John 12:20-37 Fulfilling our “chief end to glorify God” comes through much tribulation I. Request of the Greeks: No Gain Without Pain Triggered 12:20-22 A. Reaction of Jesus Illustrated 12:23-26 B. Reaction of Jesus Expressed 12:27-28 II. Reassurance of His Father: No Gain Without Pain Supported 12:29-30 III. Results of the Effort: No Gain Without…
Two life or death questions you must answer before you die: (1) do I have a new heart? (2) do I know God’s Son? John 3:1-21 ) Your Greatest Need: the New Birth (3:1-15) ) The Greatest Gift: God’s Son (3:16-18a) ) Your Greatest Nightmare: Everlasting Condemnation (3:18b-21)
Ephesians 5:22-33 Marriage is a message of the mystery of the Gospel through Christ and the Church Marriage Speaks of Submission: (1) Wives to husbands (2) Church to Christ Marriage Speaks of Love: (1) Husbands to wives (2) Christ to his Church Practical Implications
The people of God must exhibit a radical transformation from their former life. I am no longer to behave like the old person I once was I am now to behave as the new person I have come to be Practical Applications
The Triumph Of The King The believer’s confidence is in the Lord alone: therefore I trust, I rejoice, and I give thanks to Him. Psalm 21 1) Acclamation: for the King’s past victories (1-6) 2) Anticipation: of the King’s future victories (7-12) 3) Adulation: a response to the victorious King of Kings (13)
Appreciating the blessing and responding rightly while sitting under faithful gospel ministers of the Word. 2 Timothy 4:1-8 The faithful minister exercises his solemn duty: 1) Of preaching the Word 2) In light of his accountability to God (4:1) 3) Even when they aren’t listening (4:3-4) 4) By keeping his head in the game until the game is over (4:5-7) 5) By…
The Triumph of the Cross John 19:28-30 Seven timeless truths accomplished by the finished work of Christ: Scripture fulfilled Suffering Ended Atonement Accomplished: voluntary, vicarious, victorious Law Silenced Satan Defeated Love Demonstrated Glory Opened
Our devotion toward Christ is a significant indicator on how much we value Christ.
What makes the church so special? 1) I love the church because Jesus loves the church. 2) I love the church because the church loves one another. 3) I love the church because Jesus loves the church so much He entrusted it with exceptional privileges and responsibilities.