DISPARAGE, DENY, DISTORT

TEXT JOHN 7: http://www.biblica.com/bible/verse/?q=John7&niv=yes

PARAPHRASE JOHN 7:1-13

After many disciples deserted him for saying he was the bread of life, Jesus sought safety in Galilee because there were many in Judea who wanted him dead. However, with the Feast of Tabernacles being near, Jesus’ brothers, who like those who had left due to their unbelief, tried provoking him into returning to the dangers of Jerusalem by telling him his disciples needed to see him perform more miracles and that anyone who wants to become well known can’t hide out in Galilee but instead needs to publicly appear at the upcoming Feast.

Jesus responds to his brother’s unbelief by telling them how unsafe it is for him to publicly appear in Jerusalem at this time-which was not the case for them-because of how many people there hated him for confronting their need for Him to save them from their sin. However, he also told his brothers he would appear at the Feast when the time was right.

After his brothers had left, Jesus went secretly to the Feast because there were many Jews, who hating him, wanted him dead. Because the people also feared the Jewish leaders the heavy discussion among the crowd about whether Jesus was a good man or trying to deceive the people was done in private.


PRINCIPLES John 7:1-13


I. FIRST CENTURY READERS

A. CIT: John told his first century readers that because of Jesus’ brothers’ unbelief they tried precipitating a crisis between Him and those in Jerusalem who wanted him dead.

B. INTER: How did John tell his first century readers Jesus’ brothers’ tried to precipitate a crisis between Him and those who wanted him dead?

C. ANS: John told his first century readers that Jesus’ brothers’ tried to precipitate a crisis between Him and those who wanted him dead by:

1. Pressuring His timing

2. Pressing His miracles

3. Promoting His fame


II. US TODAY

A. CIT: John tells us that unbelievers today try precipitating a crisis between Jesus Name (Savior) and those who want His Name destroyed.

B. INTER: How does John tell us that unbelievers today try precipitating a crisis between Jesus Name (Savior) and those who want His Name destroyed?

C. ANS: John tells us that unbelievers today try precipitating a crisis between Jesus Name (Savior) and those who want His Name destroyed by:

1. Disparaging His timing

2. Denying His miracles

3. Distorting His fame


PRAYER
Our Father, we praise Your timing!
Our Father, we thank You for Your Son’s Miracles!
Our Father, we praise Your Son’s Name!
Our Father, we thank You for Your Son’s Life!
Our Father, we ask You to forgive our unbelief!
Our Father, we ask You to forgive those in denial!
Our Father, we praise Your Bread!
Our Father, we thank You for Your Feast!
In the Name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.


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CHOSEN, HOLY & LOVED

COLOSSIANS 3:12-17

I. A CHOSEN COMMUNITY: COLOSSIANS 3:12-17

12Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. 14And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.

15Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. 16Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. 17And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

II. PARAPHRASE: COLOSSIANS 3:12-17

Because your old self (your sinful nature) has been put to death by Christ in whom you have life, you are now God’s chosen, holy and loved people who must live life according to your new self (who you are in Christ). Your new nature in Christ (not in Sin, not in Adam), changes you into people who are compassionate, kind, humble, gentle and patient; who support each other as you grow in being able to forgive grievances as they arise in the body; who forgive as Christ forgives; and who are bound together in unity through your love for one another.

With the peace of Christ ruling your hearts you are called to live together in the body without conflict. Being transformed by Christ’s word provides you the wisdom necessary to teach and hold one another accountable. Show your gratitude to God by worshipping Him with your voice through psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Let everything you say or do to one another be based on Jesus Christ through whom you are able to thank God.


III. PRINCIPLES: COLOSSIANS 3:12-17
A. Colossian Church

1. CIT Paul told the Colossians they were God’s chosen, holy & loved people -v12a

2. INT How were the Colossians God’s chosen, holy and loved people?

3. ANS The Colossians were God’s chosen, holy and loved People because

A. Their Sinful nature had died with Christ allowing them to be:

(1) Compassionate, Kind, Humble, Gentle & Patient - v 12b

(2) Supportive & Forgiving - v 13a

(3) Like Christ - v 13b

(4) United in Love - v 14

B. Their Hearts are being transformed by Christ allowing them to:

(1) Live in Peace not in Conflict - v 15

(2) Teach & Admonish with Wisdom - v 16 a

(3) Speak & Act like Jesus Christ - v 17 a

(4) Worship & Thank God for Christ - vv 16 b, 17 b


B. Church Today

1. CIT Paul tells the Church Today they are God’s chosen, holy & loved people. (I Am Your God, Isa41:4-10) & (Deut. 7:7-8 a)

2. INT How is the Church Today God’s chosen, holy & loved people?

3. ANS The Church Today is God’s chosen, holy & loved people because:

A. Our Sinful nature died with Christ allowing us to be: - (Gal. 3:27)

(1) Compassionate, Kind, Humble, Gentle, & Patient - (Fruit of the Spirit, Gal 5:22-26) & (Phil 2:3-4)

(2) Supportive & Forgiving - (You Must Forgive, Luke 17:1-6) & (Gal. 6:2) & (Eph. 4:32)

(3) Like Christ - (Seek the Things Above, Col 3:1-11)

(4) United in Love - (John 17:23)


B. Our Hearts are being transformed by Christ allowing us to:

(1) Live in Peace not in Conflict - (Serve the Lord, Col 3:18-25)

(2) Teach & Admonish with Wisdom - (1 Thess. 5:14-15)

(3) Speak & Act like Jesus Christ - (You Are My Witnesses, Isa 43:110-13)

(4) Worship & Thank God for Christ