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Chris Wall • John 6:1-14 God is more than able and provides physically and spiritually. According to His purpose and will, Gods blessings often exceed our expectations and needs, revealing His overflowing grace. This miraculous meal serves as a powerful reminder to give thanks for Gods provision in our lives, knowing that He is able to provide more than we could ever imagine, both physically and spiritually. Gratitude. When was the last time you genuinely thanked the Lord?

Chris Wall • John 19:25-27 We witness a poignant scene at the foot of the cross where Jesus is being crucified. Standing near the cross were Jesus; mother, Mary, and her sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, along with Mary Magdalene. In His final moments, Jesus looks down at His mother and, filled with compassion, entrusts her care to John. On the cross, we know of seven statements Jesus made which were all critically important. In the midst of Christ’s suffering, He faithfully keeps the 5th commandment as He makes sure to honor His mother. This is truth we must not overlook; a lesson we must learn; and an example we must follow.

Chris Wall • John 5:1-18 God is powerfully working…RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW, giving us the RIGHT HOPE, because He is the RIGHT SOURCE, with the RIGHT PLAN providing the RIGHT AMOUNT shifting us to the RIGHT FOCUS while helping us to live the RIGHT kind of LIFE.

Chris Wall • John 4:46-54 God is powerfully working…RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW, giving us the RIGHT HOPE, because He is the RIGHT SOURCE, with the RIGHT PLAN providing the RIGHT AMOUNT shifting us to the RIGHT FOCUS while helping us to live the RIGHT kind of LIFE. God has called us to trust Him and take His word seriously. When He speaks, do we immediately believe or do we doubt Him? This leader exhibits the kind of faith that we must strive to build even in the most extreme circumstances. A sick child leaves one feeling helpless, hopeless and broken. Here, this leader learns the promises of Christ are trustworthy. As a result, his entire family comes to believe in Jesus. Do you believe in Jesus?

Chald Balthrop • John 4:21:39 What are you looking for? There’s a simple truth that’s easy to forget. Generally, people find what they’re looking for. Where you expect to find kindness, kindness is often found. Where you look for disappointment, disappointment is easy to see. When you don’t like what you see, look a little deeper. Shift your focus. God is working powerfully right here, right now, giving us the right hope because He is the right source with the right plan, providing the right amount to move us to the right focus to help us live the right kind of life. The answers you seek are right in front of you. Right now. As you learn to live all of life, all for Jesus.

Chris Wall • John 4:1-6 The woman at the well is a fascinating reminder for us to see the world like Jesus. The disciples are busy making preparation for ministry all the while missing the real ministry right in front of them. Jesus engages this woman who was broken, lost, but still deeply loved by God. In this passage, you see the urgency of Christ to bring salvation to the entire world. We are called to notice the harvest right in front of us. Jesus came bringing salvation to the world. His plan to deliver that message is by the Holy Spirit through witnesses. We are the witnesses called to notice people and share the message of salvation to others.

Guest Speaker • Bryant Wright

Chris Wall • John 20:11-16 The resurrection of Jesus changes everything. It is revolutionary. It transforms our perspective and defines our mission. It brings a radical shift in the life of every person who comes to faith in the power of this good news. What is your mission? How has the empty tomb influenced you?

Chris Wall • John 19:16-37 In this passage, John highlights four direct messianic prophecies that took place on thecross completely outside of the prophets control. Christ completed the work ofredemption on the cross. In verse 30, Jesus says, “It is finished” or “It has beenaccomplished”. On the cross, the penalty of sin has been completely served. The priceof redemption is completely paid. The justice of God is completely satisfied. Thedeliverance of sinners is completely secured. You can be confident in who Jesus is. Youcan be confident in what He has done. You can be confident in what He is doing. It ispassion week – who will you point to Jesus this week?

Chris Wall • John 18-28:40 The suffering Jesus reveals several important truths we must not miss. It reveals the wickedness of our sin. It speaks to our inability to stand rightly before God in our own power. The mistreatment of Jesus reveals the graciousness of God as He was willing to take on Himself the punishment we deserve. In this passage, you also see an important human tendency shared by all people: this natural tendency to reject God and His plan for us. Our human nature is inherently sinful and because of this sin, we want to live in control of our own lives and our own destiny. In all honesty, the greatest threat and most significant problem for every person born into this world is lostness. The cruelty of the cross offers a vivid picture of the nastiness and devastation of sin. Every person born desperately needs to be changed from the outside in. This is a work of God, not a work of man which has been proclaimed to the world, even from the mouths of fools.

Misael Gonzalez • John 18:1-14 When you learn about big events in world history, no one can deny how the crucifixion of Christ stands as the key focal point for humanity. Before the Cross of Christ, humanity was obligated to sacrifice their best for their worst. But through the Cross, God demonstrated that it was not about our best, but HIS BEST! Let the journey to the Cross begin.

Chris Wall • John 3:14-36 One question at a time – Lostness is the greatest human problem while faith in Christalone remains the only means to cure that problem. Coming to grips with salvation byfaith is a core biblical teaching. Many today still follow the idea that one can earn theirown way to eternity. Nicodemus was baffled by this news that even he needed to besaved from his sin. Salvation is by faith alone in Christ alone. Whoever comes will beborn again. After that new birth takes place, the Holy Spirit starts to producesupernatural works producing radical change.

