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What we want What we need Will God really give me what I want? How do I live in this tension?
A yearning to live longer? (show photo of what you will be doing when you are only 200 years old) Photo of Man on Ikaria Photo of eternity A yearning to prosper? The Word of God on … … Long Life Proverbs 28:16, “A tyrannical ruler lacks judgement but he who hates ill gotten gains will enjoy a long life” Ephesians 6:3,…
A surprising passage Recap the parable Luke 16:8 – the rich man commended his dishonest manger. Applying the parable Luke 16:8 – clever in dealing with their own kind. Luke 8:9, people who follow God should use their worldly wealth to gain friends for themselves with eternity in mind. When I have enough to spare Luke 16:10 Convert your Aussie Dollars to…
What do you long for in life? Context Luke 15:1 Jesus is teaching a bunch of tax collectors and sinners. The religious people – “This man welcomes sinners … and eats with them” The Two sons and their Dad What does this parable mean? Qu: Have we approached the Father like the younger or older son? Who is the person…
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.