Reading from The Gospel According to John 8:31-41 (NLT) ~Jesus and Abraham~ Scripture reading followed by discussion looking at what it means to be free and how we are slaves to our thoughts and sinful nature. We know who our Father is by who we pattern our life after.

Reading from The Gospel According to John 8:21-30 (NLT) ~The Unbelieving People Warned~ Scripture reading followed by discussion looking at Jesus heart break behind His teaching to the Pharisees that they are from this world and that is why they cannot hear Jesus. Waiting for the Lord to save you. Sacrifice is not about losing something, its about making a way for relationship.

Reading from The Gospel According to John 8:12-20 (NLT) ~Jesus, the Light of the World~ Scripture reading followed by discussion looking at Jesus pointing out the blindness of the Pharisees who could not see that Jesus is the Holy One sent from God. When we judge others, our own pride is at work. Encouragement to die to ourselves when the world stirs up an emotional response from within that is rooted in offence so that the Holy Spirit can love those people through us.

Reading from The Gospel According to John 8:1-11 (NLT) ~A Woman Caught in the Act of Adultery~ Scripture reading followed by discussion looking at the Pharisees seeking Jesus to condemn a woman. Jesus renders a judgement that reveals the Father’s heart behind the law.

Reading from The Gospel According to John 7:40-53 (NLT) ~Division and Unbelief~ Scripture reading followed by discussion looking at the Pharisees seeing their influence over the crowds slipping away. It takes humility to learn from someone else, allow Jesus’ life and teachings to influence you.

Reading from The Gospel According to John 7:37-39 (NLT) ~Jesus Promising Living Water~ Scripture reading followed by discussion. Jesus referencing Isaiah 55, Zechariah 14:8. Jesus is offer of Living Water is the promise to give you the Holy Spirit who will satisfy every need.

Reading from The Gospel According to John 7:25-36 (NLT) ~Is Jesus the Messiah?~ Scripture reading followed by discussion looking at the peoples inability to hear Jesus because of their own preconceived ideas and how they look to what others are saying instead of what Jesus is saying. Time is short, seek the Lord while you can.

Reading from The Gospel According to John 7:10-24 (NLT) ~Jesus Taches Openly at the Temple~ Scripture reading followed by discussion looking at the Pharisees disapproval of Healing on the Sabbath but being willing to circumcise their kids on the sabbath. The heart of the Law and the Heart of the Sabbath is relationship.

Reading from The Gospel According to John 7:1-9 (NLT) ~Jesus and His Brothers~ Scripture reading followed by discussion looking Jesus, His Brothers, and their interaction. Worldly goals vs. Godly goals and righteous living.

Reading from The Gospel According to John 6:60-71 (NLT) ~Many Disciples Desert Jesus~ Scripture reading followed by discussion looking at the response of those who wanted to make Jesus King today for the bread tomorrow, and of the twelve who know there was no one else to turn to.