Compassion and Glory

JOHN 1-4 WILL YOU BELIEVE JESUS IS GOD, MESSIAH, AND SAVIOR? JOHN 5 (HEALING ON THE SABBATH) REJECTING THE AUTHORITY OF JESUS CHRIST RESULTS IN YOUR ETERNAL CONDEMNATION. JOHN 6 (BREAD OF LIFE) EACH OF US MUST CHOOSE WHETHER TO ACCEPT THE SOVEREIGNTY OF JESUS FOR OUR SALVATION. JOHN 7 (LIVING WATER) EVALUATE YOUR RESPONSE TO JESUS BEING FROM THE FATHER— IS IT BELIEF? JOHN 8 (LIGHT OF THE WORLD) DO NOT REJECT THE DEITY OF CHRIST—BELIEVE THAT YOU MAY BE FREE FROM SIN. JOHN 9 (HEALING MAN BORN BLIND) God is better seen through my limitations. Don’t be spiritually blind to your sin and need of a Savior. JOHN 10 (SHEPHERD STORY) TRUST IN JESUS YOUR SHEPHERD. FOR ETERNITY. FOR TODAY. Compassion and Glory JOHN 11 COMPASSION AND GLORY 1. As Messiah, Jesus reveals the purpose of His working is God’s glory (who He is). 1-7 2. As Messiah, Jesus is working even in the midst of their not understanding. 8-16 COMPASSION AND GLORY 3. As Messiah, Jesus claims power over spiritual death. 17-27 4. As Messiah, Jesus reveals His compassion for hurting people. 28-36 COMPASSION AND GLORY 5. As Messiah, Jesus reveals the glory of God through His power over physical death. 37-44 6. As Messiah, Jesus is rejected due to man seeking their own self-interest. 45-58 JESUS’ POWER OVER DEATH REVEALS HIS MESSIAHSHIP. GOD GENUINELY CARES ABOUT OUR HURTING HEARTS! APPLICATION 1. The power of God over physical and spiritual death should lead us to belief in Jesus Christ. 2. Our goal should be for the glory (realities) of God to be seen in our trials. APPLICATION 3. We must not forget that in the midst of sorrow, God cares for our hurting heart even as He is accomplishing His greater purposes. 4. We must in the midst of our sorrow respond in obedience to God.