Journey With the Gospel of John Part 2:
The Worship ” Called to Clarity” John 4-7
LIVING WATER: JESUS QUENCHING SPIRITUAL THIRST
John 4:13–14 (NKJV):
“Jesus answered and said to her, ‘Whoever drinks of this water will thirst again, but whoever drinks of the water that I shall give him will never thirst. But the water that I shall give him will become in him a fountain of water springing up into everlasting life.’”
WHAT IS SPIRITUAL THIRST?
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Psalm 63:1 (NKJV):
“O God, You are my God; early will I seek You; My soul thirsts for You; My flesh longs for You In a dry and thirsty land where there is no water.”
WHAT DOES JESUS MEAN BY “LIVING WATER”?
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He Can Satisfy The Deep Need In Your Soul
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He Offers A New Kind Of Life (Eternal Life) That Doesn’t Fade
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He Gives You An Ongoing Source Of Peace, Purpose, And Identity
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His Presence In Your Life Will Continually Refresh And Strengthen You From The Inside Out
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WHY JESUS IS QUALIFIED TO GIVE LIVING WATER
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Jesus Knows Your Need
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Jesus Invites You To Come To Him
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Jesus Satisfies Completely
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Jesus Refreshes Daily
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FEEDING THE FAITHFUL: STRENGTHENING FAITH THROUGH MIRACLES
John 6:11–14 (NKJV):
“And Jesus took the loaves, and when He had given thanks, He distributed them to the disciples, and the disciples to those sitting down; and likewise of the fish, as much as they wanted. So when they were filled, He said to His disciples, ‘Gather up the fragments that remain, so that nothing is lost.’ Therefore, they gathered them up and filled twelve baskets…”
WHAT MIRACLES ARE NOT:
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Miracles Are Not Magic Tricks
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Miracles Are Not Manipulation Tools
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Miracles Are Not Just For Crisis Moments
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WHAT MIRACLES ARE:
John 6:14 (NKJV):
“Then those men, when they had seen the sign that Jesus did, said, ‘This is truly the Prophet who is to come into the world.’”
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Miracles Are Signs Of God’s Power And Presence
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Miracles Affirm God’s Compassion
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Miracles Strengthen Our Faith
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Miracles Invite Us To Deeper Trust
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WHY THIS MATTERS?
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Miracles Are Not The Goal; Jesus Is
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Miracles Are Not To Entertain Us; They’re To Transform Us
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Miracles May Solve A Problem But Their Greater Purpose Is To Reveal The Power, Love, And Identity Of Jesus
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REFLECTION QUESTIONS:
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Have You Been Expecting God To “Perform” Instead Of Trusting Him To Provide?
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Can You Recognize Any “Signs” God Has Shown In Your Life That Deepened Your Faith?
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How Can You Move From Just Wanting Miracles To Wanting More Of Christ?
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PROMISE OF THE PARACLETE: CLARITY ON THE HOLY SPIRIT’S ROLE
John 7:37–39 (NKJV):
“On the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried out, saying, ‘If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink. He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.’ But this He spoke concerning the Spirit, whom those believing in Him would receive…”
UNDERSTANDING THE TERM “PARACLETE”
John 14:16 (NKJV):
“And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever.”
WHAT DID JESUS MEAN BY CALLING THE HOLY SPIRIT THE PARACLETE?
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The Holy Spirit Is Our Helper
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The Holy Spirit Is Our Comforter
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The Holy Spirit Is Our Advocate
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The Holy Spirit Is Our Teacher
John 14:27 (NKJV):
“Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you… Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”
Romans 8:26 (NKJV):
“Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us…”
John 14:26 (NKJV):
“But the Helper, the Holy Spirit… will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you.”
THE HOLY SPIRIT IS:
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With You When You Feel Alone
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Teaching You When You’re Confused
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Strengthening You When You’re Weak
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Praying For You When You Don’t Have The Words
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Comforting You When You’re Hurting
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REFLECTION QUESTIONS:
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Have I Truly Welcomed The Holy Spirit As A Daily Helper And Not Just A Distant Force?
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In What Area Of My Life Do I Need The Comfort And Counsel Of The Paraclete Right Now?
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Am I Giving The Holy Spirit Space To Guide My Decisions And Teach Me God’s Truth?
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