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BSF Lesson17

Jesus Washes His Disciples' Feet (John 13:1-30)
Aim: Jesus calls believers to humble service
1. Cleansed by Jesus John 13:1-11
Principle 1: those who are called to Jesus are called to submit to His cleansing

2. Called to Serve - John 13:12-17
Principle 2: Those who follow Jesus are called to serve others with humility

3. Called to Surrender - John 13:18-30
Principle 3: Consistently refusing to surrender our will to Jesus opens us to be controlled by Satan

BSF Lesson15

The Raising of Lazarus (John 11)

Aim: Jesus' power to give life calls for belief and worship

 

1. Delay & Death (John 11:1-16)

Principle 1: God allows disasters and suffering to grow faith.

 

2. Deliverance of Lazarus (John 11:17-44)

Principle 2: Only Jesus has the power to overcome death and renew life.

 

3. Deadly conspiracy (John 11:45-57)

Principle 3: God's plan cannot be overcome by man's evil schemes

BSF Lesson16

Lecture 20170718

Aim – Following Jesus requires full obedience in return for full and eternal life.  

Jesus Anointing and Arrival in Jerusalem 

1. Jesus Anointed by Mary (John 12:1-11)
Principle 1: Love for Jesus is expressed in selfless sacrifice & devotion

2. Jesus' hour has come (John 12:12-26)

Principle 2: to be with Jesus  forever requires hating our lives in this world

3. Jesus gives his final call (John 12:27-50)

Principle 3: Jesus exhorts all to believe in Him or face God's judgment 

VersesForStrength

7 Verses of Strength:

"But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me." 2 Cor. 12:9

"But the Lord is with me like a mighty warrior..." Jer. 20:11

"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." Is. 41:10

"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." Josh. 1:9

"The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?" Ps. 27:1

"Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.” Deut. 31:6

"The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing." Zeph. 3:17

BSF Lesson13

Lesson 13 (23/5)

Jesus and the Man Born Blind (John 9)

Aim: Jesus is the light that overcomes darkness & the power of sin.

 

1. Jesus Gives Sight (John 9:1-7)

Principle 1: Jesus seeks people to reveal who He is and their need for Him.

 

2. Jesus Rejected by People (John 9:8-34)

Principle 2: Jesus has provided enough evidence for people to believe in Him.

 

3. Jesus Opens Spiritual Eyes (John 9:35-41)

Principle 3: Jesus opens the eyes of the spiritually blind to save them from judgement.

I AM

BSF Lesson14

Aim: Only Jesus gives full and eternal life

 

Jesus the Good Shepherd (John 10)

1.   Jesus the Good Shepherd (John10: 1-21)

Principle 1: A full life both now and forever is found only in Jesus

 

2.  Jesus assurance of eternal security (John10: 22-29) 

Principle 2: Jesus gift of full life is eternally secure in the hands of God & Jesus

 

3. Jesus the Son of God (John10: 30-42)

Principle 3: The Scriptures, Jesus words & works all show Him to be God