20/9/2020 [Book of John: Lesson 46]                                                                                                                                                                         www.lifechurchmissions.com

The Jewish Leaders use Man’s authority to plot against Jesus
< John 11:45-57>

1. The Resurrection of Lazarus differentiates those who believe and those who do not
<v45-46>

2.  The Pharisees’ mentality which is in enmity with God <v47-48> 

1) Initially in hostility with Jesus because not convinced that HE is the Christ, yet now in greater hostility with Him because they are convinced, HE is the Christ.

⟹ Symbolizes church leaders who teach Christ/Bible for personal gains.

2) Only concerned about the external temple, yet lost the whole temple which they most cherish.

⟹ Symbolizes church leaders who love wealth and fame.

3. The Great Sin of the high Priest <v43>

1) Use God’s prophecy for political gains.

2) Use God’s prophecy to justify the killing of innocent man.

4. So from that day on, the day of Jesus' crucifixion approaches! <v53-54>

* Maybe a person is born again, but there remains a lot of old bondages in his life and living

* What man can do, God will not help him do

5. Reflect upon two questions

1) What kind of a church leader are you?

2) What kind of a church leader are you following?