Gospel of John - John 5

 Homiletics                                                       Study: Gospel of John                               

Lesson     7                                                       Passage:    John 5

Content (List of Topics or Events)

Do you want to get well – Invalid Healing (John 5:1-15) 1. Jesus visits pool near Sheep Gate (1-2) 2. Blind, lame, paralyze at pool for healing (3-4) 3. Invalid for 38 years seen by Jesus and asked “do you want to get well?” (5-6) 4. Invalid replies that no one helps and can’t get in pool before someone else (7) 5. Jesus cures man with “Get up, pickup mat and walk” (8-9) 6. Jewish leaders question why man is carrying mat on Sabbath and who did this (10-13) 7. Jesus sees man and warns to stop sinning and man tells Jewish leaders it was Jesus (14-15)

Leaders Challenge Jesus – Authority from Father (John 5:16-30) 1. Jewish leaders challenge Jesus for healing on Sabbath (16) 2. Jesus defends healing; telling that Father is always at work and so is He (17-18) 3. Jesus describes Father and Son relationship… a. Seeing doing what Father does (19-20) b. Giving life (21) c. Delegates judgment to Son (22) d. Honor Son as they honor Father (23) 4. Hearing Jesus word and believing Him has eternal life (24-27) 5. Dead will rise and judged (28-30)

Testimony for Salvation is in Jesus (5:31-47) 1. Testimony of self not valid (31) 2. John the Baptist testified to the truth (32-35) 3. Works that Father has given Jesus is testimony (36) 4. The Word and Voice of God are testimony; it’s in the scriptures (37-40) 5. Love of God is not in your hearts; no acceptance (41-42) 6. You accept glory from each other but not from God (43-44) 7. Your accuser is Moses; you don’t believe what he wrote; you won’t believe Jesus (45-47

Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)

Do you want to get well – Invalid Healing	John 5:1-15
Leaders Challenge Jesus – Authority from Father	John 5:16-30
Testimony for Salvation is in Jesus	John 5:31-47

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

Healing at well brings leaders challenge and Jesus ministry justification

Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)

CTATLT true healing comes when our hearts are set on Jesus and accept His authority leading to eternal life.

Specific Application Questions

What is keeping you from healing found in Jesus?

Where are you reluctant to accept Jesus’ authority in your life?  How are you going to let go and let God guide you?

How is your commitment to God demonstrated?  It’s a heart attitude thing hearing God’s voice.

Principles to Remember                                                                                                                                           

Healing comes by Faith

God’s purpose is reflected in Jesus

Glory comes from the Father

Characteristic of God

Glory comes from Him

Theme

Jesus heals bringing a challenge from Jewish leaders stuck in their own rules without a heart for God

 

 

 

 

Gospel of John - John 4:31-54

 Homiletics                                              Study: Gospel of John                               

Lesson     6                                              Passage:    John 4:31-54

Content (List of Topics or Events)

Disciples learn of eternal Food and Harvest (John 4:31-38) 1. Disciples ask Jesus to eat and He responds saying “I have food you know nothing about” (31-33) 2. Jesus tells of His food… “do the will of the one who sent him: (34) 3. Jesus describes ripe harvest (35) 4. Harvest crop is for eternal life bringing gladness for both the Sower and Reaper (36) 5. Reap and gain benefit what others have labored (27-38)

Samaritan believe bringing harvest of Souls (John 4:39-42) 1. Samaritans believed due to woman’s testimony (39) 2. People of town urged Jesus to stay and Jesus stayed 3 days; many believed because of Jesus’ words (40-41) 3. People heard and know Jesus is savior of the world (42)

Taking Jesus at His Word is foundation of faith (4:43-54) 1. Galileans welcome Jesus after seeing what He did in Jerusalem (43-45) 2. Visiting Cana in Galilee a royal official begged Jesus to heal his son (close to death) (46-47) 4. Jesus shares that “unless you see signs and wonders you won’t believe (48) 5. Official says “come”; Jesus replies “your son will live” and official accepts Jesus’ word (49-50) 6. Official on the way and met his servant’s telling that Son is better (51-53) 7. Second sign in Cana (54)

Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)

Disciples learn of eternal Food and Harvest	John 4:31-38
Samaritan believe bringing harvest of Souls	John 4:39-42
Taking Jesus at His Word is foundation of faith	John 4: 43-54

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

Eternal harvest is ready; seeing and accepting Jesus brings faith

Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)

CTATLT that accepting the Word (Jesus) brings gladness for the eternal harvest of souls

Specific Application Questions

What brings gladness to you?  How are you being motivated to personally engage in the Harvest?

How are you excited to be with Jesus?  In what ways do you look forward to your time learning from Him?

Where do you need to accept Jesus at His word and live more deeply in faith?

Principles to Remember                                                                                                                                           

Eternal Harvest brings gladness

Personal encounter with Jesus brings faith

Faith comes from hearing and accepting Jesus’ Word

Characteristic of God

Gladness in Eternal Harvest

Theme

Jesus focuses on eternal harvest of souls; joy comes from accepting His Word