2. Studies in John’s Gospel John chapter 11

3. How Shall We Glorify the Son? V. 5-8 – With courage

4. Romans 8:15 For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, “Abba! Father!”

5. 2 Timothy 1:7 …for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control. Acts 19:30-31 But when Paul wished to go in among the crowd, the disciples would not let him. 31 And even some of the Asiarchs, who were friends of his, sent to him and were urging him not to venture into the theater. The courage to SERVE glorifies the Son to obey to develop talents to share gospel to stand firm

6. How Shall We Glorify the Son? V. 5-8 – With courage V. 14-16 – With action

7. Titus 3:14 And let our people learn to devote themselves to good works, so as to help cases of urgent need, and not be unfruitful. Matthew 10:42 And whoever gives one of these little ones even a cup of cold water because he is a disciple, truly, I say to you, he will by no means lose his reward.” To disciples

8. Galatians 6:9-10 And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith. 2 Thessalonians 3:13 As for you, brothers, do not grow weary in doing good. To all men

9. 1 Thessalonians 5:13 See that no one repays anyone evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to everyone Romans 12:21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. A reaction to evil

10. Hebrews 13:15-16 Through him then let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge his name. 16 Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God. Pleasing to God

11. How Shall We Glorify the Son? V. 5-8 – With courage V. 14-16 – With action V. 34-35 – With empathy The capacity to recognize and… share feelings that are being experienced by others.

12. How will “empathy” be seen? Romans 12:10 Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. By love and showing honor 1 Thessalonians 4:9-10 Now concerning brotherly love you have no need for anyone to write to you, for you yourselves have been taught by God to love one another, 10 …But we urge you, brothers, to do this more and more, By loving more and more

13. 1 Peter 1:22 Having purified your souls by your obedience to the truth for a sincere brotherly love, love one another earnestly from a pure heart, Sincere enough to be seen by others How will “empathy” be seen?

14. How Shall We Glorify the Son? V. 5-8 – With courage V. 14-16 – With action V. 34-35 – With empathy V. 6, 54 – With wisdom Wisdom knows what time it is…

15. Romans 8:18 For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us. This time is passing for another, better one

16. Ephesians 5:16 …making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. Colossians 4:5 Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time. Wisdom makes use of time with others Wisdom makes use of the present time

17. Romans 13:11 Besides this you know the time, that the hour has come for you to wake from sleep. For salvation is nearer to us now than when we first believed. 1 Peter 4:17 For it is time for judgment to begin at the household of God; and if it begins with us, what will be the outcome for those who do not obey the gospel of God? Wisdom says the time of judgment draws near Wisdom says the time to act is growing short

18. 2 Corinthians 6:2 For he says, “In a favorable time I listened to you, and in a day of salvation I have helped you.” Behold, now is the favorable time; behold, now is the day of salvation. Wisdom says the time of judgment draws near

19. True wisdom is using our time to glorify the Son V. 5-8 – With courage V. 14-16 – With action V. 34-35 – With empathy Knowing God’s feelings on the matter, will you have the courage to act?