He Shapes our identity
John 11:45-12:11
January 11, 2026
Speaker: Pastor Dan
Next week: Pastor Nathanael
Today, we continue in our series “His Sheep Hear His Voice”. We will discover how, following the raising of Lazarus, the people influenced by Jesus are sharply divided by the repercussions of the voice and actions of Jesus.
- Jesus Divides (John 11:45–57)
Religious Leaders clinging to:
- False Spirituality -
- Power Moves -
- Self-Protection -
- Audacious Worship (John 12:1-7)
The nature of bodacious worship includes:
- Sacrifice -
- Humility -
- Love -
- Mary’s Concentric Model (John 12:1-7)
Authors that write wonderfully on this include:
- Dallas Willard: The Divine Conspiracy, Renovation of the Heart
- John Ortberg: The Life You’ve Always Wanted, Soul Keeping
- James K.A. Smith: You Are What You Love
Discussion Questions
- What is in the innermost circle of your life?
- What would it take for the deepest, most tender part of your heart to be fully occupied by Jesus?
- What fears, worries, or patterns would you need to surrender to make room for Him alone?
- Jesus is calling each of us to this tender, radical love. Will you let Him have the center of your life today?