N.T.#735 

Feb. 13, 2026 

John 9

LET IT GLOW 

Why was this man born blind? Was it because his parents sinned or he sinned? That is the situation in a nutshell. At that time, folks believed birth defects were a result of personal sin. Jesus' disciples wondered if it was so. 

How did Jesus answer those questions? 

This came about that God's works might be displayed in him. (verse 3, Christian Standard Bible)

What did Jesus do to show God's power? He spit into the dirt, made clay, put it on the man's eyes; then He told the blind man to go wash in the Pool of Siloam. When the man did, the man could see. Neighbors, others, and the Pharisees asked the former blind man how he gained his sight. 

Look at how Tony Evans spoke about this situation: 

By using his saliva, Jesus was imparting divine DNA to the human defect in order to bring about a supernatural transformation of his humanity. This was to serve as a physical illustration of the supernatural spiritual transformation Jesus came to bring. 

Can you imagine the excitement 

LET IT GROW 

LET IT GO 

Is It True About Jesus?

 N.T.# 734 "Is It True About Jesus?"

Feb. 12, 2026 

John 8-Part 8 

Before Abraham was, I am. (verse 58)

LET IT GLOW 

The Pharisees put so much importance on being related to Abraham, that they were obsessed with it. When Jesus said the above verse, they wondered how Abraham could have encountered Jesus. 

Since Jesus wasn't even 50 years old yet, how could He have seen Abraham? Then His statement above really sent them over the edge. Not only was Jesus claiming to have existed in Abraham's day, but He was also claiming divine identity. 

God told Moses His name to tell the Israelites in Egypt His name: I AM WHO I AM. (Exodus 3:14) Jesus identified Himself as the God who had spoken to Moses. They thought He was speaking blasphemy. 

[Resource: The Tony Evans Bible Commentary]

These people must have been so angry when they were confronted with the Truth. They picked up stones to throw at Jesus, but He hid Himself, walked through the temple, and went through the crowd, passing by them. (verse 59)

LET IT GROW 

I agree with Swindoll: I find it ironic that these masters of the manuscript, dedicated guardians of the Scriptures, witnessed the life and deeds of Jesus and yet failed to recognize the Living Word when He stared them in the face. Jesus harvested more believers whose hearts the Father had prepared. But instead of a sickle, the Son of God used a sword. 

Jesus is the Great I AM. Jesus had applied God's holy name to Himself. He claimed equality with God. Jesus is God. Friend, do you believe this is true? How do you respond to Jesus, the Son of God?

LET IT GO

Holy is the Lord God Almighty.

Who is, and was, and is to come.

Are you settled on who Jesus is?

Your eternal life depends upon it.

Truth Vs. Lies

N.T.#733 "Truth Vs. Lies"

Feb. 11, 2026 

John 8-Part 7 

LET IT GLOW 

People can say the cruelest of words, can't they. Jesus had verbal attacks, too. He offered the Pharisees true freedom through Him, but they rejected Jesus as God's Son, the Living Word, the Written Word, and the Messiah. In fact, they were scheming to kill Jesus

LET IT GROW 

God was not the father of those Pharisees, but the devil was. If God was their Father, then they would have loved Jesus.(verse 42) The devil is a liar and a murderer. (verse 44) Jesus told them the truth. (verse 40, 45, 46)

More insults and accusations against Jesus by the Pharisees were:

• claiming Jesus' birth was immoral, but it was supernatural;
• saying Christ was a demon-possessed Samaritan and not a true Jew; (verse 48)

If a man keep My saying, he shall never taste/see death. (verses 51, 52)

When a Christian dies, they are immediately ushered into the presence of the Lord. Will you? (I ask this often because many people come to read this post which are from the orient.)

LET IT GO 

Seek the Truth, friend.

Jesus is the Truth and spoke the truth.

Are You Set Free?

 N.T.#732 "Are You Set Free?"

Feb. 10, 2026 

John 8-Part 6 

LET IT GLOW 

Are you in bondage? What do you think about most during the day? Has a sinful habit got you wrapped around its finger?

Truth is not based on our feelings, experiences, or desires. Truth is the absolute standard by which reality is measured. It is God's viewpoint on every matter, and it is not subject to redefinition. Knowledge of the truth liberates us. Deliverance comes when we know the truth and hang out in what God says. Then we experience the truth setting us free from bondage. (The Tony Evans Bible Commentary)

I think freedom comes whenever we start applying truth in our life.

LET IT GROW 

These Pharisaical Jews claimed they were never in bondage to sin, for they were of Abraham' s seed. How did Jesus answer that claim? 

Whosoever committeth sin is the servant of sin. (verse 34)

Is there a sin we are continually committing? Then we are a slave to it. Only Jesus can set us free from an enslaving sin. (and others) Keep praying for your loved ones.

If ye continue in My Word, then are ye My disciples indeed. (verse 31)

Thank you, folks, for being so faithful to study the Word with me. I know I am not alone.

LET IT GO

How gracious and merciful You are, our God and Father!

