• We all come to life with an earthly heritage which defines us to some degree. But our earthly heritage is not what will ultimately define us.
   
  • Our spiritual heritage will, and we get to choose what that will be! 
• Setting the context for our passage:
   
  • In last week’s passage Jesus confronted with the Jews with the fact He knew they were planning to murder Him. But they don’t even recognize they are being called out!
     
    • Instead, they double down on trying to elevate “their” truth above “THE” truth.
       
      • So, Jesus decided to change His tactics…
         
        • Verse 39- “IF… you are children of Abraham…”

• In verse 43 Jesus asks a rhetorical question: “Why don’t you understand what I say?”
   
  • He then answers His own question: “Because you can’t bear to hear my words!”
     
    • Why????

• In verse 44 Jesus tells them why: “Because you are of your father the devil, and you will do what your father desires.”
   
  • Is this too harsh? Did the Jews choose the devil as their spiritual father?

When a person does not choose Jesus, they by default, do not choose God!
 

• • But you have to choose something!
     
    • Not choosing is to choose the devil as your spiritual father.
       
      • Who do you choose???

Message: Heritage

Scripture: John 8:39-47

Simple. Authentic. Jesus.

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