David & Andrea walk through John 5:31-47 to help lead meaningful discussions about the text. 

Exegetical Tool: Characters In Narrative Genre

Main Characters-Multidimensional characters who play a key role in revealing the Big Idea of the text.

Secondary Characters-Often flat or static characters who remain the same throughout the narrative. 

Identifying the characters and their role in the narrative helps us understand the authors intended meaning.

Witnesses Who Testify To Christ’s Identity & Mission:

John The Baptist: Preparing the way.

God the Father: Pointing to the Son

The Word of God itself: Pointing to Christ

The life and work (signs) of Jesus: Self-Testifying

Moses: Wrote Ultimately About Jesus