The Gospel of John- Part 13: The Authority of the Son | John 5:16-30// March 29th, 2026
Teaching overview
Riley Taylor taught that John 5:16–29 marks a turning point where Jesus faces opposition after healing on the Sabbath and boldly claims unity with God. Through this passage, Jesus reveals that he shares the Father’s power to give life, authority to judge, and invitation for people to believe and receive eternal life. The message calls each person to respond: will you see Jesus as merely a teacher, or trust him as Lord?
Our prayer for your Community
Jesus, we come before you and ask for hearts that truly recognize you as Lord, not just a teacher, and that trust in your power to give us life. Help us to honor you in how we live this week, responding to your invitation with faith, humility, and obedience. In your name, Amen.
Group questions and further meditations:
Who do I believe Jesus really is?
Meditation:
Jesus doesn’t leave room for a neutral opinion—his words call for a response.
Question:
In my daily life, do my thoughts and actions reflect that I truly see Jesus as Lord, or just a good teacher?
Am I living in the life Jesus offers?
Meditation:
Jesus says he has the power to give life—both now and forever.
Question:
Where in my life do I need to more fully trust Jesus for real, spiritual life instead of relying on myself?
3. How am I responding to Jesus’ authority?
Meditation:
Jesus has authority to judge and invites us to honor him with our lives.
Question:
Is there an area of my life where I’m resisting Jesus’ authority, and what would it look like to surrender that to him this week?
