Have you ever been right for the wrong reason? When the Pharisees hear whispers of people believing in Jesus, they panic. Still unable to arrest Jesus, they ridicule him and what he says. But their jabs accidentally hit upon a profound truth -- that Jesus will indeed reach those Jews who are far away, and even teach the Greeks (all non-Jews), whom the Pharisees considered almost beyond hope. What they thought ridiculous is the reason we are all here to follow Jesus into life today!

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For Reflection:

Jesus continued to address the leaders and the crowd.

- Those who did not hold onto preconceived notions began to believe in Jesus. What are some beliefs or expectations about God that have been a hindrance to your faith, perhaps in the past? What helped you to overcome those barriers?

- Jesus said that those who believe in him would have rivers of living water (the Holy Spirit) flowing from within. What questions do you have about the Holy Spirit? What might it mean for you to cultivate a "conscious dependence on the Holy Spirit?"