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John 5:39-40 (GN)

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39 You study the Scriptures, because you think that in them you will find eternal life. And these very Scriptures speak about me! 40 Yet you are not willing to come to me in order to have life.


This passage relates to the following topic(s):
(v. 39) Word of God / Teaching / Knowledge - More studying than coming to Him
(v. 39) Obedience - Diligently studying the Scriptures does not mean eternal life
(v. 40) Obedience - Diligently studying the Scriptures does not mean eternal life
(v. 40) Word of God / Teaching / Knowledge - More studying than coming to Him

This passage is referenced in the following quiet time(s):
(v. 39) Fearing God - Going Deep (part II) (2011-09-04)
(v. 40) Waking Dead - Arm Yourselves (part 1) (2010-08-04)
(v. 40) Fearing God - Going Deep (part II) (2011-09-04)

This passage is referenced in the following study note(s):
(v. 39) Devotional: The Religious Teachers of Jesus Day (2008-12-18)
(v. 39) Devotional: Jesus' Approach to Scripture (2008-12-18)
(v. 40) Devotional: The Religious Teachers of Jesus Day (2008-12-18)
(v. 40) Devotional: Jesus' Approach to Scripture (2008-12-18)