The Scriptures testify about Me.John Farley
Pastor Teacher Sunday, July 11, 2021 The Scriptures testify about MeJoh 5:39-47 1. God the Father (verses 32, 34, & 37-38) 3. The works of Jesus (verse 36) 5. The Scriptures, particularly the writings of Moses (verses 39, & 45-47) The central issue in verses 39-47 is the willful unbelief of the Jewish leaders. In verses 39 & 40, Jesus describes that unbelief. In verses 41-44, Jesus explains the reason why they will not believe. In verses 45-47, Jesus presents the results of their unbelief. Joh 5:44 We can’t. We won’t. Joh 5:39-40 Why are you searching the Scriptures? Do you believe what they say? Rom 9:30-33 They should have been asking WHO the scriptures pointed to! Joh 6:28-29 Joh 1:44-45 Eternal life can only be received through this One whom God sent – His Son Jesus. The Old Testament scriptures bore witness of Him. Luk 24:25-27 Isa 9:6-7 The best commentary on the Old Testament is the New Testament. Act 13:32-37 Psa 2:7, Isa 55:3; and Psa 16:10 all spoke of Christ the Messiah. It’s not a matter of can’t (ability); Joh 5:40-42 First, they did not love God. They rejected the One who came in God’s name. Joh 7:16-18 As a result, they became suckers for all kinds of false Messiahs. Mar 13:5-6 What makes your neighbor, your sister, your friend, unwilling to believe in Christ? Why won’t they? Joh 5:44 It comes down to this: from whom will a man receive glory? Do you receive your glory from other people, or do you seek the glory that is from God? Joh 12:42-43 They couldn’t care less about what God thinks of them. Joh 5:45-47 Verse 45 must have been a complete shock to them! But Moses doesn’t praise them. Joh 7:19 Moses wrote the Torah: the first five books in the Bible. The key that opens the door to the entire Old Testament is the person of Christ. Luk 24:44-45 The testimonies of Moses and Jesus match. By rejecting Jesus, they were rejecting Moses. Joh 5:47
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