February 16 2014 – Audio Sermon on John 5:1–18 Part II by Pastor William Hixson

Continuing the Bethesda account the sermon focuses on Jesus’ claim of equality with the Father and the ensuing opposition The second part explores theological claims about Sonship, the scandal of divine authority in human form, and the cost of following a Lord who redefines religious norms It calls the church to confess Jesus’ identity and to accept the social consequences of allegiance to him

Some good hymns for John 5:1–18 Part II are Nearer My God to Thee by Sarah F Adams, Be Thou My Vision by Dallan Forgaill and Alas and Did My Savior Bleed by Isaac Watts