Chris Wall • John 3:1-13 Salvation comes when a person is “Born again”. The principles in this conversation with Nicodemus are clear. Religious credentials are not sufficient to save a person from the wrath of God. New Birth is the only way a person can experience the hope of eternal life. Still to this day, many are confused about the path to eternal life. Many still try to do more good than bad trying to somehow earn their way to heaven. Nicodemus came to realize that even his religious fervor could not transform him from the inside out. His religious effort could not bridge the gap to God. He needed Jesus. He needed to be born again. Do you know that you are going to heaven? Are you born again?

Stoney Hurst • John 2:13-22 Many of our thoughts and ideas of who Jesus was/is have been shaped by our culture and our desires of who we want Him to be. Often, when we create our own ideas of who Jesus is, we reduce Him to a very passive individual stripped of many of His divine attributes. John 2:13-25 gives us a prominent picture of the power that Jesus possesses and the zeal He has for true worship. A. W. Tozer once said, "What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us." John writes this Gospel so we will believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God. To believe, we must accept the truth about who He truly is. We must have a proper understanding of who Christ was. Who do you believe Jesus is? Do you believe He is truly the only begotten Son of God?

Chris Wall • John 2:1-11 Jesus and his disciples have been invited to a wedding. Jesus’ mother seems to beinvolved, so it may be a wedding of a family member or friend. As they arrive, the hostfaces a terribly embarrassing moment, he runs out of wine. In this first century culture,this is a really big deal. To run out of wine is an insult to everyone attending. Jesusloves his mom and she knows he has the power to fix this problem and in this situation,he chose this situation to offer his first earthly miracle revealing His glory and helpingthe disciples believe. Do you see His Glory in the ability to transform this world? Do youbelieve in Jesus?

Chris Wall • John 1:43-51 God is faithful to prepare every heart for His Spirit to work. The work of God is not up tous, hence, it is the work of God. At the same time, God invites us to join in with Him likePhillip and Nathanael. The Lord is clearly calling us to “follow Him” living as faithfulambassadors for Christ. We can be confident in this call because God is faithful to workbefore us, through us, and after us. Philip was faithful to witness to Nathanael. In asimilar way, you have been chosen to follow Jesus. You are being transformed byJesus, and you are called to call others to Jesus. Are you growing as a faithful and boldwitness with the gospel? Your walk with God is a remarkable example to the remarkablework of God. Don’t miss it!!!

Chris Wall • John 1:35-42 Andrew was the first disciple to turn to Jesus. He was quick to tell those closest to him what he had seen and heard. After meeting Jesus, Andrew's eyes were opened to who Jesus really was. Jesus was the living Son of God. His life was so transformed, he immediately brought his brother to meet Jesus. Here is an interesting fact about Andrew: Whenever you find Andrew referenced in John’s gospel, he is bringing someone to Jesus. He brings his brother in this passage. He brings the lad with the loaves and fishes in John 6:8. He brings the Greeks who wanted to see Jesus in John 12. When it comes to Andrew, we have no record of him preaching sermons, but we do see him living his life and sharing his testimony one-on-one. Andrew is the best “MY ONE” seeker we see in Scripture. Every follower of Christ is called to notice people and live as a passionate witness for Christ. Our witness should be most effective among the people we know the most. Do you have a “My

Chris Wall • John 1:19-34 John the Baptist was the physical forerunner of the Messiah. In response to this curiosity, the religious leaders sent out a group of priests fishing for information on the unique work unfolding before their eyes. John’s life was changed and his message can be summarized in this remarkable statement: “Here is the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! Jesus is the Lamb of God who became the worthy sacrifice for your sin and mine. Our guilt no longer remains which enables us to live free from the power and penalty of sin. The Holy Spirit rests on us because the moment you trusted Christ He rests on you and in you. Let’s learn from John’s life and John’s message.

Chris Wall • John 1:1-18 In fact, Jesus is God’s last Word to mankind (Hebrews 1:1-3). According to John, Jesus is the eternal Word. He is the creative Word, and he is the incarnate Word. As the living Word, Jesus entered the world as God in the flesh. He lived an incomparable life resulting in his death and resurrection, proving He was divine. This incarnate revelation of God is an important theme in this gospel pointing to the fullness of grace and the availability of salvation to everyone who would come to the point of repentance.

Chris Wall • John 20:30-31 Have you noticed that the most convincing followers of Jesus are those who are most convinced about Jesus? The gospel of John was written by John the Apostle. He was a man who was convinced about Jesus which led to a convincing life and ministry. John was one of the Sons of Thunder. That could have been a description of John’s personal passion or a description of two boys with a passionate mother. We know that John and his mom were present with Jesus all the way through the crucifixion. It is noteworthy that John walked closely with Jesus before and after His resurrection. As we begin our study of the book of John, let’s rub shoulders with this man who was both convinced and convincing about Christ.