For more information about the "7 Arrows" Bible study method, click here. Notes listed below are from Ed Earnest as an encouragement. You prayerfully & carefully study the passage & see what God shows you.
READ John chapter 5 and answer these questions (reviewed at Connection Groups on October 20, 2019).
- WHAT DOES THIS PASSAGE SAY? Jesus very publicly healed a man and clearly explained he could do that because he is the Son of God.
- WHAT DOES THIS PASSAGE MEAN TO ITS ORIGINAL AUDIENCE? Making the claim of being God’s son sat so sideways with devout Jews. But Jesus’ words were backed up with the action of his miracles.
- WHAT DOES THIS PASSAGE TELL US ABOUT GOD? At times the supernatural miracles of God can get people’s attention, but at the end of the day God has bigger truths to reveal about himself.
- WHAT DOES THIS PASSAGE TELL US ABOUT MAN? People can become so tied to religion that they miss Jesus…and might even be offended by him.
- WHAT DOES THIS PASSAGE DEMAND OF ME? Christianity is not rules kept or traditions upheld. Jesus is not a religious concept but a real person who desires real relationship.
- HOW DOES THIS PASSAGE CHANGE THE WAY I RELATE TO PEOPLE? Never back down from being bold about who Jesus is. Let the chips fall where they may.
- HOW DOES THIS PASSAGE PROMPT ME TO PRAY? Jesus, I believe you are the son of God! Help me find satisfaction and ultimate purpose in you!
