John 5:18
Because of this, the Jews tried all the harder to kill Him. Not only was He breaking the Sabbath, but He was even calling God His own Father, making Himself equal with God.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of John 5:18?

2. How does John 5:18 affirm Jesus' divine nature and equality with God?

3. Why did the Jews seek to kill Jesus according to John 5:18?

4. How can we defend Jesus' divinity using John 5:18 in conversations?

5. What does Jesus' equality with God mean for our daily faith practice?

6. How does John 5:18 connect with other scriptures affirming Jesus' divinity?

7. Why did the Jews seek to kill Jesus according to John 5:18?

8. How does John 5:18 support the divinity of Jesus?

9. What does John 5:18 reveal about Jesus' relationship with God?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from John 5?

11. What does "Equality with God" mean?

12. What does 'Equality with God' mean?

13. Did Jesus judge others? (John 8:15 vs. John 5:22)

14. Is Jesus God?
Discussion Questions
1. How does Jesus' claim of equality with God in John 5:18 challenge or affirm your understanding of His identity?

2. In what ways can we apply Jesus' example of prioritizing compassion over legalism in our own observance of religious practices?

3. How do the reactions of the Jewish leaders to Jesus' claims inform our understanding of the challenges we might face when sharing the gospel?

4. What does it mean for you personally to have a relationship with God as your Father, as modeled by Jesus?

5. How can the understanding of Jesus' divine authority influence your daily decisions and actions as a believer?1. How does Jesus' healing on the Sabbath challenge your understanding of legalistic versus compassionate observance of religious laws?

2. What does Jesus' claim of unity with God mean to you in understanding His divine nature and authority?

3. How do the testimonies about Jesus strengthen your faith?

4. How can Jesus' authority as the giver of life and judge influence your perception of life and justice?

5. What lessons can you learn from the healing of the invalid man?

6. In what ways do Jesus' words about doing what He sees the Father doing shape your understanding of His mission?

7. How does the Jewish leaders' opposition to Jesus' healing on the Sabbath reflect their understanding of God's laws?

8. How do you reconcile Jesus' assertion that all judgment has been given to Him with the concept of God's mercy?

9. How does the concept of "spiritual hearing and seeing" presented in this chapter apply to your faith journey?

10. How can Jesus' advice to the healed man about sinning influence your understanding of sin's consequences?

11. How does the Jewish leaders' refusal to accept Jesus despite the testimonies challenge your approach to faith and evidence?

12. In today's context, how can we discern between rigid religious legalism and compassionate application of spiritual principles?

13. How can Jesus' response to persecution inspire you in times of opposition?

14. How does Jesus' claim of giving life speak to you personally?

15. What does this chapter teach you about Jesus' role as the Son of God?

16. In your daily life, how can you embody Jesus' focus on doing the will of the Father?

17. How can you use the testimonies about Jesus in your personal evangelism?

18. What role does the Bible (Scriptures) play in affirming your belief in Jesus?

19. How does the connection between faith in Jesus and eternal life influence your outlook on mortality and the afterlife?

20. How does understanding Jesus as the ultimate judge impact your understanding of justice and accountability in the world?

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