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The Scandalous Gospel

March 29, 2015 Series: The Book of John

Passage: John 6:60–6:71

THE SCANDALOUS GOSPEL

(John 6:60-71)

I. THE ____________________ OF THE SCANDALOUS GOSPEL (John 6:60-65).
A. 7 MARKS OF THE SCANDALOUS GOSPEL
1. The gospel is _________________.

2. The gospel is ____________________________.

3. The gospel reminds us of the ________________ of Christ.

4. The gospel affirms the ______________________ of God in salvation.

5. The gospel demolishes human _______________ and ______________________________.

6. The gospel bulldozes ______________________ righteousness.

7. The gospel annihilates an _______________ will.

II. THE ________________ TO THE SCANDALOUS
GOSPEL (John 6:66-71).
A. PSUEDO DISCIPLES __________________ JESUS.
1. They failed to ________________ Jesus.

2. They failed to ________________ Jesus.

3. They __________________________ from Jesus.

B. SINCERE DISCIPLES ______________ ON JESUS.
1. A________________________ his lordship.
2. B__________________ in Jesus.
3. C__________________ to Jesus.

 

 

THE SCANDALOUS GOSPEL

John 6:60-71

Discussion Questions

1. Have you ever tried to “work your way” to heaven? What did you do? Why did you do it? How did it work for you?

2. How do people try to earn points with God in our culture?

3. How does Luther’s example inspire you to live by faith alone?

4. What are some reasons that the crowd was offended by the gospel? What makes the gospel scandalous?

5. Does the gospel “rub you wrong” in any ways? What should you do about this?

6. Why do people think they have the ability to trust God and believe the gospel without the help of grace?

7. Why do people think they have the ability to trust God and believe the gospel with the assistance of God’s grace?

8. Why are both of the above options incorrect and unbiblical?

9. Describe the two reactions to the gospel in John 6:66-71? Where do you stand?

10. What are some ways that you can rely on Jesus this week? How can you acknowledge the lordship of Christ?

11. What practical steps can you take to build your faith this week?