Studies in John’s GospelJohn chapter 11

How Shall We Glorify the Son?V. 5-8 – With courage

Romans 8:15For you did not

receive the spirit of slavery to fall

back into fear, but you have received

the Spirit of adoption as

sons, by whom we cry, “Abba!

Father!” 

2 Timothy 1:7…for God gave us a spirit

not of fear but of power and love and self-control.

Acts 19:30-31 But when Paul wished to go

in among the crowd, the disciples would not let

him. 31 And even some of the Asiarchs, who were

friends of his, sent to him and were urging him not to venture into the theater. 

The courage to SERVE glorifies

the Son

• to obey

• to develop talents

• to share gospel

• to stand firm

How Shall We Glorify the Son?V. 5-8 – With courageV. 14-16 – With action

Titus 3:14And let our people learn to devote themselves to good works, so as to help cases

of urgent need, and not be unfruitful.

Matthew 10:42 And whoever gives one

of these little ones even a cup of cold water because he is a disciple, truly, I say

to you, he will by no means lose his reward.” To disciples

Galatians 6:9-10 And let us not grow weary of

doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give

up. So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to

everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.

2 Thessalonians 3:13As for you, brothers, do not grow weary in doing good.

To all men

1 Thessalonians 5:13See that no one repays

anyone evil for evil, but always seek to do

good to one another and to everyone

Romans 12:21Do not be overcome by

evil, but overcome evil with good.

A reaction to evil

Hebrews 13:15-16Through him then let

us continually offer up a sacrifice of

praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips

that acknowledge his name. 16 Do not

neglect to do good and to share what

you have, for such sacrifices are

pleasing to God.Pleasing to God

How Shall We Glorify the Son?V. 5-8 – With courageV. 14-16 – With actionV. 34-35 – With empathy

The capacity to recognize and… share feelings that are being experienced by others.

How will “empathy” be seen?Romans 12:10

Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.

By love and showing honor

1 Thessalonians 4:9-10 Now concerning brotherly love you have no

need for anyone to write to you, for you yourselves have been taught by God to love

one another, 10 …But we urge you, brothers, to do this more and more,

By loving more and more

1 Peter 1:22Having purified your

souls by your obedience to the

truth for a sincere brotherly love, love

one another earnestly from a

pure heart,

Sincere enough to be seen by others

How will “empathy” be seen?

How Shall We Glorify the Son?V. 5-8 – With courageV. 14-16 – With actionV. 34-35 – With empathyV. 6, 54 – With wisdom

Wisdom knows what time it is…

Romans 8:18For I consider

that the sufferings of this present time are not

worth comparing with the glory that is

to be revealed to us.

This time is passing for another, better one

Ephesians 5:16…making the best use of the time, because the

days are evil.

Colossians 4:5Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the

best use of the time.

Wisdom makes use of time with others

Wisdom makes use of the present time

Romans 13:11Besides this you know the time, that the hour

has come for you to wake from sleep. For salvation is nearer to us now than when we

first believed.

1 Peter 4:17For it is time for judgment to begin at the household of God; and if it begins with us, what will be the outcome for those who do

not obey the gospel of God? Wisdom says the time of judgment draws near

Wisdom says the time to act is growing short

2 Corinthians 6:2For he says, “In a

favorable time I listened to you,and in a day of

salvation I have helped you.”

Behold, now is the favorable time; behold, now is the

day of salvation. Wisdom says the time of judgment draws near

True wisdom is using our time to glorify the SonV. 5-8 – With courageV. 14-16 – With actionV. 34-35 – With empathy

Knowing God’s feelings on the matter, will you have the courage to act?