~~~ Jeremiah 11:18-20 ~~~ Psalm 7 ~~~ John 7:40-53 ~~~
Some in the crowd who heard these words of Jesus said,
“This is truly the Prophet.”
Others said, “This is the Christ.”
But others said, “The Christ will not come from Galilee, will he?
Does not Scripture say that the Christ will be of David’s family
and come from Bethlehem, the village where David lived?”
So a division occurred in the crowd because of him.
Some of them even wanted to arrest him,
but no one laid hands on him.
A division occurred in the crowd...
A difference of opinion can be a good thing in a group of people.
Division among a large group of people is very common.
When you have a division it creates a difference of opinion...
a opportunity for open discussion...
an opportunity for each group to defend their beliefs...
an opportunity to describe the group's beliefs.
It is usually healthy for a group to have some division.
Division can stimulate growth.
Division can encourage more dialogue...greater clarity.
Life is not as simple as black and white.
When you are faced with division you are forced to evaluate
your own personal beliefs.
This may be a positive thing; as it discourages
going along with the majority.
How do you respond when faced with division?
How do you defend what you believe to be true?
How comfortable are you in defending your beliefs concerning Jesus?
Do you avoid situations of division whenever possible?
Do you simply retreat to your house avoiding the whole situation?
Lord, give me the wisdom to accept divine truths...
and the fortitude to be able to hold firm in the face of division.
You are blessed with faith...exercise it often.
Some in the crowd who heard these words of Jesus said,
“This is truly the Prophet.”
Others said, “This is the Christ.”
But others said, “The Christ will not come from Galilee, will he?
Does not Scripture say that the Christ will be of David’s family
and come from Bethlehem, the village where David lived?”
So a division occurred in the crowd because of him.
Some of them even wanted to arrest him,
but no one laid hands on him.
A division occurred in the crowd...
A difference of opinion can be a good thing in a group of people.
Division among a large group of people is very common.
When you have a division it creates a difference of opinion...
a opportunity for open discussion...
an opportunity for each group to defend their beliefs...
an opportunity to describe the group's beliefs.
It is usually healthy for a group to have some division.
Division can stimulate growth.
Division can encourage more dialogue...greater clarity.
Life is not as simple as black and white.
When you are faced with division you are forced to evaluate
your own personal beliefs.
This may be a positive thing; as it discourages
going along with the majority.
How do you respond when faced with division?
How do you defend what you believe to be true?
How comfortable are you in defending your beliefs concerning Jesus?
Do you avoid situations of division whenever possible?
Do you simply retreat to your house avoiding the whole situation?
Lord, give me the wisdom to accept divine truths...
and the fortitude to be able to hold firm in the face of division.
You are blessed with faith...exercise it often.
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