“A TEAM EFFORT” John 14:7-21

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We grow in Christ when we follow God’s example: a TEAM EFFORT.

  1. OUR GOD ACCOMPLISHES HIS D___________ BY A TEAM EFFORT.
    1. The disciples asked to see the F__________ of Jesus.
    2. Jesus said a total U______ exists between the Father and the Son.
    3. Jesus revealed His D______ in multiple ways & many times. V. 10f
    4. God’s P___________ personality is a concept from Bible records. Genesis 1:2; 1:26; 3:15
  2. THE ALMIGHTY EXTABLISHED THE C_________ BY A TEAM EFFORT.
    1. Jesus personally chose T____________ men to start His church. Psalm 49:1; 69:25; 109:8
    2. Jesus foretells that these apostles will do M___________ works.
    3. The apostles were not sent as I_________________ agents to the world. Acts; Ephesians 4:4-6
    4. God’s S__________ performed His will through those believers.
  3. GOD STILL C______________ HIS PLAN THROUGH TEAM EFFORT.
    1. This congregation was B_________ by believers of Jesus Christ.
    2. The early members S_____________ their time, skills and money.
    3. We have been handed the O__________________ to honor Jesus.
    4. God still works in His C____________ through a Team Effort.

 

God’s plan is for believers to work in unity as a team

 in spreading the message of salvation in Christ.

“AVOID SIN; LIVE LOVE” John 13:21-22,33f

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Jesus desires our full attention and whole-hearted service.

  1. REJECT ALL THE ACTIONS OF B_______________.
    1. The disciples C______________ with each other for prestige. Mark 9:33f
    2. The disciples tried to use Jesus to G_____________ themselves. Matthew 20:20f; Mark 10:35f
    3. The disciples knew Jesus had the ability of F_________________. John 11:57; 12; Matthew 26:14-16
  2. REJECT THE ACTS OF D_____________. (V. 38)
    1. During a storm in Galilee, they accused Jesus of N___________. Mark 4:38
    2. The disciples accused Jesus of M__________________. Mk. 5:25f
    3. The disciples D______________ the extent of the power of Jesus. John 6:1f
    4. Jesus W_________ Peter of his future displays of weakness. Matthew 26:31; Ephesians 6:10f
  3. BE FULLY SURRENDERED TO JESUS CHRIST IN GODLY L_______.
    1. Jesus announces a new C___________________ for His disciples.
    2. Jesus now commands His disciples to love E______ O__________.
    3. Jesus devotes the rest of the evening to E____________ this love. John 14-15; 1st & 2nd John

LOVE ALMIGHTY GOD AND LOVE ONE ANOTHER.

“Obey” 1 John 2:3

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We know that we have come to know him if we keep his commands.

  1. John 5:24 …but has crossed over from______ to_______ .
  2. John 8:47 Whoever belongs to God ______what God says.
  3. John 14:15 “If you______ me, keep my commands.
  4. John 14:23 Jesus replied, “Anyone who loves me will _______my teaching.
  5. Galatians 5:22-23 But the_______ of the Spirit
  6. Mark 9:24 “I do believe; help me________ my unbelief!”
  7. Luke 17:5-6 The apostles said to the Lord, “ __________our faith!”
  8. Romans 8:14-15 – Led by the ________
  9. Ephesians 1:4-9 – ______________ to sonship
  10. Romans 10:9-17 – Faith comes by ______________

“GOD’S LOVE = HONOR ONE ANOTHER” John 13:1-11

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“Every Christian should strive to make other believers ‘look and sound good…’” Dr. Gene A. Getz

  1. JESUS M__________ LIVING A LIFE OF GODLY LOVE. V.1c, 3; I Cor. 13:4-8
    1. Satan’s temptations radically L________ Judas Iscariot. V. 2; Luke 22:3f
    2. Satan’s influence has cursed every human with P____________. Rom. 3
    3. Jesus was God’s Son who never gave in to T_____________. Heb. 4:15b
    4. Jesus paid the entire H______ sin debt by dying with our sin. Jn. 15:13f
  2. JESUS GIVES HUMANITY A D________________ TO PURSUE. Isaiah 64:6
    1. Jesus taught with understandable S______________ and illustrations.
    2. Jesus C___________ our aimless wandering to walk in God’s Way. V.15; Mat. 23:11
    3. Scripture was W____________ so that we may follow Jesus. John 20:31
    4. Godly love helps others rise to B________ circumstances. Mat. 23:1-12
  3. JESUS H_____________ PEOPLE, MEETING OUR GREATEST NEED.
    1. Jesus temporarily left His eternal home to S______ His people. Phil.2:5f
    2. No human D___________ God’s love, but Jesus still gives it. II Peter 3:9
    3. Followers of Jesus are to T__________just as He did. Phil. 2:1-5
    4. All who obey Jesus’ commands will receive God’s R____________.

