John 5:16-30
Reflect
Recently my husband and I were challenged by people who said, “Jesus is merely human. A good one, but there is no way he can be God! Is there anywhere written that he is God and should be worshipped?"
As I read this passage, my eyes grow wide:
God is at work; Jesus is at work.
The Father gives life; the Son gives life.
God is not judging us, Jesus is.
“He who does not honour the Son does not honour the Father who sent Him.” (v23)
Jesus refers to passages that the Jews would have known and shows how He is the awaited Messiah!
Authority to judge: Daniel 7:13,14 (v27)
Lame and sick are healed: Isaiah 35:6 (vs19-20)
Dead are raised to life: Deuteronomy 32:39 (v21)
Apply
The Bible is honest with us, too!
There is no way around Jesus for us to be saved.
John 14:6: ”Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me.”
Romans 10:9: “if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved; “
As this sounds harsh to a world that is concerned with not offending, remember this is Jesus who makes the claim! You are allowed to be His messenger. Take advantage of it!
Annette Faszer
Pray
- Pray through the prayer section in our program.
- Pray for Karen Alksne, our Congregational Life Ministry Associate.
- Pray for our Congregational Life Pastor, Mike Bartusek and his family.
- Pray for all our small group leaders.