John 8:41-47 • He Murdered a Race With Words

Pilgrim: a Podcast from Pastor Fortunato · Jul 30, 2026 · 50m

John 8:41–47 • Jesus doesn't tell the Pharisees they're acting like the devil. He tells them the devil is their father. That's not behavioral language. That's paternity language — and it changes everything.

⛪ Preached at Pilgrim Baptist Church • Cookeville, TN • May 17, 2026.

📚 Part of our verse-by-verse expository series through the Gospel of John

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