Joh 8:38 | MHM | STEP | Children of Abraham or Children of the Devil? In this section, Jesus continues his conversation with the Jews who claim to be Abraham’s descendants. He challenges their claims by showing that true children of Abraham would act as Abraham did. Jesus exposes their real motives and reveals that their opposition to him comes from following a different "father"—the devil. The passage teaches about spiritual heritage and the difference between outward claims and inward reality. v. 38 : Jesus says, “I speak what I have seen with my Father, and you do what you have seen with your father” (John 8:38 ). He draws a contrast between himself and the people he is talking to. Jesus receives his message and authority from God the Father, but his listeners act according to what they have learned from another source. Jesus highlights that their actions reflect their spiritual father, not Abraham or God (John 8:38 ).

‏ John 8:38

Children of Abraham or Children of the Devil?

In this section, Jesus continues his conversation with the Jews who claim to be Abraham’s descendants. He challenges their claims by showing that true children of Abraham would act as Abraham did. Jesus exposes their real motives and reveals that their opposition to him comes from following a different "father"—the devil. The passage teaches about spiritual heritage and the difference between outward claims and inward reality.

v. 38: Jesus says, “I speak what I have seen with my Father, and you do what you have seen with your father” (John 8:38 ^a). He draws a contrast between himself and the people he is talking to. Jesus receives his message and authority from God the Father, but his listeners act according to what they have learned from another source. Jesus highlights that their actions reflect their spiritual father, not Abraham or God (John 8:38 ^b).