How should John 10:34 influence our view of God's Word in daily life? Setting the Scene • Jesus is facing opposition for declaring His unity with the Father (John 10:30–33). • In response, He cites Psalm 82:6, saying, “Is it not written in your Law: ‘I have said you are gods’?” (John 10:34). • He immediately adds, “If he called them gods to whom the word of God came—and the Scripture cannot be broken—” (John 10:35). Jesus’ View of Scripture • He appeals to a single phrase from the Old Testament to silence His critics—showing His confidence that every word is authoritative. • By choosing a lesser-known psalm rather than a major prophetic text, He demonstrates that all portions of Scripture carry equal, binding weight. • His comment “the Scripture cannot be broken” affirms: – Inerrancy: it contains no errors (Psalm 19:7). – Infallibility: it never fails (Isaiah 55:11). – Immutability: it does not change (Matthew 5:18). Key Truths About God’s Word • Complete reliability—God’s Word is as trustworthy as God Himself (Numbers 23:19). • Divine origin—“All Scripture is God-breathed” (2 Timothy 3:16). • Sufficient authority—It equips us “for every good work” (2 Timothy 3:17). Implications for Daily Life • Confidence: Approach decisions knowing God has spoken with flawless clarity. • Submission: Yield personal opinions and cultural trends to biblical truth (James 1:22-25). • Consistency: Let even the “small” passages shape attitudes, speech, and conduct (Colossians 3:16). • Discernment: Test every teaching by Scripture’s unbreakable standard (Acts 17:11). Practical Steps to Honor God’s Word 1. Daily intake—read or listen to a passage each morning; start with a gospel or psalm. 2. Memorization—store verses that address current struggles (Psalm 119:11). 3. Meditation—linger over a phrase, asking how it reveals God’s character. 4. Application journal—write one concrete action drawn from the day’s reading. 5. Conversation—bring Scripture into family talk, friendships, and fellowship (Deuteronomy 6:6-7). Encouragement and Affirmation • Because Jesus Himself treats every line of Scripture as unbreakable, so can we. • Lean on His Word with quiet assurance; it will stand firm when emotions falter or opinions shift (1 Peter 1:24-25). |
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