Looking for Jesus - John Chapter 7
Dear Church Family,
I hope this email finds you well and reflecting on yesterday's powerful message.
We read and explored John 7, focusing on the theme of "Looking for Jesus" during the Feast of Tabernacles. The sermon highlighted the various ways people encountered and responded to Jesus, from His skeptical brothers to the curious crowds and the conflicted religious leaders. It emphasized the importance of personally seeking and following Jesus, rather than relying on others' faith or perceptions.
Takeaways:
- Jesus faced rejection and misunderstanding, even from His own family, reminding us that following Christ may involve facing opposition or ridicule.
- We should be curious and open to learning about Jesus, like some in the crowd who began to question and investigate His claims.
- Our faith must become our own, not just something we inherit or follow out of obligation, as illustrated by the temple guards who were moved by Jesus' teaching.
As we go through this week, let's consider how we are "looking for Jesus" in our own lives. Are we openly following Him, or are we, like Nicodemus, keeping our faith private out of fear? Remember, Jesus offers us living water - a purposeful life now and eternal life to come.
May God bless you and guide you as you seek Him this week.
#JesusStrong
Adam
I hope this email finds you well and reflecting on yesterday's powerful message.
We read and explored John 7, focusing on the theme of "Looking for Jesus" during the Feast of Tabernacles. The sermon highlighted the various ways people encountered and responded to Jesus, from His skeptical brothers to the curious crowds and the conflicted religious leaders. It emphasized the importance of personally seeking and following Jesus, rather than relying on others' faith or perceptions.
Takeaways:
- Jesus faced rejection and misunderstanding, even from His own family, reminding us that following Christ may involve facing opposition or ridicule.
- We should be curious and open to learning about Jesus, like some in the crowd who began to question and investigate His claims.
- Our faith must become our own, not just something we inherit or follow out of obligation, as illustrated by the temple guards who were moved by Jesus' teaching.
As we go through this week, let's consider how we are "looking for Jesus" in our own lives. Are we openly following Him, or are we, like Nicodemus, keeping our faith private out of fear? Remember, Jesus offers us living water - a purposeful life now and eternal life to come.
May God bless you and guide you as you seek Him this week.
#JesusStrong
Adam
1 Comment
Sunday’s message was so good, and I didn’t get the chance to thank you, Adam. This recap with the takeaways is a great reminder of the sermon, and something I can look back at through the week. Thank you!