January 18, 2026

Authority - John 5:16-47 - Rev. Justin Young

Main Idea: Jesus has life-giving authority.

John 5

  • Bridge (vv. 16-18)
  • Identity (vv. 19-30)
  • Credentials (vv. 31-47)

Who is Jesus?

  • Ask the question.
  • Explore the question.
  • Answer the question.

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This Week's Bible Reading

  • January 19 - Psalm 13; John 13
  • January 20 - Psalm 14; John 14
  • January 21 - Psalm 15; John 15
  • January 22 - Psalm 16; John 16
  • January 23 - Psalm 17; John 17

(Complete plan here.)

Growth Group Guide

  1. Read John 5:16-18. How does this set up the rest of John 5?
  2. Trace the argument in John 5:19-23. What is Jesus asserting in these verses?
  3. Read John 5:24-25. How should we respond to Jesus (v. 24)? (Where else do we see this in John?) How is Jesus's power shown in v. 25? (Where else do we see this in John?)
  4. Who or what testifies concerning Jesus in vv. 31-47?
  5. What three stages to "Who is Jesus?" were suggested in the sermon?
  6. Walk through each stage and (1) develop a persona who might embody that stage and then (2) role play how you would dialogue with such a person in hopes of fostering mature belief in Jesus.