The Hand of God - John 10:22-42

This is a sermon by Scott McKay from the morning service on 19th January 2025.

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John 10:22-42 – The Hand of God

Introduction

 

              Jump Bridges and Hang Gliders

 

              The ‘unsecure self-assured’ and the ‘secure self-doubting’

 

The Lostness of the Lost (10:22-30)

 

              Tell us plainly and clearly

 

 

              Two boats and a helicopter

 

 

The Savedness of the Saved (10:22-30)

 

              The Father gave the sheep as a gift to the Son (v29)

 

 

              The Son gave the sheep the gift of eternal life (v28)

 

 

             The Father and the Son hold the sheep securely (v28-29)

 

 

The Words and Works of Jesus testify to His Sonship (10:31-39)

 

              Jesus’ words show Him to be God (10:30, 34-36)

 

 

              Jesus’ Works show Him to be God (10:32, 37-38)

 

 

 

The words without works of John testify to Jesus (10:40-42)

 

 

 

 

Questions 

1a) How can we go beyond people’s excuses to present the words and works of Jesus? 1b) What barriers do people erect and how can we overcome those barriers?

2a) What brings the believer security and assurance? 2b) Describe eternal security. What does this mean for you right now? How does it affect your life?

3a) When do you lack assurance about salvation and the future? 3b) How do you overcome that lack of assurance?

4) How would you answer someone who said: “Jesus never claimed to be God”? 

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