All week we’ve been looking at Jesus’ words in John 17:3:
“This is life eternal, that they might know the only true God, and Jesus Christ.”
Eternal life isn’t just “later” in heaven—it begins now, as we come to know God personally through Jesus.
This Sunday we’ll dive deeper into what that looks like in real life and how you can grow in that relationship.
We invite you to join us this Sunday at 10:30 at 1685 David Walker Dr, Portable 1, Tavares FL.

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When you hear the phrase “eternal life,” what do you usually think of?
Heaven someday? Streets of gold?
In John 17:3, Jesus gives a deeper answer: eternal life is really about knowing the only true God and Jesus Christ whom He sent. It’s a relationship, not just a future destination.
Question:
What helps you feel like you’re actually knowing God—rather than just knowing things about Him?
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The Paradox of Life at Death’s Edge: The Gift of Perspective and Lessons from Near-Death Experiences

Exploring the question "What does dying feel like?" and the transformative power of facing death as life's final frontier.

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More Than a Miracle Worker

DID YOU KNOW

February 12’s readings bring us face to face with a question that will not stay safely in the background: Is Jesus merely a moral teacher, a misunderstood prophet—or is He truly Lord? In John 5:16–30, after healing a man on the Sabbath, Jesus does not soften the controversy. Instead, He intensifies it. He says, “My Father is working until now, and I am working” (John 5:17). For His Jewish audience, this was not a casual remark. It was a claim of equality with God. Exodus 28–29 reminds us how carefully Israel guarded holiness in worship, and yet here stands a man claiming divine authority. The choice before them—and before us—remains urgent.

Did you know that when Jesus healed on the Sabbath, He was not just breaking a rule—He was revealing His identity?

In John 5:18, we are told plainly that the Jews sought to kill Him because “He was calling God His own Father, making Himself equal with God.” The Greek phrase ison heauton poiōn tō Theō conveys deliberate equality. This was not a misunderstanding; it was an unmistakable claim. In a culture deeply rooted in the oneness of God (Deuteronomy 6:4), such a declaration could only be true or blasphemous. Jesus did not retreat from the implication. Instead, He explained that whatever the Father does, the Son does likewise (John 5:19). That is not the language of a mere messenger; it is the language of shared divine activity.

When we read Exodus 28:1–29:46 and observe the intricate garments of the high priest and the solemn consecration rituals, we see how seriously God’s people treated holiness. Access to God required sacrifice, mediation, and obedience. Yet in John 5, Jesus stands without priestly robes and speaks as the Son who perfectly mirrors the Father. Hebrews 1:3 later describes Him as “the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of His nature.” The Sabbath healing was not defiance; it was divine revelation. Jesus was showing that the rest God intended was being fulfilled in Him.

Did you know that Jesus’ authority flows from submission, not independence?

One of the most insightful elements of John 5 is Jesus’ statement: “The Son can do nothing of Himself, but only what He sees the Father doing” (John 5:19). In a world that prizes autonomy, this sounds restrictive. Yet in the Trinity, submission is not weakness but harmony. The Father loves the Son and shows Him all He does (John 5:20). There is complete openness and trust. Authority emerges from relationship.

This reshapes how we think about power. Jesus is not a rival to the Father; He is the perfect expression of the Father’s will. Philippians 2:6–8 echoes this truth, reminding us that though Christ existed in the form of God, He humbled Himself. His submission does not diminish His deity; it displays it. For our walk with God, this is deeply practical. True spiritual authority in our lives does not come from asserting ourselves but from aligning ourselves with God’s will. The Son’s obedience becomes the model for our discipleship.

Did you know that both the Father and the Son give life—and the Son will also judge?

In John 5:21–22, Jesus declares that just as the Father raises the dead and gives them life, so also the Son gives life to whom He will. Moreover, the Father has entrusted all judgment to the Son. These are staggering claims. Life and judgment belong to God alone (Deuteronomy 32:39). Yet Jesus speaks of exercising both. This connects beautifully to the priestly imagery in Exodus. The priests mediated sacrifice, but they did not grant life. Jesus, however, does not merely represent God; He shares in divine prerogatives.

This dual role of life-giver and judge underscores the seriousness of His identity. Eternal life is not earned through ritual precision; it is received through relationship with Him. John 5:24 assures us, “Whoever hears My word and believes Him who sent Me has eternal life and does not come into judgment.” Notice the present tense—“has eternal life.” It begins now. But the same voice that offers life also pronounces judgment. C.S. Lewis famously framed the dilemma this way: Jesus is either a liar, a lunatic, or Lord. The text leaves no room for polite neutrality.

Did you know that honoring Jesus is inseparable from honoring the Father?

Perhaps the most decisive statement in the passage is found in John 5:23: “Whoever does not honor the Son does not honor the Father who sent Him.” In a religious context where devotion to the Father was paramount, this was revolutionary. To reject the Son is to reject the Father. To honor the Son is to honor God Himself. The intimacy between Father and Son is so complete that our response to one reveals our posture toward the other.

Song of Solomon 4:1–3, with its poetic language of love and delight, reminds us that relationship in Scripture is not cold formality. There is affection, admiration, and beauty. In Christ, we are invited not only to theological agreement but to relational devotion. When we honor Jesus, we step into the joy the Father has in the Son. That changes worship from obligation to love. It also confronts complacency. If Jesus is Lord, our lives must reflect that allegiance.

As we reflect on these Scriptures, especially in the rhythm of the church year, we are reminded that faith is not a casual add-on. It is a decisive response. Jesus’ claims demand bold acts—either trust or rejection. There is no middle ground. Yet His invitation is gracious. Eternal life is offered freely to those who hear and believe.

Let this question linger gently but honestly in your heart today: Who is Jesus to you? If He is Lord, then His words carry ultimate authority in your life. If He is the giver of life, then your hope rests securely in Him. Perhaps the next step in your walk with God is not acquiring more information but deepening your allegiance. Honor the Son. Trust His authority. Rest in His life-giving promise. And allow your daily choices to reflect the One you confess.

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Riches 💰, power 👑, and earthly accomplishments 🏛️ cannot give the peace or joy that only God provides.
— Mark 8:36

Salvation cannot be bought or earned.
It is the gift of God’s grace, received through faith in Jesus Christ alone 🙌

Eternal life and genuine, lasting love ❤️, peace 🕊️, and joy 🙌 are found only in placing your trust in Jesus Christ.
— John 17:3

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