In this Reformation Day sermon, based on John 8:31-36, I look at Jesus' encouragement to remain/dwell/live in God's Word. Jesus addresses two groups of people who he encounters in the Temple - those who believe/trust in God's Word and those who do not. The later group narrowly defines faithfulness in terms of traditions, practices, and ethnic identity. They lack the capacity to allow the Word to take place in them. Although the text clearly draws distinctions between these groups, reality is a little more gray. We can find ourselves in both groups. Reformation invites repentance of those areas/practices in our life and in the church that are disconnected from the life/words of Jesus. Where we lack compassion, forgiveness, gentleness, openness and grace we are in need of renewal, restoration, and resurrection. Thankfully, God's Spirit is on the move and Reformation is God's ongoing work.