A companion Bible study from Vince Baker Ministries
How does Jesus describe the Father’s work?
Jesus says that the Father works and that the Son does what He sees the Father doing.
Read the passage in context
- John 5:17–20 · KJV
Start with the Sabbath controversy in John 5. The discussion about work grows out of a particular act of restoration at Bethesda.
From the passage to daily life
Read the verbs in verse 19. Seeing and doing are joined in Jesus’ description of His relationship with the Father.
Discussion and reflection
- How does Jesus describe the Father’s work?
Jesus says that the Father works and that the Son does what He sees the Father doing.
- Where can I start serving faithfully?
Start with a responsibility Scripture makes clear and ask how love can shape the way you carry it out.
Put the study into practice
Bring one regular task to prayer before beginning it.
Historical source · SermonIndex transcript attributed to Smith Wigglesworth · Open the archived message
