John 5:16-18 ESV
And this is why the Jews were persecuting Jesus, because he was doing these things on the Sabbath. But Jesus answered them, “My Father is working until now, and I am working.” This was why the Jews were seeking all the more to kill him, because not only he was breaking the Sabbath but he was even calling God his own Father, making himself equal with God.
Read Isaiah 58:1-14 and summarize it here below:
Read Philippians 2:1-11 and summarize it below:
Now ,consider the following questions:
- How did the Jews view the Sabbath in the times of both Isaiah and of Jesus?
- How do you personally view the Sabbath as it pertains to your belief system?
- What is God’s intention for mankind to observe the Sabbath and list scriptures to back up your point of view?
- Describe the ways in which a person can display humility in their life in regards to the Sabbath.
- Describe the ways in which Jesus displayed humility in His life in regards to the Sabbath and how did he regard equality with God and list scriptural reference to this also.
Close today’s Journey in John with a time of worship and prayer for the things that weigh on your heart.
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