PULPIT PONDERINGS

FOR SUNDAY, APRIL 25, 2010

“What You Say and What You Do”

Scripture Reading:  John 10:22-30

22 Then came the Feast of Dedication at Jerusalem. It was winter,

23 and Jesus was in the temple area walking in Solomon's Colonnade.

24 The Jews gathered around him, saying, "How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Christ, tell us plainly."

25 Jesus answered, "I did tell you, but you do not believe. The miracles I do in my Father's name speak for me,

26 but you do not believe because you are not my sheep.

27 My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.

28 I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one can snatch them out of my hand.

29 My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all; no one can snatch them out of my Father's hand.

30 I and the Father are one."

From the New International Version

POINTS TO PONDER

What does Jesus mean when he says "I did tell you, but you do not believe"?

Does Jesus mean he showed us he was the Christ by what he did?

Do you show others you follow Christ by what you do?