Jesus Meets Our Needs John 1:1-18
People Have Many Needs Genesis 1-2 Physical needs Emotional / mental needs Social needs Spiritual needs
Jesus Turns Water Into Wine John 2:1-12 There was a need and Jesus met that need There was a miracle (sign) performed that pointed to Jesus’ power and glory There was a positive response of belief from the audience
Jesus Heals the Nobleman’s Son John 4:46-54 There was a need and Jesus met that need There was a miracle (sign) performed that pointed to Jesus’ power and glory There was a positive response of belief from the audience
Jesus Feeds the 5,000 John 6:1-14 There was a need and Jesus met that need There was a miracle (sign) performed that pointed to Jesus’ power and glory There was a positive response of belief from the audience
every need of yours And my God shall supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus - Philippians 4:19 -
Jesus Meets Our Needs physical Our physical needs will be met through his providence (Col. 1:17; Heb. 1:3) emotional Our emotional needs will be met through his intercession (Heb. 2:18; 4:14-16) social Our social needs will be met through his body, the church (1 Cor. 12:21) spiritual Our spiritual needs will be met through his sacrifice (Mk. 2:17; Rev. 3:17)
All Signs Point to Jesus Jesus not only meets man’s basic needs, but he also meets man’s greatest need: salvation The “signs” pointed to Jesus’ power (divinity) over nature, power over time, and power to provide needs Jesus’ miracles (“signs”) caused people to believe in him – the greatest need of all (Jn. 2:23; 6:30; 12:37; 20:30-31)
Soul, A Savior Thou Art Needing