John 5:18-47

Honor Jesus as Almighty God!

1. The Father gave the Son works
2. The Father gave the Son authority
3. The Father gave the Son testimony

Discussion questions available here.

Need proper understanding of Jesus:

• To properly interpret Scripture (39–40)
• To genuinely love God (42)
• To authentically honor God (44, 23)
• To avoid judgment (25, 27)
• To receive life (24)

Honor Jesus as Almighty God!

1. The Father gave the Son works

The Father is accomplishing His will through Jesus (John 5:19, 36)!

The Father works for Jesus’ glory. (Colossians 1:18, Philippians 2:9–11)

The very reason we are able to rest is because God is working!

2. The Father gave the Son authority

Jesus is the “Son of Man” (5:27), referring to divine power and authority (Daniel 7:13–14).

Jesus has the authority to give life and the authority to judge.

This life or judgment is not only future (5:29), but present (5:24)!

3. The Father gave the Son testimony

The Father validates Jesus through several witnesses (5:37–38)

• Jesus’ works (5:36)
• John the Baptist (5:33–35)
• All of Scripture (5:39–40)
• Moses (5:45–47)

The purpose – Honor the Son (5:23).  Hear, believe, have life (5:24)!