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John 5:17-20
Key Verse 5:17 “Jesus said to them, ‘My Father is always at his work to this very day, and I too am working.’”
- Read verse 17. What does it mean that God is always at his work? What must we do in order to become aware of his work? (cf. Philippians 2:12-13)
- Read verse 19. How is Jesus the example of watching to see where God is working and joining him? (cf. John 14:10)
- What does verse 20 reveal about the love relationship between the Father and the Son? What does it mean that God desires a love relationship with us that is real and personal? (cf. Isaiah 49:15)
- Why does God use ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary tasks? (cf. 1 Corinthians 1:27-31) What is required to do what only God can do? (cf. John 14:12)
- When God invites you to join him in his work, what should be our attitude? (John 12:26) What adjustments must we make in order to join him in his work? (cf. Hebrews 11:24-26)