14 Not until halfway through the festival did Jesus go up to the temple courts and begin to teach.15 The Jews there were amazed and asked, “How did this man get such learning without having been taught?”
16 Jesus answered, “My teaching is not my own. It comes from the one who sent me. 17 Anyone who chooses to do the will of God will find out whether my teaching comes from God or whether I speak on my own. (NIV)
While Advent begins we continue to explore what John has to say about Jesus. The good news is that it isn't just what John or even Jesus has to say about Jesus that we can focus upon. We understand that the whole Bible helps us to see Jesus. It isn't always perfectly clear because we don't understand all of God's ways. Advent is a time when we can look back at the Old Testament and see more clearly what was being said about the promises of God and how Jesus was coming to fulfill those promises. Advent is a time of preparation, waiting, and anticipation. May we all use it for looking to see Jesus more clearly.
Some thoughts to ponder and share with others:
- When Thanksgiving is over and you begin to look forward to Christmas that Bible stories first come to mind?
- Jesus says that his teaching comes from the same God whose teaching is found through out the Bible. Where do you see Jesus's teaching in the Old Testament?
- When you do what Jesus says we should do what do you learn about life?
- What one teaching of Jesus might you practice regularly during this Advent season in preparation for Christmas?
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