Those who refuse to believe John: Belief in Jesus is based on real hard evidence. So far in John What is happening here? A comment on the time Jesus waited A comment on Martha v 27, “Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God who has come into the world” A comment on Jesus’ emotional response Anger, outrage and emotional indignation. Why…
Setting the scene The ‘Festival of Dedication’ (Hanukkah) “Are you the Messiah?” (John 20:30-31) Three proofs of who Jesus is and what we learn from them 1. The signs that he does reveal the Father and show us what kind of world he is making (Revelation 21:2-4) 2. Jesus’ sheep will know his voice and we see both security and separation 3.…
Shepherding with a difference! ‘Shepherd’ metaphor Ezekiel 34:11-16, “I will tend them”, “I will bring them to good pasture”, “I will shepherd my sheep with justice”. 1. The Owner John 10:1-5 2. The Gate if the sheep enter through him then he will “save” them. John 14:6, “I am the way, the truth and the life: no one comes to the Father…
Another opportunity to see There is none so blind as those who will not see The real centre of spiritual life His purpose in the world Seeking the Light How can I live as a spiritually enlightened person this week?
Not a decision based on ignorance Seen the miracles Now about this time there lived a wise man called Jesus… he was a man who performed startling feats. Josephus Heard the incredible teaching How did this man get such learning without having studied. John 7:15 no one ever spoke the way this man does. John 7:46 He is the Son of God…
How do you tell a real follower of Jesus from a fake? … some people had put their trust in Jesus – John 8:30. Test #1 To the Jews who believed him Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth and the truth will set you free. John 8:31 People’s faith…
Who is Jesus? Would the ‘Jesus of their answers’ match the ‘Jesus of reality’? The festival of tabernacles. Jesus’ incredible claim I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of light. John 8:12 Temple lighting ceremony From the OT The light shines in the darkness, but the darkness has not…
A bizarre symbol For Romans … a vulgar term For Jews – Deuteronomy 21:23, “anyone who is hung on a tree is under God’s curse”. Mocked or ridiculed. “Alexamous worships his God”. Why it must remain central The cross is central to the plans of God The cross is central in OT prophecy The cross is central in Jesus’ story The cross…
Your doctrine must lead to your doxology What is doctrine? Doctrine is what you believe about your god The outcome when doctrines are in conflict What is doxology? Doxology is the act of reflecting on the god you believe in Paul’s doxology Paul’s praises 1. God’s mystery v33-34 Deut 29:29a – “The secret things belong to the Lord our God,” 2. God’s…
God is mindful of us (Luke 1:46-49) A transformed life (Luke 1:50-53) Jesus the link (Luke 1:54-55) My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour, for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed, for the Mighty One has done great things for me –…