1. You would love me (42,43)

True children of God love Jesus, for God sent Jesus as the best expression of his love. We can know Jesus when we receive his words in our hearts. He speaks the truth. If our hearts are full of lies, we cannot hear the truth.

2. Children of the devil (44-47)

Jesus used very strong language about the Pharisees. He called them children of the devil. The devil is a liar and murderer from the beginning, so he hates the truth. Lies are his native language. He plants doubt and fear; his aim is to separate God's children from God, and to keep them from loving and trusting one another. Separation from God is spiritual death. Those who plant doubt of God or God's people are children of the devil. Jesus plants faith. He heals broken relationships. His word is truth. He gives life. Those who belong to God hear God's word.

Application: Lord, help me live like a child of God, not like a child of the devil.
One Word: Speak the truth; plant God's word