What made this entry into Jerusalem so triumphant?

There is a lot happening leading up to this verse and then comes together in this short passage.

● The high priests are plotting to kill Jesus

● A large crowd is gathering in Jerusalem for the Passover

● Another large crowd is with Jesus as they inter into Jerusalem

● Word of Jesus' raising Lazarus from the dead has reached Jerusalem and the people think he is coming as their King and deliver them from Rome

What happens next? Scott shares in this podcast.

Main idea: Jesus uses signs to point to realities about Himself.

Purpose of a Sign: Point to something beyond itself

John 20:30–31 (ESV)

30 Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; 31 but these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.

“It is characteristic of them not so much that they arouse wonder and are hard to explain, nor even that they are demonstrations of the divine power, but rather that they point us to something beyond themselves. They show us God at work. They are meaningful.”

—Leon Morris

7 Signs

#1 - Turning Water into Wine (2:1-11)

#2 - Healing the Nobleman’s Son (4:46-54)

#3 - Healing the Lame Man (5:1-18)

#4 - Feeding the Multitude (6:1-15)

#5 - Walking on the Water (6:16-21)

#6 - Healing the Man Born Blind (9:1-41)

#7 - Raising of Lazarus (11:1-57)

Sign #4 – Feeding the Multitude (6:1-15)

Points to the Jesus is our provider and sustains us

The hungry crowd exceeded 5,000.

Not only did they have something to eat, but had “eaten their fill”

Excessively and abundantly provided for this picnic

“Life” in Jesus is excessively and abundantly satisfying

TEACHING

I am the Bread of Life (6:22-66)

Jesus answered them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, you are seeking me, not because you saw signs, but because you ate your fill of the loaves. Do not work for the food that perishes, but for the food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give to you. For on him God the Father has set his seal.” Then they said to him, “What must we do, to be doing the works of God?” Jesus answered them, “This is the work of God, that you believe in him whom he has sent.” (Verses 26-29)

Sign #5 – Walking on the Water (6:16-21)

Points to the reality that Jesus is not confined to the physical limitations present on earth

His presence will calm fears, quiet the storm and take us where we are going

TEACHING

The Life-Giving Spirit (7:1-52)

Jesus points again to who he is because of the Fathers authority.

Righteous judgement – They say they are following the law, “Yet none of you keeps the law.” (Verse 19)

Jesus working on division of the Jews fruit (actions) are from the wrong root (motive). Their hearts desire to kill him, not for righteousness or the glory of the Father

The Light of the World (8:12-59)

“I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” (Verse 12)

“If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” (Verses 31-32)

Sign #6 - Healing the Man Born Blind (9:1-41)

Points to the reality that Jesus is Lord of all things, he heals broken bodies and lost hearts

Jesus opens the eyes of our heart to who he is and to see the fullness of life in him.

Demonstrated by Saul of Tarsus and his persecution of Christians, then encounters Jesus – followed by scales being removed from his eyes when he believed, filled with the Holy Spirit and was baptized, leading him to new life in Jesus (see Acts 9)

TEACHING

The Good Shepherd (10:1-42)

“I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture…I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep…No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have authority to lay it down, and I have authority to take it up again. This charge I have received from my Father.” (Verses 9-18)

Sign #7 – The Raising of Lazarus (11:1-57)

Points to the reality that “life” is not how we typically view it – Life begins when we are a follower of Jesus

The fullness of life that we crave is satisfied in Christ alone

Eternal life begins not at death, but when our eyes are opened to who Jesus is and what he has done for us

Eternity is now

The Gospel of John

Signs and Teachings of the Messiah

John 2-5

Main idea: Jesus uses signs to point to realities about Himself.

Purpose of a Sign: Point to something beyond itself

John 20:30–31 (ESV)

30 Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; 31 but these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.

“It is characteristic of them not so much that they arouse wonder and are hard to explain, nor even that they are demonstrations of the divine power, but rather that they point us to something beyond themselves. They show us God at work. They are meaningful.”

—Leon Morris

7 Signs

#1 - Turning Water into Wine (2:1-11)

#2 - Healing the Nobleman’s Son (4:46-54)

#3 - Healing the Lame Man (5:1-18)

#4 - Feeding the Multitude (6:1-15)

#5 - Walking on the Water (6:16-21)

#6 - Healing the Man Born Blind (9:1-41)

#7 - Raising of Lazarus (11:1-57)

Sign #1 - Turning Water into Wine (2:1-11)

Points to the reality that Jesus’ kingdom will be characterized by celebration, feasting, abundance, generosity, and joy

“Jesus shows his glory…at a wedding—a massive, long party. And not only does he do it at a party, but he does it by producing gallons of wine—so much wine that it would have been impossible to have drunk it all at the party. Whoever this Jesus is, he is not what religion has made him out to be.

He is about fullness…”

—Josh Moody

What about this sign reveals his glory?

Context of a wedding

Nature of the miracle

Hijacked rituals

Wine itself

TEACHINGS

Cleansing of the Temple (2:12-22)

The point was never the temple, but it was a means to foreshadow the way to God. The reality that the temple points to is actually Jesus because he is the only way to God.

New Birth (3:1-36)

Jesus is performing these signs so that people will know about this new birth that he is coming to secure. Through his sacrifice and because of the Father’s love, God is saving a people that will be given new hearts and so they can walk in the light. This only happens through the Spirit.

Water of Life (4:1-42)

A new day when the gospel is going to all nations, and worship is not centered on a physical place or geographical location and the wellspring of life will be inside of God’s people.

Sign #2 - Healing the Nobleman’s Son (4:46-54)

Points to the reality that Jesus comes to give life, not just physical, but eternal

John 3:15 (ESV)

15 that whoever believes in him may have eternal life.

John 4:14 (ESV)

14 but whoever drinks of the water that I will give him will never be thirsty again. The water that I will give him will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life.”

Sign #3 - Healing the Lame Man (5:1-18)

Points to the reality that Jesus is Lord of all things, including the Sabbath

“This passage is about a choice—between religious rules as defined by humans within certain mandated religious systems or the rule of King Jesus himself.”

—Josh Moody

TEACHING

The Divine Son (5:19-47)

John 5:39–40 (ESV)

39 You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; and it is they that bear witness about me, 40 yet you refuse to come to me that you may have life.

Four Witnesses

John the Baptist (v. 32-33)

Jesus’ own miracles and signs (v. 36)

Scriptures (v. 37-40)

Moses (v. 45-46)

CONCLUSION—3 Realities

Jesus brings joy

Jesus gives life

Jesus is Lord

Scripture for Next Week: John 6-11

As we begin to look at the Gospel of John, we also share some of the changes coming to the class.

We want to be clear in what we are communicating. We are still a class for young families. But our focus is on becoming everyday disciples as we grow in our relationship with Christ (Matthew 28).

Part of being an everyday disciple will be how we handle ourselves when our kids are driving us nuts, or our friends are going through a hard time. Being able to listen to what is distracting them from the joy Christ brings us and being able to guide them back to the peace He offers. That is our focus. To follow Jesus in every area of our lives.

If you have questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to any of us and we would love to chat with you.

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