Who Sent Us?

 2 Kings 23; 2 Chronicles 35; John 7 

“The Jews were amazed and asked, ‘How did this man get such learning without having studied?’ Jesus answered, ‘My teaching is not my own. It comes from him who sent me…He who speaks on his own does so to gain honor for himself, but he who works for the honor of the one who sent him is a man of truth;…’”

John 7:15-18

Where do we find our inspiration and confidence in communicating God’s Word?

Jesus surprised the Jews with his clear and effective teaching despite his lack of formal theological training. Training that is life-giving must include discipleship that fosters dependence on the Holy Spirit and the will of the Father in the way of Jesus. Recreating our theological camps and exporting our perspectives around the world can foster dependence on our theological perspectives and methods of training. The pride and honor of a degree certificate on our wall can replace the anointing and blessing of our heavenly Father. Jesus was clear about who had trained him and who he was working for.

Are we?

“Lord Jesus, you are my example of dependency on the Father in the power of the Spirit, for your glory.”