Bible Study With The Bishops: Why Do I Bother?

Reading Plan Text for April 9: John 8:21-30

No matter what Jesus says, his audience always seems to respond by asking questions. When he answers those questions, they have more. A good teacher expects more questions, but sometimes it's like talking with a two-year-old. "Why? Why? Why?" Can't you just hear the frustration when Jesus says, "Why do I talk to you at all?"

And John never gives Jesus a break. Over and over again his comment about the crowds around Jesus is "They did not understand..." One wonders about John's own community and their ability to understand what they are being told and shown.

One wonders about our own ability to understand...

Peace,
Jeffri