The Light of the World
John 8:12-59 Jesus manifested transcendent truth to liberate us from bondage Jesus testified He is the means of escaping darkness (John 8:12-20). Jesus testified He is the Father’s messenger (John 8:21-30). Jesus testified we are slaves to sin because of our spiritual parentage (John 8:31-47). Jesus testified we will not see or taste death if we conform our lives to His testimony (John 8:48-59).
A Light of Mercy
John 7:53-8:11 We must find mercy in Jesus We are mercilessly accused (John 8:1-4). We are guilty under the Law (John 8:5-9). We cast ourselves on the mercy of Jesus (John 8:10-11).
The Soul Satisfying Work of Christ
John 7:1-52 The Feast of Tabernacles / Feast of Booths Two main purposes: Remember Israel’s time in the wilderness Thank God for His provision (Past and Present) Intentional and meaningful: Each morning, water would be drawn from pool of Siloam and poured over the alter in the temple. Reminding them of God’s provision of water in the desert. Each evening, torches were lit to commemorate God’s leading of His people with a pillar of fire by night. Throughout the entire…
The True Bread from Heaven
John 6:1-71 Jesus provided bread for the hungry (John 6:1-15). Jesus provided a sign for the disciples (John 6:16-21). Jesus provided the bread of life for the world (John 6:22-71). God does not just give bread; He gives the bread of life (John 6:22-34). Jesus is the bread of life (John 6:35-40). The Bread of Life gives eternal life (John 6:41-51). We must appropriate Jesus’ provision to receive eternal life (John 6:52-59).Jesus came to give life to the world. Everyone…
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)