April 06th, 2025

​St. Barnabas Anglican Parish,  Bluff. 
05.04.25

Today's gospel 
 **John 7: 40-52*

 *Reflection* 
Who do you say Jesus is? Is he prophet, king, teacher, messiah, lord, master, imposter, pretender, fake, charlatan, deceiver? So often some people make their decisions about Jesus based on improper information. They think they know about him because they have heard about him in a church or read about him in a magazine or have been told by someone else. The real issue, however, is whether or not each of us has personally gone on a quest to discover Jesus. As you continue to read the Gospel of John this year, also try to read the other three Gospels (Matthew, Mark, and Luke). Ask God to help you know Jesus for who he really is. The most important question any of us will ever answer is this: "Who do I say Jesus is?"

 *Prayer* :
Gracious God, as we reflect on the words of Jesus and the divisions they sparked, we ask for your guidance and wisdom. Help us to hear your voice clearly, to discern truth from falsehood, and to avoid the pitfalls of prejudice and judgment. May our hearts be open to the transformative power of your word, and may we, like the officers who recognized the unique nature of Jesus's teachings, be moved to seek Him and follow Him. In Jesus' name, we pray. *Amen* .