Lesson 449: John 5:24
The Blueprint — The Verse
“Very truly I tell you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be judged but has crossed over from death to life.
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The Context — The History
JesusJesus of Nazareth, also called the Christ or the Messiah, is the central figure of the New Testament and the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan. Born in the line of David, He taught with divine authority, performed miracles, and revealed the kingdom of God. More ministered in Jerusalem during a festival, healing a disabled man at the pool of Bethesda. Religious leaders increasingly challenged His authority and His claims about God.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
JesusJesus of Nazareth, also called the Christ or the Messiah, is the central figure of the New Testament and the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan. Born in the line of David, He taught with divine authority, performed miracles, and revealed the kingdom of God. More healed the man on the Sabbath, provoking opposition. He then taught that the Son gives life and judges, and declared that hearing His word and believing the Father grants eternal life and escape from judgment.
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
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That all men should honour the Son, even as they honour the Father. He that honoureth not the Son honoureth not the Father which hath sent him.
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Verily, verily, I say unto you, The hour is coming, and now is, when the dead shall hear the voice of the Son of GodSon of God is a biblical title describing Jesus’ unique identity as the divine Son who shares the Father’s nature, reveals His character, and accomplishes His redemptive work. It appears throughout Scripture to express His authority, His relationship with the Father, and His role in salvation. More: and they that hear shall live.
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Discussion
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What does crossing from death to life mean spiritually?
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How is believing God's word about JesusJesus of Nazareth, also called the Christ or the Messiah, is the central figure of the New Testament and the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan. Born in the line of David, He taught with divine authority, performed miracles, and revealed the kingdom of God. More different from mere agreement?
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Why does JesusJesus of Nazareth, also called the Christ or the Messiah, is the central figure of the New Testament and the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan. Born in the line of David, He taught with divine authority, performed miracles, and revealed the kingdom of God. More link eternal life to hearing and believing now?
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