The Authority of the Word
John 5 The man receives healing The Son receives authority. Authority over the sabbath Authority to give life Authority to give judgement The Father receives glory. Are we glory absorbers or glory reflectors? Do we seek and keep glory for ourselves or do we seek and send the glory to God? Do I primarily live for myself or do I live for Him?
Missions Updates
Jared gives us an update from his mission trip to the Dominican Republic and Brenda Crim speaks about the ministry of Alaska Missions.
Jesus and the Woman of Samaria
John 4:1-54 The Historical Context The Intentional Contact The Gracious Relationship The Saving Gift
The Word and the World
John 3:1-36 There is no middle ground on Jesus A new birth is necessary to enter the kingdom of God (John 3:1-15). Belief in the exclusive Light is necessary to receive eternal life (John 3:16-21). Everyone must take a back seat to Him who is above all (John 3:22-36).
The Significance of the Signs
John 2:1-22 Sign – a proof or distinguishing mark by which something is made known. Jesus’ signs were significant displays of power that point beyond themselves to the deeper realities that could be perceived with the eyes of faith. D.A Carson 7 Signs in John: Water into wine (Chapter 2) Heals officials son (Chapter 4) Heals paralyzed man (Chapter 5) Feeding of 5000 (Chapter 6) Walks on water (Chapter 6) Gives sight to the blind man- (Chapter 9) Raises Lazarus…
Witnesses to the Word
John 1:19-51 Witness #1 – John the Baptist (John 1:19-34) Witness #2 – Andrew (John 1:35-42) Witness #3 – Philip (John 1:43-45) Witness #4 – Nathanael (John 1:46-49) Witness #5 – Jesus (John 1:50-51)
The Word of God
John 1:1-18 The Nature of the Word (John 1:1-5) The Purpose of the Word (John 1:9-13) The Coming of the Word (John 1:14-18)
Communion Service
Isaiah 52:13-53:12
When Spiritual Leaders Let Us Down
Numbers 20:1-13 Spiritual leaders will disappoint us. We are all held accountable by God. God will show Himself holy anyway. The sinfulness of our heroes confirms that only a holy God can help us with our essential needs.
Love in Deed
1 John 3:11-18 The foundation of our love for others is Christ’s love for us. 3 Characteristics of Christ-like love: Love is sacrificial (1 John 3:16) Love is selfless (1 John 3:17) Love is sincere (1 John 3:18)