1. When There Is No Answer John 8:30-36

2. 30 As He spoke these words, many believed in Him. 31 Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, "If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. 32 And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." 33 They answered Him, "We are Abraham's descendants, and have never been in bondage to anyone. How can You say, 'You will be made free'?" 34 Jesus answered them, "Most assuredly, I say to you, whoever commits sin is a slave of sin. 35 And a slave does not abide in the house forever, but a son abides forever. 36 Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed.” John 8;30-36

3. The Background of the Text Jesus said men must believe in Him v 24 Many believe on Him vv 30, 31 Ignored His teaching about freedom v 33 Sought salvation by heritage v 33 Descendants vs. sons vv 33, 37, 39 Children are like their fathers v 39 Your actions show your true father v 44 Salvation not by faith alone !

4. The Jews Answer to Jesus We know our origin v 41 We are descendants of Abraham v 37 You are a Samaritan v 48 You have a demon v 48 You are not greater than Abraham v 33 You are not 50 years old v 57 They took up stones to kill Jesus

5. Jesus’ Answer to Their Answers We know our origin v 41 We are descendants of Abraham v 37 You works show your origin v 40 You are liars and like your father v 55 You are murderers like your father v 37,44 Abraham rejoiced in seeing Me v 56

6. Jesus’ Answer to Their Answers We know our origin v 41 We are descendants of Abraham v 37 You are a Samaritan v 48 I know My origin v 14 God honors My claim of My origin v 54

7. Jesus’ Answer to Their Answers We know our origin v 41 We are descendants of Abraham v 37 You are a Samaritan v 48 You have a demon v 48 Demons do not honor God v 49

8. Jesus’ Answer to Their Answers We know our origin v 41 We are descendants of Abraham v 37 You are a Samaritan v 48 You have a demon v 48 You are not greater than Abraham v 33 You are not years old v 57 Abraham rejoiced when he saw Me v 56 I existed before Abraham v 58 I am the I AM

9. Jesus’ Answer to Their Answers We know our origin v 41 We are descendants of Abraham v 37 You are a Samaritan v 48 You have a demon v 48 You are not greater than Abraham v 33 You are not 50 years old v 57 They took up stones to kill Jesus Jesus hid Himself and walked away v 59

10. Freedom From the I AM Believe in HimMark 16:16 Turn (repent) from sin2 Pet. 3:9 Confess ChristRom. 10:9 Baptized into ChristRom. 6:3 Added to His Kingdom, Church, FAMILY Be faithful until deathRev. 2:10