Balancing Ministry N' Work

1.      In the Gospel of John, the focus has been about Jesus being the Word, being God. a.       The author, John, was emphasizing the divine aspects of our Jesus. b.      Existence since before time. c.       His being the giver of life and being the Light. d.      The fact that it prophesized that John the Baptist was going to come before Jesus. e.       To point people to Jesus in hopes of them repenting and turning to Christ. f.       All to emphasize that Jesus is more than a man, more than a good speaker, or a prophet. g.      He is God. 2.      As we start chapter 2, we are going to see the first sign or miracle that John wanted us to hear about. a.       John continues to emphasize that Jesus the man is also fully God. b.      There are 35 recorded miracles that Jesus used His divine power. c.       Turning water to wine is the first of them. d.      Could there have been more, very likely. e.       Could there have been some before this one, yes. f

1.      Talking about John the Baptist has been a good refresher for us. a.       We were reminded that we are to be God’s messengers to carry the Gospel to the world. b.      Reminds us that it does not matter what the world thinks of us. c.       People will question us. d.      But what really matters is not what people think but what God Knows. e.       He has said we are His children. f.       He has said that we are His messengers, His royal priesthood. g.      As we follow our Jesus, we need to trust in what Scripture tells us and let God use us as He has said He will. 2.      John 1:29 a.       Very early in the days recorded about Jesus’ ministry John see Jesus and recognizes Him as who He is. b.      He states that Jesus is the Lamb of God. c.       His words were prophetic in saying that Jesus was going to take away the sin of the world. d.      Isaiah 53:7 e.       Jesus will be led to the slaughter like a lamb. f.       Isaiah 53:12 g.      Je