The people are amazed Teaching about God with such authority. Why did they listen to him in the first place? Jesus in disguise Fear of the crowds God supernaturally binds Sent by the Father sent from God the Father test what he says seek out the will of God seeking the glory and honour of his Father Misjudging Jesus Stop judging him…
So far in John Jesus in Jerusalem The region of Galilee Jesus and his brothers John 7:2 – The feast of the tabernacles “if you want to get a huge following then you cannot do it in secret” Acts 1:14 – his brothers have become believers. Jesus’ timing His time had not yet come. Why does he go to Jerusalem in disguise?…
What would it take for you to stop following God and turn away? We must pay more careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so we will not drift away. Hebrews 2:1 Reactions towards Jesus The Jewish leaders The crowd The disciples… John 6:60 – what Jesus says is offensive The Offensive Jesus What is it that caused these disciples offense?…
What is happening? Jewish leaders with hearts set against God. Large crowds still followed Jesus. The Passover was near. What’s for dinner? Jesus was the prophet that was to come. He withdrew by himself. What is not happening Not about sharing what we have with others. So what is happening? The messiah is here Jesus did many other miraculous signs in the…
Incredible claims Healed on the Sabbath Making himself equal with God What motivates Jesus? John 5:34. “so that you may be saved” Testimony 1 – JB John 1:19, 24 John 1:29 – Messiah , the Son of God (1:34). Testimony 2 – The Work and Word of the Father The work The blind receive sight, the lame walk, those who have leprosy…
Favourite verses Romans 8:1, “There is no condemnation for those that are in Christ Jesus” Roman 8:18, “I consider our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us” Verse 22, “We know that the whole creation has been groaning as in the pains of child birth right up to the present time” Verse 26, “in…
Unearthing a Treasure trove Romans so far … the depths of despair. … we rightly deserve God’s wrath … we are unrighteous … nothing we can ever do will reverse our state of unrighteousness. … ALL of us are in this hopeless position … incredibly wonderful God’s love is. Romans 5-8 … living under the GRACE One huge choice v 1-11. “In…
What do you understand the normal Christian life to be like? Who is the passage referring to? … Paul’s personal story before he was converted, … the position of people caught up in the OT, … Paul after he was converted … the normal Christian life Firstly, the present tense is used. Secondly, the person is a Christian. Thirdly, reflects the struggle…
The Law in Romans Romans 3:20 Romans 4:15 Romans 5:20 Romans 6:14 Romans 7:5 Is the Law good to have? Ps 19:7-8, it is described as perfect, trustworthy, right, radiant. … revives the soul, it makes the simply wise, it gives joy to the heart and light to the eyes. Romans 7:7. “What then shall we say, Is the Law sinful?” “you…