Scripture to Read: John 5:34–36
Jesus continued to say in John 5:34, “But the testimony which I receive is not from man, but I say these things so that you may be saved.” Jesus told the religious leaders that the testimony given on His behalf was not merely from man, which meant His testimony had the highest validation! Jesus added that the reason He was even there was that they might be saved from the power and penalty of their sin. Jesus even reminds them that they all enjoyed the message of John the Baptist when he first started preaching, for Jesus said to them in John 5:35, “He was the lamp that was burning and was shining and you were willing to rejoice for a while in his light.” Jesus is lovingly challenging them to see Him for Who He is, the Christ/Messiah, because they had been persecuting Him (John 5:16) for healing on the Sabbath. Jesus then takes it to another level when He tells them in John 5:36, “But the testimony which I have is greater than the testimony of John; for the works which the Father has given Me to accomplish—the very works that I do—testify about Me, that the Father has sent Me.” Jesus made sure they heard again that His testimony was the greatest of them all, and His works even testify that He is Messiah! We know Jesus is the Christ/Messiah and that is why we have surrendered to Him as our Lord. We must continually share His testimony through our lives so that others may know Him too.
Challenge & Application
• Why did Jesus have to remind the Jews that His testimony was not merely from man?
• How are you sharing your testimony on a regular basis so others have an opportunity to know Christ like you do?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!