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my second grade escort. Why Follow Jesus?. Nt Wright “ What matters is not just what Jesus can do for you; what matters is who Jesus is. ”. Looking Back. Exodus Overtones Bread : “ Then Jesus took the loaves , gave thanks to God… ” (John 6:11) – (Exodus 16). Looking Back.
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Why Follow Jesus? Nt Wright “What matters is not just what Jesus can do for you; what matters is who Jesus is.”
Looking Back Exodus Overtones Bread: “Then Jesus took the loaves, gave thanks to God…” (John 6:11) – (Exodus 16)
Looking Back Exodus Overtones Bread Water:“When suddenly they saw Jesus walking on water towards them.” (v.18) New Exodus Promise
Looking Back Exodus Overtones Bread Water New Exodus Promise
Questions? • When did you get here? (V.25) • How long have we been missing out on this free bread? “Rabbi, when did you get here?”
Jesus and Baking Soda Nt Wright “What matters is not just what Jesus can do for you; what matters is who Jesus is.”
Questions? • When did you get here? • What do we have to do to follow God? (V.28) “What must we do, to be doing the works of God?”
Questions? • When did you get here? • What do we have to do to follow God? (V.28) “What must we do, to be doing the works of God? This is the work of God that you trust in the one whom he sent.”
Questions? • When did you get here? • What do we have to do to follow God? (V.28) “What must we do, to be doing the works of God? This is the work of God that you trust in the one whom he sent.”
Questions? • When did you get here? • What do we have to do to follow God? (V.28) “What must we do, to be doing the works of God? This is the work of God that you trust in the one whom he sent.”
Questions? • When did you get here? • What do we have to do to follow God? (V.28) “What must we do, to be doing the works of God? This is the work of God that you trust in the one whom he sent.” Gift of trust: “God does the one great work of trust, and we simply (but really) bring this already worked and working trust back to his Son.” (Dale Bruner, 289)
Example - (Mark 9:20-24) And they brought the boy to him. And when the spirit saw him, immediately it convulsed the boy, and he fell on the ground and rolled about, foaming at the mouth. And Jesus asked his father, “How long has this been happening to him?” And he said, “From childhood. And it has often cast him into fire and into water, to destroy him. But if you can do anything, have compassion on us and help us.” And Jesus said to him, “‘If you can’! All things are possible for one who believes.” Immediately the father of the child cried out and said, “I believe; help my unbelief!”(ESV)
Questions? • When did you get here? • What do we have to do to follow God? (V.28) “What must we be do, to be doing the works of God? This is the work of God that you trust in the one whom he sent.” The Gospel and Badminton Dale Bruner “response-ability” (Bruner 390) – our ability to respond to God’s work in our time and space.
Questions? • When did you get here? • What do we have to do to follow God? • Prove it! So, what can you do? (V. 30) “Then what sign do you do, that we may see and believe?”
Response – A Subject So they said to him, “Then what sign do you do, that we may see and believe you? What work do you perform? Our fathers ate the manna in the wilderness; as it is written, ‘He gave them bread from heaven to eat.’” Jesus then said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, it was not Moses who gave you the bread from heaven, but myFather is presently giving you the true bread from heaven. (John 6:30-32)
Response – A Verb So they said to him, “Then what sign do you do, that we may see and believe you? What work do you perform? Our fathers ate the manna in the wilderness; as it is written, ‘He gave them bread from heaven to eat.’” Jesus then said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, it was not Moses who gave you the bread from heaven, but my Father is presently giving you the true bread from heaven. (John 6:30-32 – Dale Bruner)
Response – Direct Object So they said to him, “Then what sign do you do, that we may see and believe you? What work do you perform? Our fathers ate the manna in the wilderness; as it is written, ‘He gave them bread from heaven to eat.’” Jesus then said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, it was not Moses who gave you the bread from heaven, but my Father is presently giving you the true [authentic] bread from heaven. (John 6:30-32 ESV) “Jesus is saying, in effect, ‘Manna cannot compare with The Son of Man. You don’t need another miracle to prove something. You need to open your eyes to the present miracle you have right here in front of your face.’” (Bruner 398)
Response – Indirect Object “For the bread of God is he who comes down from heaven and gives lifeto the [whole] world.” (John 6:33 ESV) Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; but these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have lifein his name. (John 20:30-31 ESV)
Looking Forward Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst.” (John 6:35 ESV)
What is Jesus trying to teach? Their understanding of their story is always as it is perceived
What is Jesus trying to teach? Their understanding of their story is always as it is perceived Jesus challenges the very essence of their experience
What is Jesus trying to teach? Their understanding of their story is always as it is perceived Jesus challenges the very essence of their experience Trust demands response-ability
What is Jesus trying to teach? Their understanding of their story is always as it is perceived Jesus challenges the very essence of their experience Trust demands response-ability Jesus is more present than we think
Why follow Jesus?: Application RehearseMark 9 - Collaborative trust
Why follow Jesus?: Application Rehearse Mark 9 - Collaborative trust Rememberthe bread which brings life isn’t always what we want JBU Professor – unless bread is broken it offers us nothing
Why follow Jesus?: Application Rehearse Remember Recite – “Master, give us this bread, now and forever.” (Mark 6:34, MSG)
Why follow Jesus?: Application Rehearse Remember Recite – “Master, give us this bread, now and forever.” (Mark 6:34, MSG)
“Unless bread is broken it can offer us nothing.” (Tim Keller)