Encouraging Exhortation
1 Corinthians 15:58“Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable,always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.” 5 Aspects: 1) The Perspective2) The People3) The Position4) The Perseverance5) The Promise Perspective: the Corinthians and all believers should be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord in light of the truth that Jesus is risen from the dead and that one day all believers will rise from the…
The Christmas Story, in Reverse
Revelation 21:4-6 – Our Happily ever after: We will live with Jesus in heaven for eternity How did we get there? Romans 10:8-10 – If you Confess Jesus with your mouth and believe in your heart that he was raised from the dead, we will be saved How did we know it that? Roman’s 10:15 – How will they know unless someone tells them? What are we telling them? Mark 16:6 – Jesus was raised from the dead! 1 Corinthians…
Take up your cross
Mark 8:22-38 Scene 1 – Healing the blind manWe find Jesus and the disciples in Bethsaida. A blind man is brought to Jesus for healing.This time the miracle wasn’t immediate, and we see Jesus asking if the miracle was successful.Just because we don’t get an immediate miracle, it doesn’t mean that God can’t, or won’t help us Scene 2 – Peter’s Rollercoaster Peter answered and said to Him, “You are the Christ.”Peter knew, beyond doubt, that Jesus was the Messiah.…
No bread on the boat
Mark 8:21 Feeding the 4000Yeast of the Pharisees Feeding the 4000 Jesus has compassion on the multitude Jesus knew intimately about each person in the crowd, even where they were from Why was the focus only on the bread, but the fish? Jesus catered for their needs, and he sent them away after their needs were completely met Sometimes he wants you to sit and be filled, not just rush though. Just rushing thorough can prevent us from recording all…
Approaching Jesus
Mark 7:14-37 Accusing Pharisees The Pharisees approached Jesus with an accusing question, and instead of answering, he called out their hypocrisy Discussion about purity and impurity Jesus and the gentile woman The gentile woman approached Jesus humbly, willing to accept whatever Jesus was willing to offer her, with a simplicity of faith She received what she was seeking from Jesus Because of her faith her daughter was made well Jesus and the deaf and mute man The people wanted Jesus…
Prayer
Matthew 7:5-13 God is referred to as Father 12 times in chapter 6In the Old Testament God was not referred to as Father What does it mean to Pray? What is a prayer?Simply a conversation between a child and their Father The only wrong type of prayer is the one that isn’t done. The Lord’s Prayer A good prayer:• Conscientious prayer• A prayer in line with the Word of God• Focused on the Kingdom of God• According to God’s will
Feeding the 5000
Mark 6:30-7:5 Feeding the 5,000 The disciples were tired and hungry Jesus invited his disciples to rest in a quiet place But the crowd saw them leaving and followed them. Jesus asked his disciples to do something impossible. When they said that they could not do it, he asked them what they did have 12 baskets left over, 12 disciples Still no time to rest Walking on the water Discussion about ceremonial washing of hands 7 aspects of Jesus; Which aspect…
Jesus visits his hometown
Mark 6:1-29 1. Jesus visits his hometownThe people in his hometown were amazed at Jesus’ teaching in the synagogueHow did a Jesus present himself while he was growing up?Jesus was unable to perform many miracles in due to the unbelief This applies to us too – sometimes we have great faith, other times our faith is lackingNever stop believing who Jesus is, and what He can do for you. 2. Jesus sends out his disciples on a missionHospitality was important…
4 demonstrations of Jesus’ power
Mark 4:35-5:43 What do they all have in common? Quieting the stormUnusually strong stormWho better than Jesus to be with when you’re in a storm?Jesus said to cross over, so the storm had no authority to stop themYou can stand on God’s promises. If you are following Jesus’s purpose for your life, he will protect you The demon possessed personWorshipped JesusJesus delivered the man2000 pigs jumped off the cliff 3 RequestsJesus granted the demons request to enter the pigsJesus granted…
The Holy Spirit
God the Father, Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit working together for the redemption of the world. The Holy Spirit – present at creation – working with Jesus – at Jesus’ baptism – testifies about Jesus – our Helper, advocate and counselor – is a person – is with us – convicts us of sin, righteousness and judgement. – dwells in us – can fill us – produces fruit in our lives – present from Genesis all the way through…
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