Why Does Obedience Matter? | The Gospels | John 8:48–59

Why Does Obedience Matter? | The Gospels | John 8:48–59

July 14, 2026 · 7 min · Episode 1503

About this episode

Tanya explores the significance of obedience in relation to spiritual intimacy and freedom, based on John 8:48–59.

Do you feel spiritually dry? Could one step of obedience be the path to greater intimacy with God? And what's the difference between legalism and true obedience? In today's episode, Tanya explores John 8:48–59 and shows how Gospel-centered obedience flows from love, not fear, and leads us into lasting freedom and transformation. Read the Bible with us! This year, we’re exploring the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—and it's never too late to join! Download your reading plan now. Your support makes TMBT possible. Ten Minute Bible Talks is a crowd-funded project. Join the TMBTeam to reach more people with the Bible. Give now. Like this content? Make sure to leave us a rating and share it so that others can find it, too. Use #asktmbt to connect with us, ask questions, and suggest topics. We'd love to hear from you! To learn more, visit our website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @TenMinuteBibleTalks. Don't forget to subscribe to the TMBT Newsletter here. Passage: John 8:48–59

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