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The Good Shepherd

Apr 13th, 2008 / Gospel of John

Outline—John 10

  1. The allegory (v. 1–5)
    1. The test of a shepherd (vv. 1–2)
    2. The task of a shepherd (vv. 3–5)
  2. The allegory explained and amplified (vv. 6–21)
    1. The test of a shepherd—What he brings (vv. 6–10)
    2. The task of a shepherd —What he does (vv. 11–21)
      1. Selfless ownership (vv. 11–13)
      2. Personal ownership (vv. 14–16)
      3. Sacrificial ownership (vv. 17–21)
  3. The allegory distilled (vv. 22–42)
    1. Belief proves a deeper reality (v. 26)
    2. Reality of Certainty (v. 27)
    3. Reality of Security (v. 28)
    4. Reality of Sovereignty (v. 29)
    5. Reality of Unity (v. 30)

Take Home Points

  • What do you need to know of the shepherd? (He seeks His sheep, lays down His life, gives His life, takes up His life, knows the sheep, keeps the sheep, provides, enfolds, etc.)
  • What do you need to know about false shepherds? (They are thieves, robbers, strangers, unbelievers, hirelings,…)
  • What do you need to know about yourself? (Are you owned lock, stock, and barrel by the Good Shepherd?—Or are you yet in unbelief?)

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Spiritual Blindness Illustrated

Apr 6th, 2008 / Gospel of John

Outline—John 9

  1. The purpose of the Savior (vv. 1–5)
  2. The procedure of the miracle (vv. 6–7)
  3. The perplexity of the acquaintances (vv. 8–12)
  4. The impasse of the Pharisees (vv. 13–34)
  5. The pursuit of the Savior (vv. 35–38)
  6. The plea of the lesson (vv. 39–41)

Take Home Points

  • Recognize the blindness of fleshly judgment of circumstances – Who sinned? (v. 2)
  • Recognize the blindness of fleshly judgment concerning the work of God.—No one understood the work. (v. 30)
  • Recognize the blindness of fleshly judgment concerning sin. (v. 41)

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How Bad Is the Depravity of Man?

Mar 30th, 2008 / Gospel of John

Outline—John 8

  1. Depravity is darkness (vv. 1–12)
  2. Depravity is two-dimensional (vv. 13–20)
    1. You do not know where I come from (v. 14)
    2. You judge according to the flesh (v. 15)
    3. You know neither Me nor My Father (v. 19)
  3. Depravity is earthbound (vv. 21–30)
    1. Where I go you cannot come (v. 21)
    2. You will die in your sins (vv. 21 & 24)
    3. You are from beneath (v. 23)
  4. Depravity is enslaved (vv. 31–36)
  5. Depravity is spiritually unmoved by the Word (vv. 37–38)
    1. My Word has no place in you (v. 37)
  6. Depravity is inborn (vv. 39–47)
    1. You are not able to listen to my Word (v. 43)
    2. You are of your father the Devil (v. 44)
    3. You are not of God (v. 47)
  7. Depravity dishonors Christ (vv. 48–51)
  8. Depravity seeks every opportunity to judge God (vv. 52–59)
    1. You have not known Him (v. 55)

Take Home Points

  • That anyone listens to the Word and understands is an act of God.
  • If God has quickened you, never cease to be full of awe and thanksgiving.
  • Remember the two contrasts:
    • Believers pursue light, walk in light, have light. (v. 12)
    • Unbelievers are true to Satan, stand in falsehood, through and through live the lie of unbelief. (v. 44)

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The Place of Divisions

Mar 16th, 2008 / Gospel of John

Outline—John 7

  1. Jesus speaks to man’s estrangement
    1. Christ teaches the proof is in engaging Him. (vv. 14–24)
    2. Some partake, some do not. (vv. 26–27)
  2. Jesus speaks to man’s lostness.
    1. Christ teaches the proof is in His purposed mission. (vv. 27–29)
    2. Some are convinced, some are not. (vv. 30–31)
  3. Jesus speaks to man’s rebellion
    1. Christ teaches the proof is in His victory. (vv. 32–34)
    2. Some yield, some do not. (vv. 35–36)
  4. Jesus speaks to man’s need
    1. Christ teaches the proof is in His sufficiency. (vv. 37–39)
    2. Some receive, some do not. (vv. 40–52)

Take Home Points

  • What tools do you bring with you to help you understand your world? Common sense, moral wisdom you have gained, education—can you “judge righteous judgment”?
  • What is making your soul thirsty today? Are you parched by health, wealth, security issues? Where do you search for satisfaction?
  • While there is breath, there is hope. Some who are doubters today will be saints by God’s grace tomorrow. God was working in lives behind the scenes in John 7—brothers of Jesus, Nicodemus, some who said He was the Christ.

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The First "Chicken in Every Pot" Political Movement

Mar 2nd, 2008 / Gospel of John

Outline—John 6

  1. The gracious signs (vv. 1–21)
    1. The mixed crowd (vv. 1–12)
    2. The mixed disciples (vv. 13–21)
  2. The patient explanation (vv. 22–59)
    1. Sovereignty—Rest your trust in Christ (vv. 22–27)
    2. Saviorhood—Recognize His authoritative mission (vv. 28–33)
    3. Satisfaction—Rely on His satisfaction of your soul (vv. 34–40)
    4. Substitution—Reckon His substitution for you (vv. 41–51)
    5. Sustenance—Receive Him Who sustains (vv. 52–58)
  3. The consequential reactions (vv. 59–71)

Take Home Points

  • Who is Christ to you? Bread of life or your meal ticket?
  • What do you value more at this moment? Fleshly profit or Spirit life (v. 63)?
  • For those standing “at the gate” like Judas, come to know the resting release of Peter’s statement in v. 69.

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Christ Is Revealed as the Restorer of Life

Feb 24th, 2008 / Gospel of John

Outline—John 5

  1. Jesus’ life—restoration purpose illustrated (vv. 1–18)
  2. Jesus’ life—restoration purpose assured (vv. 19–30)
  3. Jesus’ life—restoration purpose authenticated (vv. 31–47)

Take Home Points

  • Lack of love has a blinding affect.
  • You cannot accept Christ and reject the Word of Scripture.
  • The only source of authentic life is Christ.

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