THE END OF THE BEGINNING (35 OF 75)
by Mike Stone
Scripture: John 10:30-42
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The End of the Beginning (35 of 75)
Series: The Gospel of John
Mike Stone
John 10:30-42
When I planned this series, I anticipated about 70-75 messages, which means with occasional interruptions we will take about 2 years to go through this book. But I believe that it's time well spent as we examine one of the most fundamental and foundational books of the NT.
With 34 lessons behind us it stands to reason that we should be approaching the ½-way point of this series and indeed we are. In fact, with 21 chapters in John, we will conclude chapter 10 this morning.
But even though the series is nearing the ½-way point and the book is as well, we are actually approaching the end of the earthly life of Jesus. Within about 4 months of the events in this text, the Lord Jesus will have already experienced a crucifixion, resurrection, and ascension.
In chapter 11 He will raise Lazarus from the dead and in chapter 12 He rides into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday and begins the final week of His earthly life. That fact alone reveals what is so important about the life of Jesus. About ½ of his biography is devoted to the first 33 years of His life. The other half is devoted to the last week of His life.
So, although we are only at the ½-way mark, the conclusion of John 10 marks a major turning point in the life of Jesus. Except for the resurrection of Lazarus, this is His final public ministry with the Jews.
Before He walks off the public stage, Jesus has some closing words.
On November 10, 1942 Winston Churchill gave a pivotal speech at the Mansion House in London. The British Prime Minister was reporting on some of the good fortunes that were being reported from the front lines of WW2. Thanks in large part to the entrance of America into that great conflict there were finally signs that the tide against Nazi Germany was beginning to turn.
Wanting to be accurate, though optimistic, Churchill reminded the British that he had never promised anything expect blo ...
Series: The Gospel of John
Mike Stone
John 10:30-42
When I planned this series, I anticipated about 70-75 messages, which means with occasional interruptions we will take about 2 years to go through this book. But I believe that it's time well spent as we examine one of the most fundamental and foundational books of the NT.
With 34 lessons behind us it stands to reason that we should be approaching the ½-way point of this series and indeed we are. In fact, with 21 chapters in John, we will conclude chapter 10 this morning.
But even though the series is nearing the ½-way point and the book is as well, we are actually approaching the end of the earthly life of Jesus. Within about 4 months of the events in this text, the Lord Jesus will have already experienced a crucifixion, resurrection, and ascension.
In chapter 11 He will raise Lazarus from the dead and in chapter 12 He rides into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday and begins the final week of His earthly life. That fact alone reveals what is so important about the life of Jesus. About ½ of his biography is devoted to the first 33 years of His life. The other half is devoted to the last week of His life.
So, although we are only at the ½-way mark, the conclusion of John 10 marks a major turning point in the life of Jesus. Except for the resurrection of Lazarus, this is His final public ministry with the Jews.
Before He walks off the public stage, Jesus has some closing words.
On November 10, 1942 Winston Churchill gave a pivotal speech at the Mansion House in London. The British Prime Minister was reporting on some of the good fortunes that were being reported from the front lines of WW2. Thanks in large part to the entrance of America into that great conflict there were finally signs that the tide against Nazi Germany was beginning to turn.
Wanting to be accurate, though optimistic, Churchill reminded the British that he had never promised anything expect blo ...
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