Walking with Jesus
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Walking with Jesus

The Grand Narrative: “Does God Work?” (John 5:15-19)

“Does God Work?” (John 5:15-19)

Published 5 Feb. 2026

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💥 SINS / FAILURES

  1. 1️⃣ Men often wrap identity in profession rather than in God. (00:00:05–00:00:28) Support: Jer. 9:23–24; Luke 12:15; Col. 3:3–4.
  2. 2️⃣ We misread Jesus when we define Him by what He does instead of who He is. (00:00:28–00:00:52) Support: John 6:26–27; John 20:30–31; Matt. 16:13–17.
  3. 3️⃣ Resisting Jesus’ lordship can harden into persecution when truth confronts our categories. (00:00:55–00:01:14) Support: John 5:16–18; John 15:18–20; Acts 7:51–52.
  4. 4️⃣ We shrink God into “inactive” because we can’t see His daily work. (00:01:31–00:01:46) Support: Ps. 121:3–4; Acts 17:24–28; Heb. 1:3.
  5. 5️⃣ We try to judge God’s work by our work categories, missing His eternal purposes. (00:01:38–00:02:12) Support: Isa. 55:8–9; Rom. 11:33–36; John 5:19.

🏆 SUCCESSES / SPIRITUAL GROWTH

  1. 1️⃣ Jesus openly anchors His work in the Father’s continuous work. (00:01:05–00:01:13) Support: John 5:17; John 5:19; John 14:10.
  2. 2️⃣ God sustains creation every moment—His providence is real work. (00:02:39–00:03:16) Support: Col. 1:16–17; Heb. 1:3; Neh. 9:6.
  3. 3️⃣ God forms human life with precision and intention. (00:03:18–00:03:39) Support: Ps. 139:13–16; Job 10:11–12; Isa. 44:24.
  4. 4️⃣ Jesus actively intercedes for believers—He is not passive. (00:03:58–00:04:55) Support: Rom. 8:34; Heb. 7:24–25; Heb. 1:3.
  5. 5️⃣ God works through His people by the Spirit to accomplish His purposes in the world. (00:05:45–00:06:15) Support: Eph. 2:10; Phil. 2:13; Acts 1:8; John 16:13.

🧭 LEADERSHIP DYNAMICS

  1. 1️⃣ Wise leaders challenge identity idols and aim people toward God-centered identity. (00:00:05–00:00:33) Support: 1 Sam. 16:7; Gal. 2:20; Col. 3:1–3.
  2. 2️⃣ Jesus leads with truth over safety—He speaks plainly even when it escalates conflict. (00:00:55–00:01:26) Support: John 5:17–18; John 8:58–59; Gal. 1:10.
  3. 3️⃣ Healthy discipleship frames work as Father–Son alignment, not autonomous ambition. (00:02:00–00:02:12) Support: John 5:19–20; John 8:28–29; John 12:49–50.
  4. 4️⃣ Good shepherding expands people’s view of God’s activity beyond what they can see. (00:02:39–00:03:16) Support: Ps. 104:24–30; Acts 17:28; Heb. 1:3.
  5. 5️⃣ Leaders call people to pause, worship, and gratitude as the proper response to God’s ongoing work. (00:06:20–00:07:09) Support: Ps. 95:1–7; 1 Thess. 5:16–18; Rev. 4:11.