JOHN – Chapter 7
What/who was important to Jesus?
Judgmentalism
What needs did Jesus meet?
He promises Holy Spirit
What did Jesus ask or require of his followers?
Justly judge people rather than superficially judge them
What issues did Jesus address (relationships, work, money, character, religious practice, etc.)?
Judgmentalism---Zechariah 7:8-10: “8 And the word of the LORD came again to Zechariah: 9 "This is what the LORD Almighty says: 'Administer true justice; show mercy and compassion to one another. 10 Do not oppress the widow or the fatherless, the alien or the poor. In your hearts do not think evil of each other.'” and Hosea 6:6: “For I desire mercy, not sacrifice, and acknowledgment of God rather than burnt offerings.” (NIV)
What is compelling to you about Jesus in this section?
His authority from God
How do followers respond to Jesus?
Believe Jesus is the One
What in this section challenges us to respond/ imitate/obey?
We should avoid judgmentalism
How did Jesus change the world (for an individual or for a community)? He sent us the Holy Spirit
What vision of being missional do you glimpse for yourself? For the church? The church should avoid superficially judging people based on the way they look or act (physical appearances) but be more concerned with social justice and judging their own spirituality
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