Finding Truth

 N.T.#731 "Finding Truth"

Feb. 9, 2026 

John 8-Part 5

And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. (verse 32) 

LET IT GLOW 

Jesus made some profound statements in this chapter:

• I am the Light of the world. (verse 12)   
• Follow Me and have the Light of Life. (verse 12)
• My record is true; My judgment is true; He that sent Me is true. (verses 14, 16, 26)
• Father God taught Jesus what to do, say, and how to please Him while on earth. (verses 28-29)
• I tell you the truth. (verses 45-46)

In the Greek language, true refers to no concealing.

Webster Dictionary defines truth as sincerity in action, character, and utterance.

Our life should be doing what is true, being what is true, and saying what is true. We don't have to cover up our actions or words whenever we are living and saying the truth. When folks can't believe what we say, do, are, then we have no witness. If people lie all the time, we don't believe a word they say-it's hogwash and we stop listening to them, being around them. Don't believe them, leave them.  

Truth is not just how we speak, but what we do and who we are. Do you know someone who has a reputation of always lying? 

As a follower of Jesus, we must be careful of the words we speak, the things we do, and who we are. What do others say about us?

LET IT GROW 

Abiding in His Word gives greater knowledge of the truth and sets one free from sin. (verse 32)

As believers, we are free from the penalty of sin .Placing our personal faith in Jesus results in freedom from other personal sin that had a hold on us.  Previously, we were a slave to sin, but now we are free from it. We are not to return to our old sinful ways and lifestyle. 

God's Truth sets us free, not restricting us. Are you free from the bondage of a particular sin? Has addiction to something got you tied up? 

Look at 1 John 1:9, Phil. 4:13, Rom. 8:28.

LET IT GO

Father, help us experience Your Truth. 

Jesus, You are THE WAY, THE TRUTH, THE LIFE. 

Thank you for providing the way to God.

It isn't by works, but belief that we can come to You and be changed.

Who is Your Light?

 N.T.#730 “Who is Your Light?”

Feb. 6, 2026 

John 8-Part 4

LET IT GLOW

They turned a deaf ear to what Jesus had said, yet He spoke to the Pharisees again. (Verse 12) 

Matthew Henry had this to say about verse 12:

• Light is the name of the Messiah, as in Daniel 2:22. 
• God is light, and Christ is the image of the invisible God. 
• He was expected to be a light to the Gentiles and Israel. (Luke 2:32)
• As a traveler follows the light in a dark night. Christ is the light we believers follow. We submit ourselves to Hus guidance, take directions from Him, in the way that leads to happiness. 
• False light (teachers) leads to destruction. 
• It’s not enough to look at this light, and to gaze upon it.  We must follow it, believe in it, and walk in it, for it (His Word) is a light to our feet. 
• When we have the Light of Life(Jesus), then we have knowledge and enjoyment of God, the Light of spiritual life here and everlasting life in heaven. 

Do you have this Light-Jesus?

LET IT GROW 

The Pharisees argued with Jesus about Him saying truth. Jesus is the one and only source of truth since He and God are One. 

Evidently the Pharisees who did not believe Jesus is the Messiah and Savior are it in heaven withHim today. (Verse 21) The Pharisees died in their sun of unbelief. 

Jesus told them He was not of this world. Those Jews were spiritually blind and deaf. Jesus made it clear who He is. (John5:36-37). Yet the religious leaders would not believe in Him. 

LET IT GO

Do you believe Jesus is God’s Son, the Light of the World, the Truth, and the Light of Life?

Are You a Shining Light?

N.T.#729 "Are You a Shining Light?"

Feb. 5, 2026 

John 8-Part 3 

LET IT GLOW 

Who is your source of truth and light for your life? Is your sin blocking the light? Jesus said that He is the Light of the world. Yesterday we studied John 8:12. Jesus says He is the Light of the world. Jesus shines as Light in a world of darkness of sin. (If you missed it, check out #728.)

Here are some examples of Jesus being Light (to shine; luminous):

• In Exodus13:21-22, Jesus is the pillar of cloud by day and pillar of fire by night to lead His people. 
• In Exodus 14, Jesus stood behind the children of Israel so the Egyptians would not harm them.
• The LORD is my light and salvation, Whom shall I fear? (Ps. 27:1)
• Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. (Ps. 119:105)
• For the commandment is a lamp, and the teaching is light. (Prov. 6:23)
• God is light, and in Him there is no darkness at all. If we say that we have fellowship with Him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth: but if we walk in the light as He Himself is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin. (1John 1:5-8) 

John 1:9 says, If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 

Friend, have you confessed your sins to Jesus? Is He the Light for your life? 

LET IT GROW

What does Jesus say about those who followeth (be in the same way with) Him?

• A follower is one who gives himself completely to the person followed. There are no half-hearted followers of Jesus. (MacArthur) Either we are trusting and obeying Jesus or we are pretending, acting, have not surrendered in all aspects of our life to Him.
• They will not walk in darkness. They live in Truth and obey Him. Their life shines as the fruit of the Spirit shine in them.
• They shall have the Light of Life-Jesus. 

Followers of Jesus love His Word, love Him, and love others. Nothing is more important than Jesus, His Word, pleasing Him.

That is our challenge for today. Do others see Jesus in us?

LET IT GO

Is there anything blocking Jesus' light shining in you and me?

Is there a sinful habit?

Are we standing in the way of someone seeing the Light of Jesus?