Balancing Ministry N' Work

1.      As we jump into chapter 9, we come to the Sixth Sign recorded by John. a.       The general consensus is that the following events happen within days or weeks of the end of chapter 8. 2.      John 9:1 a.       John almost makes it sound like Jesus just happened to walk by this man by accident. b.      But, as God, Jesus knew this man’s situation. c.       He knew all of the details of his life and that he needed Jesus’ help. d.      This was a God ordained moment, so that a man’s life could be changed. e.       There are a lot of God ordained moments in our lives. f.       Some are ways God changes our lives and some are how God uses us to change someone else’s life. g.      Keep your eyes open and your heart in tune with the Holy Spirit so...

1.      In last week’s verses Jesus was clear, those who were rejecting Him were following the ways of the devil. a.       They were being led astray. 2.      Those who accept Jesus are children of God. a.       As children of God when we continue in the word of God we are set free. b.      We are able to see the lies of the devil for what they are. c.       As we embrace the word of God, we are not as easily led astray as those who do not. d.      Which is why we must trust in the words of our God. 3.      I think it would be safe to say that as we pick up where we left off that some of the Jewish leadership were not very happy with Jesus. a.       He had stated that they were not acting like Abraham who honored God. b.      Jesus also plainly stated t...