Gospel of John - John 9

Homiletics                                             Study of John

Lesson     12                                         Passage: John 9

Content (List of Topics or Events)

Jesus heals bringing sight to blind man revealing works of God (John 9:1-7) a. Jesus sees blind man; disciples question who sinned bringing blindness (1-2) b. Jesus explains that blindness allowed works of God to be displayed  (3-5)   c. Jesus makes mud and places this on man’s eyes and asks man to wash eyes to see (6-7)

Neighbors and Pharisees question healing and it’s source  (John 9:8-34) a. Neighbors validate healing questioning source (8-12) b. Eyes opened Man brought to Pharisees to give testimony of Jesus sight giving (13-17)   c. Pharisees validate healing by questioning man’s  parents (18-23)   d. Pharisees again ask blind man for truth of Jesus healing (24-29) e. Man states source of healing is Jesus; healing is from God (30-34)

Man sees Son of Man and believes; those who refuse to see are blinded remain guilty in sin (John 9:35-41) a. As Son of Man is lifted up, understanding and freedom (27-33) b. Characteristic of sin identified as slavery (34-36)   c. True children do as their father it is a question of legitimacy (Abraham, God or “Father of lies”) (37-47) d. Jesus glorifies the Father and He Jesus (48-59)

Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)

Division	Scripture
Jesus heals bringing sight to blind man revealing works of God	John 9:1-7
Neighbors and Pharisees question healing and it’s source	John 9:8-34
Man “with sight” sees Son of Man and believes; those who refuse to see are blinded remain guilty in sin	John 9:35-41

Subject Sentence (Summarizes the contents of the Divisions – No more than 10 words)

Blind man given sight; validating truth to questioning blinded Pharisees

Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)

CTATL that those who walk in darkness refuse to accept the truth in the light of the world Jesus

Specific Application Questions

1.	What works of God are revealed in your life?  The man had to act by washing his eyes to receive healing; what actions are you being called to do?
2.	When confronted with the truth; what will you do?  How are you willing to listen to God’s will in your life?
3.	Is there something in your life where you are blinded? The truth in Jesus gives sight; where are you trusting Jesus for increased understanding of His vision for you in His work?

Principles to Remember

1.	Jesus brings sight to the blind
2.	We are called to be faithful to the truth
3.	Followers listen, see and respond in belief to the Son of Man

Characteristic of God

Light of the World

Theme: 

Blind do not accept the truth of Jesus and remain in their guilt of sin.

Gospel of John - John 8

Homiletics                                             Study of John

Lesson     11                                         Passage: John 8

Content (List of Topics or Events)

Adulteress Woman brought to test Jesus’ Judgment with His declaration to “Sin no More” (John 8:1-11) a. Pharisees bring a woman caught in adultery (1-3) b. Their trap question - should we follow the law and stone her  (4-6)   c. Jesus challenge question “those without sin cast first stone” (7-9) d. Jesus command to sin no more with no condemnation (10-11)

Jesus is sent from the Father; His testimony is Life-giving to those “dead in sin” (John 8:12-26) a. Jesus states He is light of the world (12) b. Pharisees challenge validity of Jesus witness (13)   c. Jesus responds that He and the Father who sent me are witness; He not alone (14-18)   d. Jesus replies saying that they did not know His Father (19-22) e. Jesus clarifies stating that those who do not believe will die in their sin (23-26)

Legitimacy is doing as our Father; knowing the truth of Jesus will set us Free from sin (John 8:27-58) a. As Son of Man is lifted up, understanding and freedom (27-33) b. Characteristic of sin identified as slavery (34-36)   c. True children do as their father it is a question of legitimacy (Abraham, God or “Father of lies”) (37-47) d. Jesus glorifies the Father and He Jesus (48-59)

Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)

Division	Scripture
Adulteress Woman brought to test Jesus’ Judgment with His declaration to “Sin no More”	John 8:1-11
Jesus is sent from the Father; His testimony is Life-giving to those “dead in sin”	John 8:12-26
Legitimacy is doing as our Father; knowing the truth of Jesus will set us Free from sin	John 8:27-58

Subject Sentence (Summarizes the contents of the Divisions – No more than 10 words)

Adulterous woman found; Truth is identified and will set us free.

Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)

CTATL that sin exists and we can be a slave to it or be set free through the lifted up Son of Man.

Specific Application Questions

1.	What sins are you confronting and how have you been convicted to change behavior?
2.	When are you going to trust Jesus and change behavior?
3.	In all of life circumstances are you reflecting our Heavenly Father? What specifically needs to change?

Principles to Remember

1.	Jesus is patient but asks us to sin no more
2.	Jesus is Light to the World and His testimony is true
3.	Truth is found in Jesus

Characteristic of God

Truth and Life

Theme: 

True and Trustworthy is testimony found in Jesus.

Gospel of John - John 7

Homiletics                                             Study of John

Lesson     10                                         Passage: John 7

Content (List of Topics or Events)

Brother’s suggest Jesus attend Festival of Tabernacles to publicly show works (John 7:1-9) a. Jesus in Galilee had brothers suggest for Jesus to show works (1-3) b. Brothers talk to Jesus about performing acts to Judea public  (4-5)   c. Jesus shares of the hate of the world because of Jesus testimony of it’s evil (6-7) d. Jesus urges brothers to go to festival while He remains behind in Galilee (8-9)

Jesus attends secretly; leaders watch, wait and there is talk of Him (John 7:10-13) a. Jesus attends the festival initially in secret (10) b. Jewish leaders are watching for Jesus asking “Where is he?” (11)   c. Crowds were whispering about Jesus; saying differing things about Him (good and bad) (12)   d. No one said anything public about Jesus because of the fear of leaders (13)

Jesus teaches at temple courts publicly pointing to teaching source (John 7:14-27) a. Jesus teaching amazes causing questions about wisdom (14-15) b. Jesus declares His teaching is not of His own. Glory from Father (16-18)   c. Jesus describes Moses, the Law and Sabbath works; with challenge to judge correctly (19-24) d. People question whether authorities have concluded the Jesus is the Messiah (25-27)

Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)

Division	Scripture
Brother’s suggest Jesus attend Festival of Tabernacles to publicly show works	John 7:1-9
Jesus attends secretly; leaders watch, wait and there is talk of Him	John 7:10-13
Jesus teaches at temple courts publicly pointing to teaching source	John 7:14-27

Subject Sentence (Summarizes the contents of the Divisions – No more than 10 words)

Jesus teaching brings questions of His source and judging correctly.

Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)

CTATL that we are not to judge by appearances but look at who is being glorified by teaching.

Specific Application Questions

1.	Where are you being tempted to do something to do something outside of God’s will?
2.	Who do you point to with your sharing of Jesus?
3.	Does your life tell others about who you represent?

Principles to Remember

1.	Quiet sharing is compelling; it is good to know the right emphasis to point others to faith
2.	People are waiting for word of Jesus
3.	Recognizing the authority of Jesus in your life is foundational to eternal life with Him

Characteristic of God

Nothing False in Him

Theme: 

Knowing where Jesus is from is knowing Him