Jesus’ Evidence Story in John 5

Story Walkthrough

John Baptizer (31-35) – Jesus said John Baptizer is one of his witnesses. The Pharisees knew John and recognized him as a prophet. John believed in Jesus.

Drawings: John Baptizer (man & water) was a prophet (flame & staff) who worshipped (branch) Jesus as God.

Scriptures & Miracles (36-40) – Jesus’ miracles are proof he’s from God. The Scriptures are also evidence, for Jesus kept fulfilling prophecies about the Messiah.

Drawings: Jesus’ wisdom (scales & crown) and divine power (dove & flame) prove he’s the Messiah.

Father Yahweh (41-44) – The leaders rejecting Jesus as Messiah proves that they do not love God or know him. If they really loved God, they would love his Son.

Drawings: Yahweh the Father (speaking king) sent Jesus to save the whole world (earth & stars).

Moses’ Messiah (45-47) – Moses wrote about Jesus. The leaders rejecting Jesus means they reject Moses.

Drawings: Moses (man, flame, staff) wrote clearly about the coming Messiah in the Scriptures (scroll).

Discipleship Activities

• Pray. Listen to the story. Draw the story.
• Practice telling the story with the drawings.
• Create your own drawings to illustrate the story.
• Pray and ask the Holy Spirit to reveal his wisdom.
• Pray. What is the Holy Spirit asking you to do next?
• Go and tell the story to someone. Discuss the story.
• Make disciples. Teach others how to hear the Spirit.

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