Confrontation and Controversy

Preached June 4, 2023 John 5:1-18 Surveying the miracle. Scene 1: Jesus heals the man. (1-9) Scene 2: The religious leaders' response. (10-13) Scene 3: Jesus instructs the man. (14) Scene 4: The religious leaders' persecution of Jesus intensifies. (15-18) Surveying the lessons. God extends His grace according to His purposes and plans. (6-9, 13; see also 5:21; Romans 9:16) Religious tradition can both bind and blind. (10-13, 16, 18) Sin leads to God's judgment. (14; see also Acts 12:21-23; Matthew 5:21-22, 12:36; Luke 24:46-47; Hebrews 9:27; Revelation 20:11-15) Godly living will result in persecution. (3-9, 15-18; see also 15:18-21, 16:33; Romans 8:17; Philippians 1:29; 1 Peter 2:20-21, 3:14-17)