John 10: The Good Shepherd
We continue our series: The Gospel of John for Seekers, Skeptics & Saints. This week we are in John 10 where Jesus identifies himself as Ezekiel’s promised shepherd (Ez. 34) in a confrontation with the false shepherds that were seeking to stone him.
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Anthony Carollo
Anthony Carollo is our guest from Greater Spokane Association of Evangelicals
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John 9: The Names & Signs of God & the Divinity of Jesus
The Gospel of John for Seekers, Skeptics & Saints:
Jesus said he was the light of the world in John 8 and in John 9 he heals a man blind from birth. This sermon explores how the names and signs given to Moses to prove He was sent from God, were the names and signs, Jesus claimed and performed to show He was the divine, son of God. A powerful moment in the temple when God forms a miracle out of clay and brings new vision to a man in darkness.
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John 8:12-59: Jesus in the Court of Women
The Gospel of John for Seekers, Skeptics & Saints:
John 8:12-59: Jesus’s explosive sermon from the Court of Women in Herod’s Temple. The dangerous claims of Christ continue during the feast of Tabernacles. This chapter ends with only one of two conclusions for the hearers: He is either a devil or divine. The implications are apocalyptic for the temple and the people of Israel. The verdict will change your life.
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John 7: Christ Our Rock of Flowing Water
The Gospel of John for Seekers, Skeptics and Saints: John 7
Jesus stands up in the court of women in the temple and lays claims to be the fulfillment of the feast of tabernacle rituals taking place during the celebrations. Who does Jesus think he is? The answers are dangerous and lead to his eventual death.
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John 6: Christ is Greater than Moses
The Gospel of John for Seekers, Skeptics and Saints: John 6, Old Testament allusions fulfilled in Christ.
Jesus, John 6 and the allusions of Genesis. Allusions, types and allegories are not the primary method of exegesis but added up together, they can give a powerful background narrative of the One who is: “worthy of more glory than Moses” -Heb 13:3. Understanding how Jesus fulfills the types of the Old Testament, adds another layer of trust and understanding to our faith in the scriptures and in Jesus.
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John 8: The Christian apologetic on Sin, Forgiveness and Freedom
The Gospel of John for Seekers, Skeptics & Saints: The Christian apologetic on Sin, Forgiveness and Freedom: John 8:1-11
Jesus Saves…it’s typically the quintessential christian bumper sticker that proclaims an answer that most people have no clue as to what He saves us from? In our day talking about the ‘need to be saved’ often sounds like the need to be rescued from Bigfoot. We seriously doubt there’s any truth to that blurry, power-walking giant ewok but there’s still a small slice of background thought that may still wonder why we seem to intuitively know this world is not as it should be…but we are not sure why it is and who’s responsible for it. If Christian’s teach that we need saved, we must ask what we need saved from and why do we need to be saved from it? What is the point of a Savior if we are not convinced we need saved?
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The Resurrection: Without it there is no Christianity
John 5 in our study through the gospel of John for Seekers, Skeptics and Saints.
Topics covered:
The resurrection is central to the gospel message.
The Christian faith is more than just being good people.
People don’t embrace suffering for a known lie.
The place of Faith and Reason.
The witness of 2 early Christians: Justin Martyr and Cyprian of Carthage.
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Advent & The Worship of Active Waiting
- What kind of person are you?
- Active waiting.
- What kind of future do you see…positive or pessimistic?
- How big is your vision and dream…does it out live you?
- Who are you investing in?
- What is the condition of your soul?
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Standing in the Tensions of Power & Providence
The Gospel of John for Seekers, Skeptics and Saints:
John 4:43-54
- Jesus ministered to people where they were at even if their motives, understandings or acceptance of the truth wasn’t fully mature. We are called to engage and plant seeds of biblical truth where there is resistance, ignorance or the absence of the truth.
- Jesus ministered to the physical sufferings and needs of people. We are called to be go to the those who are experiencing the trials and troubles of life and cultivate a reputation for being helpful and accessible to those who are in need.
- Jesus spoke the truth to those who were confused or misguided in their understanding of God and his ways. We must remember that God’s primary saving work on earth is to bring people back into a loving and secure relationship with their Father, that doesn’t mean He will make everything right on the earth before the return of Christ.
- Jesus is always working to provoke faith/trust in who God is and what He is doing. We should be challenging people to put their faith/trust in God not in people, places or methods.
- The Promise of Power & Providence
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