jews Issued these truths to them… That He taught them the Truth They believed not that He was of God That He had no sin They rejected God by rejecting Him Why are people today like the Jews! WHY? 4

5. Why Don’t People Study, Believe and Obey the Truth? WHY? 5

6. Search the Scriptures? Makes us noble (fair minded) - Acts 17:11 They will build us up - Acts 20:32; Eph. 4:11-15 They are words of life - John 6:66-69 It is a command of Jesus - John 5:39 We will have God’s approval - 2 Timothy 2:15 Gives us understanding - Psalms 119:104 Furnishes us completely - 2 Timothy 3:16, 17 Will judge us - John 12:48 WHY? 6

7. Believe the Truth? It will set us free - John 8:32 It can be understood - Ephesians 5:17 Convincing evidence is given - John 20:30, 31 Jesus is the Truth - John 14:6 It is God’s chosen way - 2 Thessalonians 2:13 It will sanctify us - John 17:17 Unbelievers are damned - 2 Thessalonians 2:10-12 WHY? 7

8. Obey the Lord? If we love him we will - John 14:15, 21-23 His friends do - John 14:15; Luke 6:46 To be saved you must - Hebrews 5:8, 9 To enter the Kingdom you must - Matthew 7:21-23 Eternal doom awaits you if you don’t 1 Peter 4:17, 18; 2 Thessalonians 1:7-9 WHY? 8

9. Jesus Commanded! Do good unto others - Matthew 7:12 To love our enemies - Matthew 5:43, 44 Repent of sin - Luke 13:3, 5 Seek the Kingdom first - Matthew 6:33 Believe & be baptized - Mark 16:15, 16 Endure to the end - Matthew 10:22 Live faithful lives - Revelation 2:10 WHY? 9

10. Conclusion Do you search the Scriptures? Are you a believer of the Truth? Have you obeyed the Lord? WHY? 10

11. Romans 1:19-20 WHY? 11 19 because what may be known of God is manifest in them, for God has shown it to them. 20 For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse.