Chalmers Church Edinburgh

1. What’s John’s angle?

Jesus does the impossible

Jesus is sovereignly in control

Jesus is outrageously generous

2. What are the Exodus links?

The Moses-like prophet/king

The Exodus-providing/rescuing God

3. So what?

Faith that Jesus can do the impossible

Feast in Jesus’ name

Fear no evil Jesus is with you

Learn to hold your tongue and think before you speak

Proverbs 10v19

Proverbs 15v28

Proverbs 18v6-7

Refuse to engage in gossip, but be trustworthy

Proverbs 11v13

Proverbs 20v19

Proverbs 26v20-22

Have nothing to do with lies, but be known for your truthfulness

Proverbs 12v18-19

Proverbs 26v23-28

Proverbs 16v13

Intro: One God or Many? Problems either way?

e.g. Greek “Gods”, “Chaotic Polytheism”, Solitary “Allah” , “Unitarian Monotheism”

Accusation: how dare Jesus claim equality with God? 2 gods!? (17-18)

Answer: (19-30) 1. Jesus = the Divine SON

? Co-equal with the Father;

? One (not competing) with the Father

What can only God do?

Ability to give life (21, 26)

Authority to judge (22, 27)

? So our reaction to Jesus’ words in this life decides our eternity (23-25)

Q. But how can we be sure?

2. The

Wisdom for parents and their children:

Set a godly example - Proverbs 20v7

Teach them the gospel - Proverbs 22v6

Lovingly discipline them - Proverbs 13v24 and Proverbs 29v15

Wisdom for children and their parents:

Listen to their wisdom - Proverbs 23v22-25

Serve them diligently - Proverbs 10v4-5

Do not dishonour them - Proverbs 19v26 and Proverbs 20v20