“HOW JESUS CHRIST CAN BECOME THE LORD OF OUR LIFE”
By: Dr. Dennis Deese - www.dennisdeese.com
JOHN 5:21-47
(John 5 :10-16 His Lordship is Defied, John 5:17-47 His Lordship is Declared, John 6:1-14 His Lordship is Demonstrated.)
ETS: Jesus’ Lordship is substantiated.
ESS: If Jesus is truly Lord, then He ought to be Lord of our life.
Lord: 2962 - Kurios (Koo-ree-os): Supreme in authority, controller, wielding authority for good.
I believe without question the greatest solution to life’s most perplexing and difficult problems that people face today is learning how Jesus can be the Lord of their life.
How can Jesus Christ become the Lord of our life?
1. YOU MUST ACCEPT JESUS CHRIST’S AUTHORITY 5:43
1. Notice the decision most people tragically make 5:43 (See Matthew 2:3)
This is the same word with the same meaning used in Matt. 14:26 "frightened" It means "deep agitation"
Herod’s response to the one born king of the Jews was one of fear & jealousy. He had usurped the throne and lived in constant fear of intrigue or assassination. He had even executed several members of his own family and others who were close to him.
There is no record of anyone responding at the conclusion of this message proclaimed by the Lord Jesus. How tragic!
2. Consider the opportunity you and I have 5:25
5:25 VOICE: 5456 - of-nay: disclosure, that wich brings light upon that which is thought in the mind
No doubt He’s talking about the spiritual ear. If not, then He would be excluding all those who are hearing impaired.
Romans 1:18-20 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness; Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed [it] unto them. For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, [even] his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:
Romans 1:28 And even as they did not like to retain God in [their] knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient;
3. What are the Credentials for Jesus’ Lordship? If I am going to have someone controlling my life, and expect you to turn the control your life over to someone, then without a doubt, that person needs to be qualified!
1. His equality with God 5:17-20, *18,
John 10:30 I and [my] Father are one.
Philippians 2:5-8 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.
Form: for-may: the essence and nature of God!
How are they equal? 4 primary ways are clearly revealed:
1. In Works 5:17, 20 & 36 “the works that I do”
Genesis 1:1 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.
Colossians 1:15-17 Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature: For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.
2. In Will 5:17, 30 “The Son can do nothing of himself”
3. In Worship 5:23 “all honor the Son” (See John 10:25-33)
Philippians 2:9-11 Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
Colossians 1:18 And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all [things] he might have the preeminence.
John 20:28 And Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God.
John 9:38 And he said, Lord, I believe. And he worshipped him.
Matthew 2:2 Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him. (The wise men)
Hebrews 1:6 And again, when he bringeth in the first begotten into the world, he saith, And let all the angels of God worship him.
The contrast:
Acts 10:25-26 And as Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him, and fell down at his feet, and worshipped him. But Peter took him up, saying, Stand up; I myself also am a man.
Also, see Acts 14:11-15. These godly men rejected worship but Jesus accepted worship.
Matthew 4:10 Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.
4. In Word 5:24 “He that heareth my word, & believeth on him that sent me”
John 1:1; 3:34; 6:63, 68; 8:47; 12:48-50 & 17:8
2. He is the giver of life 5:21 & 26
3. He is the final judge 5:22-23 & 27
4. He determines man’s destiny 5:24
5. He has the ability to raise the dead 5:25-29 (Spiritually and physically)
4. What are the key witnesses to His Lordship? John 5:31
Jewish procedure and the law required more than one witness.
Deuteronomy 19:15 One witness shall not rise up against a man for any iniquity, or for any sin, in any sin that he sinneth: at the mouth of two witnesses, or at the mouth of three witnesses, shall the matter be established.
1. John the Baptist John 5:33-35
2. Jesus’ own works John 5:36 water to wine, Nobleman’s son & the lame man
3.
4. God the Father John 5:37-38
Matthew 3:17 And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.
5. The Scriptures John 5:39-47
Luke 24:25-27 Then he said unto them, O fools, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken: Ought not Christ to have suffered these things, and to enter into his glory? And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself.
Luke 24:44-45 And he said unto them, These [are] the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and [in] the prophets, and [in] the psalms, concerning me. Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures,
Concerning Moses: See Acts 3:18-23
Deuteronomy 18:15 The LORD thy God will raise up unto thee a Prophet from the midst of thee, of thy brethren, like unto me; unto him ye shall hearken;
Deuteronomy 18:18-19 I will raise them up a Prophet from among their brethren, like unto thee, and will put my words in his mouth; and he shall speak unto them all that I shall command him. And it shall come to pass, that whosoever will not hearken unto my words which he shall speak in my name, I will require it of him.
2. YOU MUST ALIGN YOURSELF UNDERNEATH JESUS’ STANDARDS
1. All The standards and principles you know at this time
2. This will mean change in your behavior John 5:14-15
3. YOU MUST APPLY YOURSELF TO HIS PURPOSE & CALL
1. Follow by faith John 5:8-9 (this was something he hadn’t done before)
2. Studying, seeking and discovering His purpose 5:14
3. Trusting His concern and love for you
Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.
5:24 “that heareth” 191 ak-oo-0: to hear, give audience, to understand, to hear with the ear of the mind, to hear effectually or so as to perform or grant what is sp
