Big Idea: Your setback isn’t so severe that you can’t make a comeback

Talk it Over

The Gospel of John has been called a book of signs. A “sign” is a miracle pointing to the supernatural power of Jesus.

● We believe in a supernatural religion. Yet, so often we don’t treat our faith that way. When we see Jesus as one who is not bound by the laws of nature, but actually the one who created and commands them it strengthens our confidence in Him and urges us to trust that He can bring us through a comeback. How might reminding yourself of our supernatural Savior bolster your confidence to trust in God for a comeback?

The signs are windows we look through to see who Jesus is so that we will believe in him.

John 20:30-31“Jesus performed many other signs in the presence of his disciples that are not written in this book. But these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.”

●What “signs” (these don’t need to be miracles or impressive supernatural feats, they could just be God’s faithfulness and provision) has Jesus worked in your life that can strengthen your faith that God can work in your life in the present and future?

Be open to the outpouring of Jesus’ mercy and grace

●Jesus comes to you in your need (John 5:1-5)
●Jesus sees you and knows you (John 5:6)
●Jesus asks questions about your desire (John 5:6)
●Jesus empowers you to do the impossible (John 5:8)
●John calls you to a holy life (John 5:14)
●Which of these truths do you need to most proclaim to yourself to help you trust in God’s provision and power in your life right now?

The signs are mirrors we look at to see ourselves so that we will see our need for Jesus.

●Where do you need a comeback? Where do you most need God’s provision and presence?

Be honest with yourself about yourself

●Do I want to change? (John 5:6)
●Will I refuse to make excuses? (John 5:7)
●Will I stop playing the blame game? (John 5:7)
●Will I do what Jesus says, even if it is hard? (John 5:8)
●Will I live differently than I did? (John 5:15)
●What has kept you from seeking life change in Jesus in those areas previously? What might be keeping you from more fully and truly trusting in God to bring change and healing in your areas of need and sin right now?
●What sins and lesser things are you trusting in for your needs and for a comeback that keep you from trusting in God for your comeback?
●What truth from this message do you most need to cling to this week to help you trust in god for your comeback?

Close by taking time to pray for the strength to trust in God for your comeback. Pray that God would help you turn from sin that is hindering you from more fully trusting in Him and His provision.