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THE GOSPEL OF JOHN III. The Opposition to the Son of God (5:1–12:50)

THE GOSPEL OF JOHN III. The Opposition to the Son of God (5:1–12:50) A. At The Feast In Jerusalem (Jn 5:1-47) B. During The Passover (Jn 6:1-71) C. During The Feast Of Tabernacles ( Jn 7:1 – 10:21) D. During The Feast Of Dedication ( Jn 10:22-42 )

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THE GOSPEL OF JOHN III. The Opposition to the Son of God (5:1–12:50)

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  1. THE GOSPEL OF JOHN III. The Opposition to the Son of God (5:1–12:50) A. At The Feast In Jerusalem (Jn 5:1-47) B. During The Passover (Jn 6:1-71) C. During The Feast Of Tabernacles (Jn7:1 – 10:21) D. During The Feast Of Dedication (Jn10:22-42) E. Because Of The Death And Resurrection Of Lazarus (Jn 11:1-57)

  2. 1. The Report of Lazarus’ Illness (11:1-16) 2. The Return of Jesus to Bethany (11:17-37) 3. The Raising of Lazarus (11:38-44) 4. The Results of the Miracle (11:45-57) a. Some Believe (v. 45) b. Some Disbelieve (v. 46) c. Some Plot (vv. 47-53) Read Jn 11:51b-52.

  3. ~ Jesus’ death, intended to spare the nation of Israel from physical destruction, was actually to spare Israel from spiritual destruction. ~ Furthermore, Jesus’ death would bring about the gathering together of all God’s children – both Jews and Gentiles, whoever had come to believe in Jesus as the Messiah, so that they will form one church. ~ Recall Jn 10:16.

  4. ~ And this church is gathered by Him (Jesus). ~ All of this, of course, anticipates the Gentile mission. ~ We too are among the scattered for whom Jesus died! This theme is expanded in 2Cor 5:18-21 and Eph 2:14-22 and referred to as the doctrine of reconciliation.

  5. ~ Through His death Jesus provides the way all people can be reconciled to God and then to each other. ~ Unity in Christ is not a sentimental feeling but a reality that we can experienceeven within the limitations of a sinful world. ~ WHEN OUR SINS ARE PARDONED WE HAVE THE FREEDOM TO TRULY RELATE TO EACH OTHER IN LOVE.

  6. Caiaphas had only a limited perspective. ~ But though his intent was sinful, God used him to indicate that Jesus would die for the people as a substitutionary sacrifice. ~ A prophecy of universal proportions: One man did have to die in order that the world, not just a single nation or a fragile political structure, might be saved.

  7. Read Jn 11:53. ~ The Greek word translated “plotted” in the niv and “planned” in the nasb is better translated “resolved”. ~ In short, Jesus is not to be arrested in order to be tried; He is to be tried because He has already been found guilty. ~ And this, John insists, has been precipitated by the raising of Lazarus (cf. also Jn 12:10).

  8. Evil leaders, no matter how long they have power or how evil their actions, are always under God’s control. ~God permits them to exercise power for a time. ~ Though it may not seem so to those who suffer, all that happens is according to God’s timing and under His control. ~ GOD IS ALWAYS WATCHING OVER HIS PEOPLE.

  9. d. Jesus Retreats (vv. 54-57) Read Jn 11:54. ~ We must remember that He did not flee in such a way that He was running away from His Father’s calling. ~ His only intention was to offer Himself to undergo a voluntary death at the divinely appointed time.

  10. So to those with eyes to see, Jesus was making a theological statement: no human court could force Him to the cross. ~ Both the fact and the timing were simultaneously the Father’s determination and His own willed act (Jn 10:17, 18). Read Jn 11:55-56. ~ This is the third Passover mentioned by John.

  11. ~ Verses 55-57 introduce the reader to what must have transpired in Jerusalem about March of the year ad 30. Note that the form of the question in v. 56 is such that the questioner already assumes that it is far more likely that Jesus will not come to the feast. ~ The reason: v. 57.

  12. Pride Problems ~ Even when confronted point-blank with the power of Jesus’ deity, some refused to believe. ~ They were so hardened that they preferred to reject God’s Son rather than admit they were wrong. ~ Beware of pride. If we allow it to grow, it can lead us into enormous sin.

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