In John 5 Jesus’ enemies accused him of "working" on the Sabbath in healing a paralyzed man. In His response, Jesus "doubles down" and puts himself on the same level as God. Jesus also tells his opponents that the Father has committed to Him, the Son, the role of judging all people. In this lesson, we take a look at an aspect of Jesus many prefer to avoid: Jesus, the great Judge on the Last Day. This carries important implications for several areas of our lives. Here Jesus also introduces teaching on the resurrection of the dead: considered a foundational teaching in the early church, yet commonly misunderstood among Christians today.
Teaching Notes
Jesus, our Judge; and the Resurrection of the Dead (John 5:18-30) - Lesson Outline (PDF)