The Authority of the Son, John 5:19-29


John 5:19-20 ESV

So, Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, the Son can do nothing of his own accord, but only what he sees the Father doing. For whatever the Father does, that the Son does likewise. For the Father loves the Son and shows him all that he himself is doing. And greater works than these will he show him, so that you may marvel.

Read John 5:19- 29 and give a list of the points in the passage before answering the questions below.

Who has been granted the authority to raise the dead and to give life according to John 5:21?

To whom has been granted all the authority to Judge?

Describe the persons in the trinity that are involved in John 5:19-29 and how does each take part in this passage.

Read Psalms 1 & 2 and discuss how God mentions His Son in the passage and list the ways in which Jesus is referred to as God’s Son in John 5:19-29.

What other scriptures speak on the authority to Judge and in whose right it is do so? Please explain your answer and list the scriptures to support your answer.

Close today’s session in our journey in John with a time of giving thanks to the LORD for what He has shown you personally through the Word today. Then pray for all the things and people that weigh on your heart at this moment.