RTW October 14
Courageous Fear
But no one had the courage to speak favorably about Him in public, for they were afraid of getting in trouble with the Jewish leaders.
John 7:13
My Takeaways
Something Old
What keeps me from have courageous conversation?
If it is fear, what am I afraid of?
- Confrontation
- Condemnation
- Humiliation
- Lack of education
It was deemed criminal among the Jews to question or depart from the authority of their teachers. Nicodemus grants that our Lord is a teacher come from God, yet hesitates to receive his testimony relative to the new birth and the spiritual nature of the Messiah’s kingdom.
Something New
Why do I speak? For my glory or to honor God? (John 7:18) Ouch.
Something to Do