As believers in Christ, we must intentionally practice honoring others.

“CHRIST’S WORDS ARE GOD’S WORDS” John 12:44-50

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  1. THE WORD OF GOD WAS C_______________ IN A HUMAN BODY.

    1. Jesus lived P__________ by God’s rules and principles. John 1:14
    2. Jesus was God’s L_______, helping people understand scripture.
    3. Jesus was claiming to be God through His T______________.
  2. ACCEPTING GOD’S WORD LEADS PEOPLE TO E___________ LIFE.
    1. The W_____ of Jesus give life to those who believe Him. Jn. 6:63
    2. The words of Jesus had R___________ life to many dead people.
    3. B______________ of Jesus will live by His words in God’s home.
  3. R____________ THE WORD OF GOD RESULTS IN ETERNAL DEATH.
    1. The only alternative for people not to live is D_________.
    2. The Son of God is returning to P__________ His enemies.
    3. Jesus’ words will be the guide used to C____________ the Lost.

Obey the words of Jesus now so that you may have eternal life.

“REDEMPTION REQUIRED THE CROSS” John 12:27-34

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God keeps His plans which He revealed centuries earlier.

  1. JESUS DECLARED THAT HE WOULD DIE BY C_________________.
    1. The Jewish audience was C_____________ by the claim of Jesus.
    2. Jesus R_________________ claimed He would die by crucifixion. John 3:14-15; 8:28; 12:32
    3. Jesus used the cross to illustrate righteous E_______________. Matthew 10:38; 16:24
  2. THE OLD TESTAMENT H_______ OF THE DEATH BY CRUCIFIXION.
    1. The bronze S__________ on the pole symbolized the crucifixion. Numbers 21
    2. Mosaic Law labels those hung on a tree as C__________ by God. Deuteronomy 21:22-23
    3. Passover Lambs were to be perfect and without D____________. Isaiah 53:7f
  3. DIVINE REDEMPTION WAS F___________ THROUGH THE CROSS.
    1. The perfect Son of God became cursed as He B________ all sin. Galatians 3:13; I Peter 2:24
    2. Jesus remained perfectly R_________________ even until death.
    3. Jesus was God’s perfect Lamb without any B___________
    4. Jesus proved Himself to be the W_______ of God in human flesh. Colossians 2:9f
    5. God uses the cross of Christ as a F_________ point in the Gospel.

I Corinthians 1:18; Ephesians 2:13f; Philippians 2:8

Does God want us to remember Jesus every time we see a tree?

“WILLPOWER CAN BE DEADLY” John 12:27-43

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Is your willpower being used to please Almighty God?

  1. THE WILL OF JESUS WAS TO D_____ FOR ALL HUMAN SIN.
    1. Jesus knew His purpose in the world before He was B______. John 1:1f; Colossians 1:15f
    2. Jesus knew His purpose when He was a Y________. Luke 2:41f
    3. Jesus repeatedly foretold His death and His R_______________. Matthew 12:39f; Luke 11:29f.
    4. Jesus states the M___________ by which He would die. V. 32
    5. Jesus identified Himself as the L__________ of the world.
  2. THE WILL OF GOD’S ENEMIES WAS: DENY AND D________ JESUS!
    1. The enemies refused to recognize God’s V________. 28
    2. The enemies refused to recognize the D_______ power of Jesus.37
    3. The enemies of Jesus were fulfilling God’s P____________. 38f Isaiah 6:10; 53:1; II Peter 3:9
    4. Many people F___________ men more than fearing God’s wrath. 42f I John 4:18-19
    5. People who reject Jesus walk in eternal D______________. V. 35f

GOD ONLY PROMISED ONE SAVIOR, AND JESUS IS THAT MESSIAH!

