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World’s worst dinner … A big set up Luke 14:1 “watching him carefully” Attack #1 “Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath?” Attack # 2 “if anyone has a Son or an ox that falls into a well on the Sabbath day, will you not immediately pull him out” Attack # 3 picking for themselves the places of honour verse 11…
Religious persecution right here in Adelaide ! Luke so far … large crowd … hostile … put Jesus on the spot Disciples … expect opposition A question … re the family inheritance. Jesus response – verse 15 A parable… “I”, “Me”, “Mine” … YOU FOOL ! … makes life decisions as if God does not exist. OK to be rich but ……
(picture of Tambar springs view) (Map of area of Jesus ministry) A miraculous yield Why speak in parables? Luke 8:10 – “so that, though seeing they may not see, though hearing, they may not understand” The seed is the word of God Luke 8:11 – The seed is the word of God. Luke 8:13. the rocky ground Luke 8:14 – among the…
Context: Jesus Centred Who Jesus is (2v1) The Pat on the Back (2vv2-3+6) The Shake-Up (2v4-5) The Promise (2v7) Application Is Jesus and His cross paramount in my life? Further reading: The Gospel in Revelation: G. Goldsworthy; Rev 5:5-6, 20:7-10; Isaiah 11:6; 1 Kings 18:38; 2 Kings 1:13-14; John 19:26-27; Gen 3:8; Acts 6:5; Mark 3:28-29, Gen 3:22; John 15:5; Heb 12:1-2
Intro: True insights What Jesus prays for himself – v1-5 Jesus’ main concerns for his disciples – v6-19 Jesus’ vision for the church – v20-26 Conclusion: Playing your part in Jesus’ church.
What do we do when one of us openly sins? 3 reasons why we sin. Firstly – we do not realise it is sinful Secondly – we are struggling Thirdly – we do not care What should we do if our brother or sister in Christ sins? Matthew 18:15-20 Step 1 Verse 15 – Go and show them their fault. Step 2…
Intro: Table Talk 1. A Nagging Desire for Greatness – v24,25 2. Jesus Determines Greatness – v26,27 3. The Reward of True Greatness – v28-30 Conclusion: How will you lead?
Col 3 – It is not all about rules The five parts of the life of the Christian are Col 3:1-8 – relationships with Christ Col 3:9-17 – relationships with the local church. Col 3:18-21 – relationships with family. Col 3:22-4:1 – relationships with work. Col 4:2-6 – relationships with the outsider. Do not lie – 3:9 Who we are! Dress accordingly!…
A surprising request Mark 15:43 – Joseph of Arimathea Was Jesus really dead? 1) The centurion did not make a mistake 2) A pretty deadly event 3) A spear hole … water and blood The tomb is empty 16: 8, “Trembling and bewildered, the women went out fled from the tomb. They said nothing to anyone because they were afraid.” Do you…
Pictures – Castle – Pigeon House Mountain, NSW A problem removed Their taunts were true Explaining what Jesus death did “My God My God why have you abandoned me” “the curtain in the temple was torn in two from top to bottom” “Surely this man was the son of God” The response to Jesus matters John 3:36 – “Whoever believes in the…