What Jesus Did! 'Freed Completely' — John 8:35-36

Monday, June 20, 2022

[Jesus continued his reply to the Jews,] "A slave is not a permanent member of the family, but a son is part of the family forever. So if the Son sets you free, you are truly free."
— John 8:35-36 NLT

Key Thought

Salvation involves two great realities: 1) We are set free from our sins, and 2) we are adopted into God's family and become his children. Jesus is not only our Savior and Lord; he is also our older brother. God is not just the Almighty; he is also Abba Father. In Jesus, we are given our freedom to become all we are meant to be as God's children!

Today's Prayer

Abba Father, I thank you and praise you for my freedom from my sin and the privilege of being a child in your family! I thank you, Jesus, for paying the price of my ransom to set me free and to purchase my adoption into your family. Amen.

Related Scripture Readings

  • Galatians 3:24-4:6
  • John 3:3
  • 1 John 3:1-2

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Illustration of John 8:35-36 NLT — [Jesus continued his reply to the Jews,] "A slave is not a permanent member of the family, but a son is part of the family forever. So if the Son sets you free, you are truly free."

About This Devotional

What Jesus Did! is a series of one-year devotional guides through each gospel, using one short scripture passage each day and following the Gospel in sequential order. Each devotional consists of a scripture passage and a reflection and a prayer which open up the day's scripture and show how it challenges you to live for Jesus.

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