The Grands Letter (GLJ)

Dear Grands,

John 7:16-17, “So Jesus answered them and said, ‘My teaching is not Mine,

but His who sent Me. If anyone is willing to do His will, he will know of the teaching,

whether it is of God or whether I speak from Myself.’”

Jesus was always under a challenge from the Pharisees. He had gone into

the Temple and was teaching. The Pharisees argued that He had no right

because He had no “degree” from their institution. Then He said what is

written in the verses above. ~ I remember addressing a university crowd in

Australia, arguing that the Scriptures were our sole authority. After I concluded

(which was about 45 minutes) one student on the very back row asked how he

could be sure that what I had said was true. To this day, I cannot honestly

recall having ever memorized the verses above, but I quoted them from memory

in response to his question. Then I added that if he were honestly willing to commit

himself to the LORD Jesus Christ right then and there, if the LORD did not save

him, I would quit preaching forever. It was a bold move, but I knew the Scriptures

were correct, so I threw out the challenge. He never moved from the back row.

The absolute proof of one’s intention is to do what the Scriptures say, allowing

The LORD Himself to prove His Truth. What has anyone to lose by trying?

Nana & I will be in Southwest City on Sunday morning where I will be preaching

for Dr. Grimm. Please remember us in your prayers.

Love always in our Blessed LORD,

Nana & Dado III

Gene L. Jeffries, Th.D.

Springdale, Arkansas