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THAT YOU MAY BELIEVE 16. WHEN QUESTIONS GET IN THE WAY OF ANSWERS (John 7:25-36)

1. WHO is this man? We’ve heard what others are saying We know his ancestry We’ve seen his ministry 2. WHAT does he mean? Earthly-mindedness is of no heavenly use 3. “WHEN the Christ appears, will he do more [signs] than this man has done?” Water into Wine Healing the Sick Feeding 5000 Walking on Water…

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THAT YOU MAY BELIEVE 15. JESUS IN THE LIONS’ DEN (John 7:1-13)

He closes their mouths with: 1. Teaching (v14-18) With Authority FROM God That Gives Exaltation TO God 2. Testing (v19-24) The CONTRADICTION in your actions reveals the CONCEIT in your heart True believers focus on OBEDIENCE not APPEARANCE. My highest calling and my deepest joy [is] to make His will my home  

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THE GOSPEL OF JOHN (Chs 1-6) 13. TO WHOM SHALL WE GO? YOU HAVE THE WORDS OF ETERNAL LIFE (John 6:60-71)

1. Hard Sayings or Hard Hearts? (v60-65) There’s no acceptance 2. Follow the Crowd or follow the Christ? (v66-71) There’s no alternative Question Time ??? 1. Who do YOU say that I am? (Mark 8:29) 2. Do YOU want to go away as well? (John 6:67) 3. What have YOU believed and come to know?…

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THE GOSPEL OF JOHN (Chs 1-6) 12. THE BREAD OF LIFE AND THE GATECRASHERS (John 6:25-59)

Who are the Gatecrashers?: 1. THE MATERIALISTS (v26) These people were concerned only to fill their stomachs. They did not “see” the sign that which proved Jesus was the Son of God yet they had been there when the miracle was performed. 2. THE LEGALISTS (v28) They ask what they need to be doing to…

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THE GOSPEL OF JOHN (Chs 1-6) 11. WHAT ARE THE ODDS THAT JESUS IS GOD? (John 6:1-21)

***Apologies agian for the poor sound quality.  A new digital recorder has been ordered. 1. On the basis of His PROVISION – v1-15: Solid Fact and Symbolic Truth The Odds? – There are no odds – it’s CERTAIN 2. On the basis of His PRESENCE – v16-21: Strengthening Words and Safe Haven The Odds? –…

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THE GOSPEL OF JOHN (Chs 1-6) 10. THE SUPREME COURT (John 5:19-47)

Who is this man Jesus? He claims to be God (v1-18) His Knowledge, Compassion and Power He claims to be Saviour and Judge (v19-30) He calls on us to be the Jury (v31-47) He claims to be Saviour and Judge (v19-30) Jesus is the perfect representation and revelation of God to mankind Jesus is given…

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SOVEREIGNTY AND SUFFERING 3.GRIEF OBSERVED (Job 3)

B e sure to grieve E ndeavour to release your emotions R efuse to be rushed E xpose your own denial A nchor yourself in God V alue the support of friends E xpect many setbacks M ove forward slowly and courageously E ducate yourself in grief N urture yourself and others T rust God…

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THE GOSPEL OF JOHN (Chs 1-6) 9. QUESTION THE EVIDENCE (John 5:1-18)

  1. What’s the Big Claim? (John 20:30-31) What’s the Particular Issue? (John 5:16-18) JESUS IS CLAIMING TO BE GOD! 2. How does Jesus back up His claim? His Knowledge (5:6) His Compassion (5:7) His Power (5:8-9) JESUS IS DEMONSTRATING THAT HE IS GOD! 3. You can Miss the Point (John 5:10-12) Or You can…

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THE GOSPEL OF JOHN (Chs 1-6) 8. “YOUR SON WILL LIVE!” (John 4:43-54)

22042018MIKEPM (Apologies for the sound quality) 1. The official’s RESOLVE (v46-47) 2. The official’s REQUEST (v49) 3. The official’s RESPONSE (v50) 4. The official’s REWARD (v51-53) Will YOU Live? 1. Will you take Jesus at His word as you depart? 2. “…whoever comes to me I will never drive away.”  Jesus Christ (John 6:37) 3. Trust in…