Gospel of John - John 18:1-27

Homiletics                                             Study of John

Lesson     24                                         Passage: John 18:1-27

Content (List of Topics or Events)

Jesus garden betrayal and arrest declaring “I am He” (John 18:1-12) a. Jesus goes across Kidron to garden with disciples (1) b. Judas brings officials, chief priests and Pharisees to find Jesus  (2-3)   c. Jesus leads and asks arresters who they want and identifies “I am He” (4-9) d. Peter draws sword cutting ear Jesus commands to put it away (10-11a) e. Jesus submits to  arrest and cup before Him (11b-12)

Jesus questioned by Annas about His teaching and disciples (John 18:13-23) a. Jesus brought to Annas father-in-laws of Caiaphas (13-14) b. Peter followed as Jesus and John went to Annas courtyard (15) c. John speaks to servant girl to allow Peter inside (16) d. Peter asked by girl “are you” a disciple with his first denial (17-18) e. Jesus questioned about teaching and disciples with slap in response (19-23)

Jesus sent to High Priest Caiaphas with Peter’s final two denials (John 18:24-27) a. Jesus sent from Annas to Caiaphas (24) b. Peter asked again “are you” one of his disciples with second denial “I am not” (25) c. High Priest’s servant, who’s ear was cut off, asked Peter “didn’t I see with him” and Peter’s third denial bringing a rooster’s crow (26-27)

Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)

Division	Scripture
Jesus garden betrayal and arrest declaring “I am He”	John 18:1-12
Jesus questioned by Annas about His teaching and disciples	John 18:13-23
Jesus sent to High Priest Caiaphas with Peter’s final two denials	John 18:24-27

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

Jesus’ arrest response “I am He”; contrasted with Peter’s denial.

Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)

CTATL that Jesus willing accepted the cup given by the Father and desires to protect us from wrath.

Specific Application Questions

1.	What aspect of your life betrays Jesus’ love for you?
2.	How do you respond when questioned about Jesus?
3.	When challenged to identify your connection to Jesus, what do you say?
4.

Principles to Remember

1.	Jesus, knowing all that would happen to Him for us, willing said “I am He”
2.	Jesus openly spoke the truth in love.
3.	We are called to declare who we are in Jesus.
4.

Characteristic of God

Knowing Savior

Theme: 

Two responses; Jesus accepts the cup from Father and Peter denies relationship with Jesus.

BSF Retreat - Anaheim, CA

Just returned from the BSF Retreat in Anaheim, CA.  We had approximately 4500 in attendance from Arizona, Nevada, Hawaii and California.

The picture below is from the arena which is part of the Anaheim Convention Center.  It is amazing to sing, pray, study together.

March 17-19

Gospel of John - John 17

Homiletics                                             Study of John

Lesson     23                                         Passage: John 17

Content (List of Topics or Events)

Jesus prays now that His hour for His work to bring eternal life and glory has come (John 17:1-12) a. Jesus prays for eternal life those given to Him (1-3) b. Jesus brings glory by finishing work given by Heavenly Father righteousness  (4-5)   c. Jesus reveals Father to those given – they obeyed and accepted words (6-8) d. Jesus prays for protection, safety and unity of His own (9-12)

Jesus prays for followers safety in world of hatred and sanctification through Him (John 17:13-19) a. Jesus prays coming now for followers Joy (13) b. Jesus has given word to followers; no longer part of this world (14-16) c. Jesus prayer sanctify follows in truth as sent into the world (17-19)

Jesus prays for those who believe message to see Jesus glory and know God (John 17:20-26) a. Jesus prays for those who believe through message to be one (20-21a) b. Prayer to they may reflect Jesus and bring world to belief (21b-23) c. Jesus desire have followers with Him (24) d. Jesus prayer to have world know and love the Father (25-26)

Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)

Division	Scripture
Jesus prays now that His hour for His work to bring eternal life and glory has come	John 17:1-12
Jesus prays for followers safety in world of hatred and sanctification through Him	John 17:13-19
Jesus prays for those who believe message to see Jesus glory and know God	John 17:20-26

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

Jesus prayer for His glory seen, and sanctified followers unity

Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)

CTATL that Jesus prayed for our unity and sanctification

Specific Application Questions

1.	Where do you need Jesus protection from the world?
2.	What truth of Jesus do you need to apply to be more sanctified?
3.	How can the unity you have in Christ be expressed to others? Be specific.
4.

Principles to Remember

1.	Jesus’ authority brings eternal life and glory to the Father.
2.	We are not of this world. Followers of Christ belong to Jesus.
3.	To know God brings glory.
4.

Characteristic of God

Glorious Lord

Theme: 

Jesus prayerful concern for His followers brings glory

Gospel of John - John 16:5-33

Homiletics                                             Study of John

Lesson     22                                         Passage: John 16:5-33

Content (List of Topics or Events)

Jesus tells of His is going away, sending our Advocate that will point to sin, righteousness and truth (John 16:5-15) a. Jesus declares He is going away (5-6) b. Advocate sent by Jesus and will come proving to the world about sin and righteousness  (7-11)   c. Spirit of truth will guide in truth (12-13a) d. Spirit to speak, make known and glorify Jesus (13b-15)

Jesus tells grief will come in a “little while” and then seeing Him again complete joy (John 16:16-24) a. Jesus says “In a little while disciples will see Him no more (16) b. Disciples question meaning of statement “In a little while” (17-18) c. Jesus explains truth of statement with birth illustration (19-21) d. Time of grief followed by rejoicing and joy when Jesus is seen again; no one can take joy away (22-23) e. Father will give what we ask in Jesus name; joy is complete (24)

Jesus speaks clearly regarding relationship with His Father; assures followers they will have peace; and bring their requests directly to Father (John 16:25-33) a. Plain talk about the Father (25) b. Direct access to the Father through Jesus – Ask since He loves you (26-27) c. Jesus came from the Father and is returning to Him. (28) d. Jesus speaking clearly brings belief that He came from God (29-30) e. Jesus tells of disciples scattering and His being with Father (31) f. Disciples told so they may have peace (32)

Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)

Division	Scripture
Jesus tells of His is going away, sending our Advocate that will point to sin, righteousness and truth	John 16:5-15
Jesus tells grief will come in a “little while” and then seeing Him again complete joy	John 16:16-24
Jesus speaks clearly regarding relationship with His Father; assures followers they will have peace; and bring their requests directly to Father	John 16:25-33

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

Jesus describes His departure, our advocate bringing joy and peace.

Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)

CTATL that we have the Holy Spirit with us to point the sin, righteousness and bring truth of Jesus.

Specific Application Questions

1.	How are you relying on the Advocate for truth in your life? How are you being convicted?
2.	What is your attitude about your Christian walk?  Where do your find and express “JOY”?
3.	What do you need to take to the Father to bring peace?
4.

Principles to Remember

1.	Jesus has sent our advocate pointing to the truth.
2.	There is everlasting Joy in Jesus
3.	Peace comes in relationship with our Father
4.

Characteristic of God

Advocate

Theme: 

Jesus completed work allows Holy Spirit to come and access to the Father.