Scripture Meditation | Lectio Divina | Freedom in Christ | John 8:31–36 (NLT)
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Have you ever felt stuck in a sin pattern you can’t seem to break?
Or found yourself turning to something that once comforted you… but now it’s become destructive and only leaves you feeling empty?
Jesus knows that these sin patterns promise relief—but only deliver bondage.
And in John 8, He offers something radically different:
Freedom. Real freedom.
Not the freedom to chase our own desires, but the kind of freedom that comes from trusting and following Him.
In this week’s Scripture meditation, we’ll slow down with John 8:31–36 and listen to Jesus’s invitation to follow Him—a path that leads to true freedom.
This is the seventh episode in our series: Unshakable: Strength for Today, Hope for Tomorrow. Each week, we’re turning to Scripture to uncover the peace and power that comes from standing on the truth of who God is—and who we are in Him.
In this meditation on Unshakable Freedom, you’ll be invited to:
• Reflect on what Jesus means by “freedom”
• Name areas where you may not feel free
• Consider how sin or fear may be holding you back
• Confess, trust, and receive the freedom Jesus offers
Whether you’re in a season of struggle or joy, I’m praying this meditation reminds you:
You are free.
Because the Son has set you free.
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The Entire meditation text is:
John 8:31-36, NLT
31 Jesus said to the people who believed in him, “You are truly my disciples if you remain faithful to my teachings. 32 And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
33 “But we are descendants of Abraham,” they said. “We have never been slaves to anyone. What do you mean, ‘You will be set free’?”
34 Jesus replied, “I tell you the truth, everyone who sins is a slave of sin. 35 A slave is not a permanent member of the family, but a son is part of the family forever. 36 So if the Son sets you free, you are truly free.
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