THE GOSPEL OF JOHN (Chs 1-6) 10. THE SUPREME COURT (John 5:19-47)

06 May THE GOSPEL OF JOHN (Chs 1-6) 10. THE SUPREME COURT (John 5:19-47)

Who is this man Jesus?

• He claims to be God (v1-18)

• His Knowledge, Compassion and Power

• He claims to be Saviour and Judge (v19-30)

• He calls on us to be the Jury (v31-47)

He claims to be Saviour and Judge (v19-30)

• Jesus is the perfect representation and revelation of God to mankind

• Jesus is given vast responsibilities from God concerning mankind

He calls on us to be the Jury (v31-47)

The Witnesses:

• John the Baptist – A lamp to show us the way (v35)

• Jesus’ Words and Works – The light to bring us to life (v36 and v1-18)

• The Old Testament Scriptures – They lead us to the truth (v39-47)

The Claims – The Evidence – The Witnesses

NOW – THE VERDICT!

But there’s a twist ….

The Accused is now the Judge and the Jury is now in the Dock

• We face a present responsibility – Listen and Respond by Believing v24-25

• We face a future reality – Life or Condemnation v28-29