John 8:31-59

Who are the Judeans who believed Jesus? Does it last?

Compare the responses with , and

The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament 8:30–47—Debating Parentage

Although Jesus’ listeners initially believe, they are ready to kill him by the end of the passage (8:59; cf. Ex 4:31; 5:21).

English Standard Version Chapter 8

“If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, 32 and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”

What does it mean to “abide in my word”?

How does knowing the truth set you free?

“They answered him, “We are offspring of Abraham and have never been enslaved to anyone. How is it that you say, ‘You will become free’?” Jesus answered them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, everyone who practices sin is a slave to sin.” (, ESV)

What does it mean to practice sin?

What does it set you free from?

What does it mean when we say that we are free?