The people who were supposed to be leading the people of Israel in holiness and righteousness, were so consumed with pride and vanity that they missed the Messiah within their very midst.

Jesus Christ is the Resurrection and the Life, both spiritually and physically.

We often think of grace as God’s unmerited favor—receiving things we don’t deserve. But God’s grace is also what empowers us to do the things He has called us to do—like giving. Have you ever considered giving someone else what you have in abundance? If so, how often do you? If not, why not?

Jesus Christ came to give the sheep of God abundant life, eternally. When we hear and heed the voice of the Lord, we receive eternal life, never perish, and become unsnatchable! That kind of news should cause us to tell the world about the Good Shepherd called Jesus. 

Jesus is the Door to the sheepfold of God. To enter the fold, one must place their faith in Christ. Jesus is also the Good Shepherd who heeds, feeds, and leads the sheep-saints for all eternity. When God’s Word is read and/or spoken, the Good Shepherd is calling for His sheep and His sheep come to His voice.

Jesus Christ is the Light of the world! To some that is great news; He shines a path for us to walk in. But to others, His light shines so brilliantly that it blinds them from seeing their sins. Which are you?

A true disciple of Christ abides in His word. Discipleship includes: believing God’s Word, seeking to glorify His name, and longing for His promised return.

At the Feast of Booths, Jesus made multiple messianic claims. The first was at the “Water-pouring ceremony” where He told all who thirst to come and drink! The second claim Jesus made was at the “Illumination ceremony” where He told them He was the light of the world! Jesus is still the light of the world and if you follow Him you will receive eternal life. 

The biblical account known as “The Woman Caught in Adultery” is actually a trial against Jesus. In this story, Jesus masterfully flips the accusation on its head and calls out the sin of the Scribes and Pharisees. After they exit, Jesus lovingly rebukes the woman and charges her to sin no more. Which people are we more like? The Scribes and Pharisees, or the woman caught in adultery?

At the Feast of Booths, Jesus invited the Jews to drink from the fountain of life. His words caused division between the people; some believed and others didn’t. Today, His invitation is all the same, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink.”