Walking with Jesus
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Walking with Jesus

The Grand Narrative: “Immortality in Jesus?” (John 5:20-25)

“Immortality in Jesus?” (John 5:20-25)

Published 6 Feb. 2026

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💥 SINS / FAILURES

  1. 1️⃣ Ignoring God’s craftsmanship in creation dulls worship and produces spiritual numbness. (00:00:09–00:00:44) Support: Ps. 19:1–4; Rom. 1:20–21; Isa. 40:26.
  2. 2️⃣ Treating Jesus’ claims as merely controversial ideas hardens hearts toward the truth that saves. (00:01:06–00:01:17) Support: John 5:18; John 8:24; Heb. 3:12–13.
  3. 3️⃣ Assuming death is the final word blinds us to God’s ultimate authority over life and resurrection. (00:02:41–00:03:28) Support: John 11:25–26; 1 Cor. 15:54–57; Rev. 1:17–18.
  4. 4️⃣ Forgetting that every person will face judgment encourages careless living and delayed repentance. (00:03:38–00:04:10) Support: Heb. 9:27; 2 Cor. 5:10; Rev. 20:11–15.
  5. 5️⃣ Refusing to decide about Jesus leaves people spiritually “dead” and condemned in their sin. (00:05:55–00:06:33) Support: Eph. 2:1–5; John 3:18; Rom. 6:23.

🏆 SUCCESSES / SPIRITUAL GROWTH

  1. 1️⃣ Creation fuels praise: the heavens proclaim God’s glory and invite awe-filled worship. (00:00:25–00:00:44) Support: Ps. 19:1; Ps. 8:3–4; Neh. 9:6.
  2. 2️⃣ The Father loves the Son and shares His work—Jesus speaks with full divine authority. (00:01:26–00:01:41) Support: John 5:20–21; John 3:35; John 10:37–38.
  3. 3️⃣ Eternal life is immortality: Jesus alone grants the life that never ends through His atoning death. (00:02:52–00:03:28) Support: John 3:16; John 10:28; 1 Pet. 3:18.
  4. 4️⃣ Jesus is the appointed Judge: all judgment has been entrusted to the Son. (00:03:28–00:04:10) Support: John 5:22–23; Acts 17:31; 2 Tim. 4:1.
  5. 5️⃣ Faith in Jesus transfers destiny now: believers cross from death to life and will not be condemned. (00:04:21–00:04:48) Support: John 5:24; Rom. 8:1; John 3:36.

🧭 LEADERSHIP DYNAMICS

  1. 1️⃣ Faithful teachers connect wonder in creation to the Creator, moving people from amazement to worship. (00:00:09–00:00:44) Support: Ps. 95:6–7; Acts 14:15–17; Rom. 11:36.
  2. 2️⃣ Leaders must teach the “hard words” of Jesus that provoke opposition yet reveal saving truth. (00:01:06–00:01:17) Support: John 5:18; Gal. 1:10; 2 Tim. 4:2–3.
  3. 3️⃣ Good shepherding anchors claims in Scripture history (Elijah/Elisha) while showing their fulfillment in Christ. (00:02:00–00:02:26) Support: 1 Kings 17:21–22; 2 Kings 4:32–35; Luke 7:14–16.
  4. 4️⃣ Effective leadership warns clearly about judgment and calls for repentance while there is time. (00:03:38–00:04:10) Support: Acts 17:30–31; Ezek. 18:30–32; Heb. 3:15.
  5. 5️⃣ Wise leaders press for decision: eternity hinges on responding to Jesus’ voice and believing His word. (00:06:12–00:06:39) Support: John 5:25; John 10:27–28; Josh. 24:15.