Lesson 6: Living In The Sabbath Rest

Study Guide / Outline

Context: Baby dedication night, referencing Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 18 about coming to Him as a little child.
Main Point: Understanding what it means to come to Jesus as a little child through the story in John chapter 5, verses 1-9.

Scripture Reference: John chapter 5, verses 1-9.
Key Elements:
- Setting: Jerusalem during a feast, at the pool of Bethesda with five porches.
- Characters: A multitude of sick, blind, lame, paralyzed people, and Jesus.
- Central Event: Jesus healing a man who had been infirm for 38 years.
Main Points:
- The Man’s Long-Term Condition: The man had been infirm for 38 years, representing prolonged suffering and hopelessness.
- Jesus’ Question and Command: Jesus asks if the man wants to be healed and then commands him to rise, take up his bed, and walk.
- Symbolism of Five Porches: Represents the five-fold ministry and the reliance on others for spiritual nourishment.
- Personal Responsibility for Faith: Emphasizes the need for individual faith and action rather than reliance on others.

Key Themes:
- Personal Faith and Action: The importance of personal faith in Jesus rather than depending solely on religious leaders or systems.
- Breaking Free from Patterns: Encouragement to break free from old patterns and beliefs that hinder spiritual growth and healing.
- Rest in Jesus: The concept of resting in Jesus and trusting in His provision and timing.
- Obedience to God’s Directions: The importance of obedience to God’s instructions for breakthroughs and miracles.

Encouragement: To trust in Jesus’ provision and to find rest in Him.
Challenge: To evaluate one’s own faith and actions in light of the sermon’s teachings.
Reflection on Personal Faith Journey: Encouraging reflection on how one’s personal faith journey aligns with the teachings of Jesus about coming to Him like a little child.

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