“…waiting for the moving of the water; for an angel of the Lord went down at certain seasons into the pool, and stirred the water: whoever stepped in first after the stirring of the water was healed of whatever disease he had.”
John 5:18 ” This was why the Jews were seeking all the more to kill him, because not only was he breaking the Sabbath, but he was even calling God his own Father, making himself equal with God. “
Jesus identifies himself as the Son of God.
Six things that bear witness: Jesus himself (vs.31) John the Baptist (vs. 32-35) The Miracles (vs. 36) God the Father (vs. 37-38) The scriptures (vs. 39-40) Moses (vs.45-47)
Who are the hard-hearted and closed-minded people you know that need to know Jesus?
The signs of Jesus revealed who He was.
The signs of Jesus drew attention to His message.
The signs of Jesus showed something about the kingdom.
The signs of Jesus forced people to respond.
John 2:24-25
Jesus knows people’s hearts. He didn’t just know them, then. He knows us, now.
Jesus is Our Focus The Gospel is Central We are a Family We is Greater than Me Worship is a Lifestyle Generosity is Normal We Are Kingdom People Love is Or Best Asset
Final Thought: We Can Rest When We’re Dead John 9:1-7 text Hebrews 4:1 Hebrews 4:9-11 Hebrews 10:32-39