When Truth Confronts Pride: John 7:45-52: Daily Devotional, Daily Bible Study In this episode, Rachael walks listeners through John chapter seven, focusing on how Jesus models truth, courage, and spiritual discernment in a world full of noise and opposition. She highlights the tension Jesus faced when people questioned His authority, and she draws attention to Nicodemus: one of the few voices willing to slow down, think clearly, and seek truth instead of reacting from pride or fear. Rachael unpacks the danger of making quick judgments, the way God often chooses the overlooked, and the difference between human authority and God’s authority. This episode invites you to examine your assumptions, notice where pride might be getting in the way, and open your heart to the possibility that God wants to show you more than you’ve experienced so far. ☆Go Deeper and Learn to Hear God’s Voice: Knowing Jesus Course ☆To Learn More About Sponsoring a Child, check out Compassion International here:  ➤  Sponsor a Child ☆Go on a trip with Rachael: Bible Study Live ☆Have a question for Rachael? Ask it here: Ask Rachael a Question ☆If you would like to give to Hearing Jesus and financially support the podcast,  you can do so here ! ➤ Give Here ☆Facebook ➤https://www.facebook.com/SheHears.org/ ☆Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/rachael.d.groll/ ☆Website ➤ Hearing Jesus Takeaways Speaking truth can be intimidating, especially in opposition. Courage and discernment are essential in faith. The authority of Jesus captivates and challenges human pride. Nicodemus represents a voice of reason amidst judgment. Judgment often stems from prejudice and pride. God chooses the overlooked and marginalized for His work. Divine authority transcends human systems and structures. Experiencing God may challenge our assumptions and comfort zones. There is always more to God than we can understand. Openness to God's movement is crucial for spiritual growth. Chapters 00:00 The Challenge of Speaking Truth 02:50 Courage and Discernment in Faith 06:08 The Power of Jesus' Authority 08:54 Nicodemus: A Voice of Reason 11:49 Judgment and Prejudice in Faith 14:46 God's Choice of the Overlooked 18:11 Divine Authority vs. Human Authority 21:05 Experiencing God Beyond Assumptions 23:53 The Call to Open Hearts ☆Get Ad-Free Episodes, Bonus Content, and more here:  patreon.com/HearingJesusBible, Bible Study, Devotions, Devotional, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Jesus, God, Holy Spirit, Spiritual Growth, hearing God’s voice, Hearing God, Hearing Jesus, Praying, Pray, God’s Word, Scriptures Hearing Jesus, Knowing God's Voice, Female Prophets, Bible Study, Spiritual Growth, Christian Podcast, Faith Journey, Obedience, God's Communication, Personal Reflections, prophecy, faith, surrender, spiritual gifts, women's ministry, Christian podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices