"Are You Willing To Become Well?" (John 5) Introduction: The plot thickens - Each of the signs call attention to something about the saving, life-giving work of the Messiah.
Exposition 1. The Third Sign of Jesus (5:1-9) - Why ask, "Are you willing to become well?" - Why only heal one among the multitude? - Why then leave before anyone know who he was? Is this a sign? A sign of what??
2. The Reaction of the Jews (5:10-18)
3. The Revelation of Jesus (5:19-30) (a) Jesus is God in the flesh (v. 19-20)
(b) Jesus has the power to give life to whom he will, and to execute judgment (v. 21-30) - The Son gives life to whom He will.
4. The Refusal to Believe (5:31-47) "He came to His own, and His own did not receive Him" (1:10-11). Why? - They have his own testimony (v. 31). - John also bore witness of him (v. 32-35). - These miracles have been bearing witness all this time that Jesus has come from God (v. 36). - God the Father has testified of Jesus in his word (v. 37-39).
What was the problem? They are not willing. - Verse 40, "You are not willing to come to Me that you may have life." See verses 37, 38, 42, 44, 46.
Application: How about you? M'Cheyne: "You say you cannot look, nor come, nor cry for you are helpless. Jesus is a Savior to the Helpless. Christ is not only a Savior to those who are naked and empty, and have no goodness to recommend themselves, but he is a Savior to those who are unable to give themselves to Him. You cannot be in too desperate a condition for Christ."
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