Engaging the Scorner

Text: John 7:14-20

Do you know any scorners? they use God's name a lot at work, argue about religion

1. The characteristics of the scorner-Isaiah 28:14-15
• They desire authority-Matthew 23:2
• They are bound by a covenant-vs.25, Matthew 26:14 (covenant)
• They take pleasure in darkness-John 3:19-21
• They have a false sense of security-Matthew 27:39-43
• They are liars-John  8:44, Isaiah 28:14, Matthew 13:38
2. The criticism of the scorner-John 8:48-52, Isaiah 5:20
3. The chastisement of the scorner-Matthew 23, Proverbs 19:25
4. The call to the confused-vs.28-31, John 8:27-32 (Jesus is the truth)

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