October 18, 2026 Sermon Notes and Questions

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October 18, 2026 Sermon Notes and Questions

Posted on October 15, 2026 Posted By: Jenni Nikolakakis Categories: Message Notes, Weekly Program

Believe! The Gospel of John

WK 31 – “God my way”

John 10:22-42 NASB

October 18, 2026

Justin Scarberry

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Jesus was walking in the temple area, in the portico of Solomon. – John 10:22-23

  • “Feast of the Dedication” – also known as Hanukkah
  • “The portico of Solomon” – a porch area named after Solomon, who the Bible calls “the wisest man (1 Kings 10:23)” and who built the original temple.
  • The portico was in the court of the gentiles. Jesus was no longer in the temple working with Jews, but He was in the outer court with the gentiles.

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“How long will You keep us in suspense?” – John 10:24

  • The religious leaders were stalking Jesus to find a way to condemn Him.
  • The Bible had prophecies of what the Messiah would do, hundreds of years before Jesus was born, and He’s now there, God in human flesh, doing the things the Bible said He would do. But the religious experts didn’t see it!

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“The works that I do in My Father’s name, these testify of Me.” – John 10:25

  • “The works” – the things we do for God that God wants us to do.
  • The works testify that Jesus is the Messiah (1 of 4 testimonies – John 5:36).

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“No one will snatch them out of My hand.” – John 10:26-28

  • “My sheep listen to My voice” – Listen to His voice and filter it through the Word of God to ensure it is indeed from God (Isaiah 40:8, Romans 10:17).
  • “They will never perish” – Believers are children of God; covered for eternity!
  • “No one will snatch them out of My hand” – in His protective hands forever!

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“No one is able to snatch them out of the Father’s hand.” – John 10:29

  • The most eternally secure relationship possible! You are in the Father’s hand, you are in Jesus’ hand, and the Spirit of God is living inside of you! 

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“I and the Father are one.” – John 10:30

  • Jesus stirred up a major controversy with six words.
  • Many religions acknowledge Jesus, but they don’t acknowledge Jesus as God.

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The Jews picked up stones again to stone Him. – John 10:31

  • The Pharisees thought Jesus committed blasphemy; they wanted to kill Him!

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“We are not stoning You for a good work, but for blasphemy” – John 10:32-33

  • They recognized Him as a man but couldn’t handle Him making Himself God!

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“Has it not been written in your Law: ‘I said, you are gods’? – John 10:34-36

  • Jesus was referencing Psalm 82; He brought them to the Word of God again.

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“Believe the works, so that you may know and understand” – John 10:37-38

  • Jesus said “If you don’t believe me, fine. But these works are from the Father; you should be believing in them.”

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Therefore they were seeking again to arrest Him – John 10:39

  • The only sin that is not forgivable: If you die without asking Jesus into your life!
  • They completely rejected Jesus in spite of all the evidence!

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And many believed in Him there. – John 10:40-42

  • Many came to believe once they were more alone with Him.
  • John the Baptist pointed them to Jesus.
  • We have the same responsibility; we should be pointing people to Jesus!

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FINAL THOUGHTS

Filter EVERYTHING through the Word of God!

Nothing can replace the time you spend in the Word of God.

Once you belong to Jesus, you are in His protective hands FOREVER!

Our responsibility is to point people to Jesus!

Many may reject the offer initially but may accept it later when they are alone with Him!

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UPCOMING MEN’S MINISTRY

OCTOBER 24 – 9AM Start time

Men & Teen Boys Yardwork Day!

Any other volunteers sign up in back (or see Kevin & Ray)

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PACK-A-SHOEBOX

Pack a Christmas Box for a child in need!

Lists and instructions in each box (see Brenda for help)

RETURN BOX TO CHURCH BY NOVEMBER 15 (Sunday)

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MID-WEEK BIBLE STUDIES

Monday: Bible Study at Paul & Paulette’s 6pm

Wednesday: Women’s Bible Study at church 7pm

Thursday: Men’s Bible Study at church 6pm

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YOUTH GROUP WEDNESDAY

Paul & Paulette’s. Food Provided. Bring Friends! 6-8pm

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  Romans 10:17 NKJV   

17 So then faith comes by hearing,

and hearing by the word of God.

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  1. Of all the characteristics of Jesus, which one stands out to you the most? Would you say that is a quality you also have in your life?

  2. What is Hanukkah? Is it in the Bible?  Should Christians celebrate holidays?  Why or why not?

  3. Read John 10:22-28 who is Solomon in the Bible? What are some things you know about Him? What does the word “Christ” mean (verse 24)?  Why would the Jews be asking if Jesus is the Christ?

  4. What are some things in the Old Testament that highlighted what the Christ would do, background, etc.?

  5. What is faith? Where and how do we get it?

  6. Can we lose our salvation? Why or why not?  What scriptures could you use to support your position?

  7. Read Hebrews 6:4-6, what do you think is meant by these verses? If we purposefully head away from Jesus, can we ever come back to Him again?  Why or why not?

  8. Read John 10:29-42, why do they want to kill Jesus? What are “works” in the Bible?  Can you be a Christian and never do any “works”?  Why or why not?

  9. What is grace? Is grace available to everyone?  Why or why not?