1. This morning we showed from Matthew 4:23; 9:35 that Jesus was devoted to teaching and preaching during His ministry. 2. In Matthew 24:35 Jesus revealed how special His words are when He said that they "shall not pass away." 3. Since they are so special, "let us examine the Lord's words." 4. In our lesson we are studying passages in John that relate to the Lord's words. Discussion: I. THE LORD'S WORDS ARE THE FATHER'S WORDS
A. John 3:34 B. John 7:16-18 C. John 12:49-50 D. John 14:24 II. THE LORD'S WORDS WERE VALIDATED BY HIS WORKS
A. John 3:1-2 B. John 14:10 III. THE LORD'S WORDS ARE UNIQUE
A. John 6:63 B. John 6:68 C. John 7:30-32, 45-46 IV. THE LORD'S WORDS ARE ASSOCIATED WITH SPECIAL BLESSINGS
A. John 5:24 B. John 8:31-32 C. John 15:7 D. John 15:10 E. John 15:14 V. THE LORD'S WORDS ARE ASSOCIATED WITH CERTAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
A. John 12:47-48 B. John 14:15 C. John 14:21, 23 VI. THE LORD GAVE HIS WORDS TO THE APOSTLES
A. John 15:15 B. John 17:6-8, 14 C. John 14:26 Conclusion:
1. We have seen that the Lord's words are very special. 2. Let us study them, love them, and put them into practice. 3. Let us never change or alter them in any way.
