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Sermon Questions - June 4, 2017




The Testimony of the Father
John 5:31-47
June 4, 2017


Questions for Study and Meditation


  1. Read 5:31-32. What does Jesus think about self-witness? To whom is Jesus referring in verse 32?
  2. Read 5:33-36. To what truth did John testify? In what ways did the Jews rejoice in John’s light? In what way does Jesus say his testimony is greater than John’s? Is this self-witness?
  3. Read 5:37-40. In what ways did/does the Father testify about Jesus? What was the reaction of the Jews to this testimony? Why did they respond this way?
  4. Read 5:41-44. What is the effect of seeking glory from others?
  5. Read 5:45-47. Who will accuse the Jews to the Father? How will he do it? What does this imply about the Jews relationship to Jesus and his words?
  6. What’s the most important thing you learned from today’s sermon? From John 5:31-47?
  7. How has this sermon helped you to grow in love for God and others?
  8. What’s the most important thing Jesus would have you do in light of this sermon?
  9. Take some time to worship Jesus. Thank him, praise him, and ask for his help as you seek to strive with other believers for the faith of the gospel.    


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