Romans 6:1-11

Which death is your willpower choosing?

“HOPE FOR ALL BELIEVERS” John 12:20-26

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God urges us to put our hope in Him and His promises.

Job 13:15; 42:12; First Peter 1:13

  1. HUMANITY HOPES FOR ETERNAL LIFE BY GOD’S D___________.
    1. People are made in the image of the E___________ reigning God.
    2. God promised A___________ that all nations would be blessed… Genesis 12:3
    3. Bible P___________ kept the hope of eternal life alive. Isaiah 2:2
  2. THE MINISTRY OF JESUS R_____________ MEN’S HOPE FOR LIFE.
    1. Jesus fulfilled Jewish P______________ written centuries earlier.
    2. Jesus served B___________ the boundaries of the Jewish people.
    3. The preaching and miracles of Jesus attracted M_____________.
  3. JESUS SPOKE ABOUT SALVATION FOR ALL B________________.
    1. Jesus told Nicodemus, W__________ believed in Him would live. John 3:16
    2. Jesus is the Shepherd of all sheep who H____ His voice. Jn. 10:16
    3. Jesus responded to these Greeks with words of H____. Jn. 12:25f
    4. The final C___________ of Jesus: take His message to all people. Matthew 28:19; Mark 16:15; Acts 1:8

Ephesians 2:11-13

“EXAMINE YOUR INTENT” John 12:1-11

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We are not to allow our imagination or actions run wild but are to choose with righteous judgment.

  • JESUS INTENDED TO COMPLETE HIS PLAN TO R___________ MAN.
    1. Jesus R______________ to Bethany to prepare for His final days.
    2. Jesus was preparing His D____________ for the events unfolding.
    3. Jesus set the stage for the E________ that will become His Word.

JESUS’ GOOD INTENTIONS WERE USED BY GOD FOR GOOD.

  • SIMON INTENDED TO HONOR JESUS FOR BEING H_________.
    1. Simon had been C__________ from leprosy by Jesus. Leviticus 13
    2. Simon hosted a meal in his H_______ to honor Jesus and Lazarus.
    3. Simon’s good intentions provide an E__________ to be repeated.
  • MARY INTENDED TO G______ JESUS HER VERY BEST GIFT.
    1. Mary bought a gift of the very best P__________ to give to Jesus.
    2. Mary gladly spent a small F____________ on her gift for Jesus.
    3. Mary gladly anointed the F______ of Jesus with this perfume.
  • JUDAS ISCARIOT INTENDED TO SATISFY P____________ DESIRES.
    1. Judas Iscariot was outspoken in his C______________ of Mary.
    2. Judas Iscariot demands an A________________ of things not his.
    3. Judas Iscariot’s mind was busily calculating his lost W_________.
    4. Judas Iscariot tried to D__________ his sin with a righteous idea.  Matthew 26:14-16

Joshua 24:15; Matthew 6:24; Colossians 3:23-25

 

“PLOT OF MAN; PLAN OF GOD” John 11:45-57

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Isaiah 46:9-11.    Our plans must be dependent upon God and His will. 

  1. THE REJECTION OF GOD LEADS MEN TO W______ EFFORTS. Jn. 8:44
    1. Enemies of God gather information to P___________ V. 46 
    2. Christ’s enemies united their efforts to C____________ their plan.
    3. The leaders had more selfish concern than for seeing T________.
    4. The Jewish leaders feared the R_______ more than the Lord God.
    5. The High Priest states their final evil G______ to achieve.
  2. GOD FULFILLS HIS PLANS, EVEN U_____ EVIL PEOPLE. Romans 8:28
    1. The time was coming for the Messiah to R_________ His people.
    2. The resurrection of Lazarus intensified the H_______ of the Jews. John 8:59; 10:39 
    3. Caiaphas unwittingly S_________ part of God’s John 3:16 
    4. Jesus slipped away from their grasp until the R__________
  3. GOD HAS A P______ FOR EVERY PERSON EVER BORN. Isaiah 30:1  
    1. God made all of creation to G__________ Himself, including us. Psalm 19 & 29; John 1:3; Colossians 1:16-17 
    2. God worked His plan in every S______ of the Bible. Genesis 45:4f
    3. The Bible tells us of God’s F_________ plan for this world. 

Are you participating in the plot of man or the plan of God?