This message explores John 5:30–47, where Jesus explains that his mission is not about seeking human approval but about doing the will of the Father. He points to multiple witnesses—John the Baptist, his miraculous works, the Father’s own testimony, and the Scriptures themselves—that all confirm his authority and identity. Yet the religious leaders, despite their deep study of Scripture, missed its true purpose: to point to Jesus. This message stresses that this was not just a theological debate but a matter of eternal life, showing the danger of valuing human praise over God’s truth. It’s possible to know the words of Scripture yet miss the Word made flesh standing right in front of us.

The application highlights the importance of letting Scripture lead us to Christ rather than merely adding to our knowledge. The message calls believers to evaluate whether they are living for the approval of people or for the glory of God, because only one leads to life. Just as the religious leaders were blinded by pride and self-glory, we too can miss Jesus if we use faith as a way to elevate ourselves instead of surrendering to him. Ultimately, the challenge is to not just search the Scriptures but to allow them to transform us, leading us to love, trust, and follow Christ wholeheartedly.