John 5:16-23

Until John, we have been using older manuscripts of Ryle's Expository Thoughts. Just recently, though, EP Publishing has put out a lightly updated version of Ryle's work, which I am now working from. If you are interested in a physical copy of the Expository Thoughts, you can find it HERE.

John 5:16-23

1. We learn that there are some works which it is lawful to do on the Sabbath day.
2. We learn the dignity and greatness of our Lord Jesus Christ.

"It is as though He said: “Though my Father rested on the seventh day from His work of creation, He has never rested for a moment from His providential governing of the world and from His merciful work of supplying the daily wants of all His creatures."

"Such language, however deep and high, appears to mean that in operation, knowledge, heart and will, the Father and the Son are One—two Persons, but one God. Truths such as these are of course beyond our power to explain clearly. Enough for us to believe and rest upon them."

Questions:

1. We see one of the reasons the Jewish leaders hated Jesus, namely that He healed on the Sabbath. Ryle strongly asserts that there is no argument in not keeping the Sabbath today, but whatever our view on the Sabbath, are we taking time to seek the Lord, to fellowship with His people, and do them good?

2. We see here some of the great evidence in the Bible that Jesus and the Father are one. Jesus says His Father is working, and He is working; He says that He has life, and that He will judge the world. Beloved listener, this is our Savior, and as Ryle says, we can lean on Him and never be afraid. Would we now, even now, put our confidence afresh in Him and put no confidence in the flesh.