One of the most important doctrines in all of Scripture is the Deity of Jesus Christ. The Bible attests to the fact that He is not only with God, from God, and of God; but also that He is God. He is Emmanuel (God with us)! Jesus declared “I am,” a title reserved in Scripture for only God Himself.  We will examine not only the titles He shares with God but also His attributes. Jesus is God’s agent in the world, not merely a righteous man or divine spokesman. He is God. To that fact, our faith allows no exception.

Covering John 13:1-17. Right before the Last supper, Jesus shows the ultimate example of servant leadership by washing His disciples feet. John is the only Gospel to record this monumental event. John sets the stage by saying in verse 1; “He now showed them the full extent of His love.” Serving others is truly an ultimate expression of the Father’s love. Why would the King of Kings and Lord of Lords, dressed down like a slave, stoop down and wash dirty feet? John shows us it was because He knew His identity and possessed the Father’s love. Jesus set an example for us that we should do likewise and even promises that we will be blessed if we do. We can serve others because our identity is in Christ.

Covering Jn. 9:32-41, after the Pharisees threw the blind man whom Jesus had healed out of the assembly; Jesus sought out the man. Having already healed him physically, He then healed his spiritual blindness as well. Jesus then turns his attention to the spiritual blindness of the Pharisees. What is the judgment that Jesus said was the reason He came into the world? John chapter 9 shows us that the blind man’s discovery of Jesus goes through three stages that mirrors our own. What role does Jesus serve in your own journey?

Covering Jn. 9:1-12, The disciples pointed out a man born blind to Jesus and asked “Who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” It is hard for us to comprehend why God allows things in our world; a child born with a defect or disease, a natural disaster that takes the lives of many, cancer, suffering; or why God allows our enemy to continue to wreak havoc in our world. Does our sin cause this? These are all difficult questions to answer and perhaps not all questions allow for the same answer. Jesus responded in this instance, that neither the man nor his parents sinned, “but this happened so that the work of God might be displayed in his life”. That is the one certainty that we have: God continues to be at work and is very active in displaying His power in our lives!

Covering Jn. 7:25-39, Jesus proclaims those who are thirsty for the Spirit of God should come to him and drink. Thirst (Have a deep desire for); Come to Jesus (ask for and seek it); Drink (believe and receive it). The baptism of the Holy Spirit in a believer’s life is essential to being His witnesses.

Jesus says some things that causes many disciples to grumble and question whether they can accept his teaching and his person. Jesus asks a very pointed question: “Does this offend you?” Offenses are a very big part of being a Christian and being human. How do we respond to them? How do we resolve them? Many of those disciples followed him no more. Jesus then turned to the 12 and asked them if they wanted to leave too. Peter’s response was pivotal. What will our response be? Including CWP’s stance on conflict resolution.

The miracle of feeding the multitude with five loaves and two fish. Using John's and Mark's accounts; Jesus saw the need for the multitude to be fed, broke up the crowd into groups and multiplied resources (food). There were even leftovers! God not only supplies the need but does so with abundance-- a true picture of what grace is.

Jesus heals the invalid at the pool of Bethesda. Centering around the dialog of Jesus and the paralyzed man; Jesus asks "Do you want to get well?" The man replies, "I have no one to help me". Jesus continues to ask if we want to get well. We continue to look for help outside of Jesus.