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John 8:42-59

Intro:  Jesus has a contentious conversation with the Jewish leadership

I.  Jesus does most things well, why not always communication?

A.  Jesus’  Words are not meant to be understood by some

B.  The Holy Spirit makes Jesus’ words clear to those who     belong to God

C.  The Leaders see the miracles, but they can’t     comprehend God incarnate

D.  Why not?  Is this still a problem for some people?

E.  Waiting for some to be “born of God”

II.  Claiming to worship the God of Abraham is not enough

A.  The God they do not know

B.  What is the difference between knowing and knowing     about God?

C.  Children of the Devil vs children of God

III.  Jesus knows the Father

A.  The proof isn’t in His words

B.  Abraham knows of the coming of Jesus

C.  Who is Jesus?  Yahweh

What is the biggest thing you learned from this passage?

Do you feel like you know God or just know about Him?