Will The Real Jesus Stand Up
John’s Gospel Part 22 • Sermon • Submitted
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· 4 viewsJesus didn't need conformation from the people, He received it from His Father. When walking with jesus, the only conformation we need is that of Jesus
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Intro:
A lady cam to visit a very wise man, with the intention of putting him to the test. She brought artificial flowers so perfectly formed that no human eye could detect them from real flowers. She put them in a vase on his table, in his dining room next to his other flowers. As he came in, she sai to the man, “Sir, you are reported to be the wisest man in the world. Tell me without touching these flowers, which are real and which are artificial.”
It is said that the man studied the flowers for a long time and spoke nothing, until finally he said, “Open the windows and let the bees come in.”
There are ways to tell the artificial from the real—let the bees come in; they will know where the real is.
If we live with the authentic Jesus long enough, we will recognize the artificial when we see it.
Today’s thought reminds us of the authentic Jesus. He is the only one that can deliver us from a life of wrong living. The real question is; will we allow him to be the Jesus that he was sent to be for us?
Who’s Account Matters
Who’s Account Matters
31 “If I bear witness of Myself, My witness is not true.
32 There is another who bears witness of Me, and I know that the witness which He witnesses of Me is true.
Jesus couldn’t make the claim for Himself.
The Jews would not have accepted that He was the Son of God.
It would have been considered blasphemy.
They were not ready for the truth.
Your testimony will show people that you are real.
Living out before other, what they will not accept in words; can prove that you are who you say you are in Christ.
Jesus Knew who he was and needed no one to validate his Deity.
Jesus Knowing who He was, shows that we too can know who we are in Christ.
I’m priceless: Luke 12:6-7
I’m a friend of Jesus : John 15:15
I’m a new creation: 2 Corinthians 5:16-17
I’m His: 1 Corinthians 3:16, Ephesians 2:12-13, Ephesians 2:4-7
I’m purpose-filled: Ephesians 2:9-10, Acts 1:8
I’m fruitful: John 15:5, John 15:16, John 10:8,10
I’m free: 1 Corinthians 15:56-57
Progression Not Regressing
Progression Not Regressing
33 You have sent to John, and he has borne witness to the truth.
34 Yet I do not receive testimony from man, but I say these things that you may be saved.
35 He was the burning and shining lamp, and you were willing for a time to rejoice in his light.
When the message became real, your progression should begin.
Next steps must be taken for a productive relationship to flourish.
The next step of discipleship will keep you from being stagnant.
Stagnant water breeds Mosquitoes and Parasites. Neither are good!!
Jesus spoke of His testimony that came from God for Salvation.
He spoke of his Deity in verse 34 to let the people know that His life would bring salvation.
Only He could make that claim.
Limited understanding is no excuse for a lack of Growth.
Jesus pointed out that the witness of John was good of his testimony of Jesus.
Some people never get passed the first experience with Christ to know there is much more.
More relationally and experientially.
The Proof Is Overwhelming
The Proof Is Overwhelming
36 But I have a greater witness than John’s; for the works which the Father has given Me to finish—the very works that I do—bear witness of Me, that the Father has sent Me.
37 And the Father Himself, who sent Me, has testified of Me. You have neither heard His voice at any time, nor seen His form.
38 But you do not have His word abiding in you, because whom He sent, Him you do not believe.
The works of Jesus should have been the proof needed that He was the Messiah.
The power of God came with evidence in the form of miracles.
It’s often that people don’t believe even when it’s obvious.
The blinders of sin are heavy
Pretending to be right with God is a real thing among people.
It happens in the church.
It happens in the world.
The difference is the church people have a harder time seeing the pretending in their life because everyone is telling them they are ok.
It a matter of Knowing not wondering.
Not being right with God is a serious offence.
If the word is not abiding in a person there is no real relationship.
Jesus want all to know Him in a personal way.
Conclusion:
Being faced with the real Jesus will either lead you into a deeper understanding of Him or cause you to flee.
What will you do with Him today?