Introduction:
God@Work Results In 3 Different Reactions (John 11:45-57):
- Those that Obey Jesus. (John 11:45)
(Luke 9:35) - And a voice came out of the cloud, saying, "This is my Son, my Chosen One; listen to him!"
See: Acts 2:38 | Acts 3:19 | Acts 17:30 | Romans 1:5
- Those that Oppose Jesus (John 11:46-54).
Isaiah 53:6 - ...the LORD has laid on him the iniquity of us all.
- Those that Observe Jesus (John 11:55-57).
Luke 11:23 - Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters.
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Small Group Discussion
Read John 11:45-57
What was your big “take-away” from this passage / message?
Explain how believing in Jesus is an act of obedience.
Why do people see Jesus as a threat? In what way is Jesus a “threat” to a person? Explain how that keeps people from believing.
If someone does not truly believe in and follow Jesus, why would that person continue to attend church?
Breakout
Pray for one another.