"Do Not": A Sermon Outline for Sunday, February 6, 2011

“Do Not”

John 5:39-47

Proposition:  Jesus explains to the Jews the problems with their spiritual life and these problems continue to exist in the lives of many today.

Transition:  As we look at 5 spiritual problems of the religious Jews, let us be certain such problems are not part of our spiritual life.

I.  The Jews DO NOT have God’s Love (v. 42)

            A.  They DO have a love of God

            B.  God’s love is NOT in their heart

            C.  They can NOT fool Christ

II.  The Jews DO NOT receive the Father’s Representative (v. 43)

            A.  The Jews were looking for a Savior

            B.  The Jews were following “Saviors”

            C.  The Jews rejected the Father’s Son

III.  The Jews DO NOT seek God’s Glory (v. 44)

            A.  They seek their own glory

            B.  They seek glory for others

            C.  They should seek glory from God

IV.  The Jews DO NOT believe the Scriptures (vv. 45-47)

            A.  They loved Moses

            B.  They did not believe Moses

V.  The Jews DO NOT want to come to Christ (v. 40)

            A.  All apart from Christ do NOT have life

            B.  Life is found only in Christ

            C.  By nature, man will not come