John 7:16-17 Devotionals, Articles & Bible Study

¹⁶“My teaching is not My own,” Jesus replied. “It comes from Him who sent Me.

¹⁷If anyone desires to do His will, he will know whether My teaching is from God or whether I speak on My own.

— John 7:16-17

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"So Jesus told [the people at the Temple where he was teaching], "My message is not my own; it comes from God who sent me.""

You Will Know!

Devo: What Jesus Did!

"[Teaching in the Temple, Jesus continued,] "Anyone who wants to do the will of God will know whether my teaching is from God or is merely my own.""

What Will You Decide?

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"Dear Precious One, Do you really want to know whether or not I came from God or I am a fraud? First, you need to realize that is the real question....."

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