John 4 Nobel
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Faith In Christ Jesus : Faith is, first , the act of considering the Lord Jesus worthy of trust as to His character and motives. Second , it is the act of placing confidence in His ability to do just what He says He will do. Finally , faith is a definite taking of your self out of your own keeping and entrusting your self into the keeping of the Lord Jesus. 2 Timothy 1:12 is the perfect example of all three aspects of faith: (1) for I know whom I have believed , and (2) am persuaded that he is able to keep that which (3) I have committed unto him against that day. We will seek to answer two questions throughout our study of the Gospel of John. Those questions are: What does each chapter reveal about Jesus’ character or characteristics, motives, and abilities? What does each one indicate that you could confidently commit into Jesus’ keeping? Nobleman’s Son John 4:43-54 The Nobleman’s request was not unusual, as the Talmud records similar requests made to famous rabbi’s who seemed to have power in prayer. This man’s faith appears to have progressed through several stages. 1. Hearing of what Jesus did in Jerusalem, v.45. 2. Knowing what He did locally, v. 46. 3. Believing what Jesus could do, v.50. 4. Believing who Jesus is, v. 53. People want something from God, and God wants something from people. Signs and wonders affecting circumstances are granted by Jesus in order to bring people to trust and commitment to Jesus (v. 48). A person might say, “If you help me, I will believe you.” Jesus might answer, “If you believe me, I will help you.” Does each wait for the other to go first? Getting help from God is not really about our need or God’s ability. It is about God’s purposes! Revelation of Himself leads His creation to worship, adore, praise, and obey Him because they now love Him, enjoy Him, and trust Him completely! Jesus wants to reveal, to you and through you, who He is. Discover Him through mercy, wisdom, compassion, consecration, generosity, sacrifice, truth, kindness, … OBEDIENCE grounded in TRUS! “I want to know You, Jesus. Bless me with Your truth, Your guidance, Your touch, Your healing, Your provision. Reveal Yourself to me, and through me.” Nobleman’s Son John 4:43-54 Read verse 45. What did Jesus do at the feast that impressed the Galileans? Reference John 2:13-25. Why is that significant? Read verse 46. What did Jesus do in Cana of Galilee? Why should that encourage the Nobleman concerning his son’s illness? What did the Nobleman believe:]]][ in verse 47; in verse 49; in verse 50; in verse 53? What does Jesus want people to believe in verse 48? In verse 50, how did Jesus heal the nobleman’s son? What does that reveal about Jesus’ power? What does it reveal about Jesus’ characteristics, motives, and attributes? What does this indicate that you can entrust into Jesus’ care?
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Faith In Christ Jesus:Faith is, first, the act of considering the Lord Jesus worthy of trust as to His character and motives. Second, it is the act of placing confidence in His ability to do just what He says He will do. Finally, faith is a definite taking of your self out of your own keeping and entrusting your self into the keeping of the Lord Jesus. 2 Timothy 1:12 is the perfect example of all three aspects of faith: (1) for I know whom I have believed, and (2) am persuaded that he is able to keep that which (3) I have committed unto him against that day. We will seek to answer two questions throughout our study of the Gospel of John. Those questions are: What does each chapter reveal about Jesus’ character or characteristics, motives, and abilities? What does each one indicate that you could confidently commit into Jesus’ keeping?
Nobleman’s Son John 4:43-54The Nobleman’s request was not unusual, as the Talmud records similar requests made to famous rabbi’s who seemed to have power in prayer. This man’s faith appears to have progressed through several stages.
1. Hearing of what Jesus did in Jerusalem, v.45.2. Knowing what He did locally, v. 46.3. Believing what Jesus could do, v.50.4. Believing who Jesus is, v. 53.
People want something from God, and God wants something from people. Signs and wonders affecting circumstances are granted by Jesus in order to bring people to trust and commitment to Jesus (v. 48).
A person might say, “If you help me, I will believe you.” Jesus might answer, “If you believe me, I will help you.” Does each wait for the other to go first? Getting help from God is not really about our need or God’s ability. It is about God’s purposes! Revelation of Himself leads His creation to worship, adore, praise, and obey Him because they now love Him, enjoy Him, and trust Him completely!
Jesus wants to reveal, to you and through you, who He is. Discover Him through mercy, wisdom, compassion, consecration, generosity, sacrifice, truth, kindness, … OBEDIENCE grounded in TRUS!
“I want to know You, Jesus. Bless me with Your truth, Your guidance, Your touch, Your healing, Your provision. Reveal Yourself to me, and through me.”
Nobleman’s Son John 4:43-54
Read verse 45. What did Jesus do at the feast that impressed the Galileans? Reference John 2:13-25.
Why is that significant?
Read verse 46. What did Jesus do in Cana of Galilee?
Why should that encourage the Nobleman concerning his son’s illness?
What did the Nobleman believe:]]][in verse 47;
in verse 49;
in verse 50;
in verse 53?
What does Jesus want people to believe in verse 48?
In verse 50, how did Jesus heal the nobleman’s son?
What does that reveal about Jesus’ power?
What does it reveal about Jesus’ characteristics, motives, and attributes?
What does this indicate that you can entrust into Jesus’ care?
