Jesus’ Testimony Story in John 8

Story Walkthrough

Humanity’s Light (12-13) – Jesus is the Light of the World. Anyone who follows Jesus will overcome the darkness. The leaders rejected Jesus’ testimony.

Drawings: Jesus came from heaven to bring Light (shining flame) to the whole world (earth & stars).

Conflicting Standards (14-15) – Jesus told the teachers they aren’t really seeking God’s Truth or leading by the Spirit. They condemn Jesus because they are selfish.

Drawings: Jesus was teaching Truth and Justice (scales) according to the Father’s will (crown & cloud).

Father’s Witness (16-18) – The leaders said Jesus didn’t have any witness to back him up. Jesus said that his Father, Yahweh, was a second witness to his words.

Drawings: Yahweh the Only God (king & cloud), testified to Jesus as Israel’s Messiah (man, cross, staff).

Willfully Blind (19-20) – Jesus said the leaders didn’t know Yahweh, though they claimed to belong to him.

Drawings: The leaders (blind priest) couldn’t see who Jesus really is. Their true leader was Satan (serpent).

Make Disciples

• Pray. Listen to the story. Draw the story.
• Practice telling the story with the drawings.
• Create your own drawings to illustrate the story.
• Pray and ask the Holy Spirit to reveal his wisdom.
• Pray. What is the Holy Spirit asking you to do next?
• Go and tell the story to someone. Discuss the story.
• Make disciples. Teach others how to hear the Spirit.

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