1) HIS CLAIM “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die.” Do you believe this? 2) HIS COMPASSION He was deeply moved in his spirit and greatly troubled Jesus Wept The comfort it brings…
THE PROBLEM HE FACED! (v1-5) Famine, Exploitation, Feuds THE ACTION HE TOOK! (v6-13) He was angry with sin (v6) He exercised self-control (v7) He went to the heart of the issue (v7-9) He graciously called for an end to sin (v10-11) He called for a public vow (v12-13) The result is harmony, progress & praise…
PAUL IDENTIFIES THE PROBLEM False teaching about the return of Jesus PAUL DESCRIBES A PERSON His name, his character, his rule and his ruin. PAUL REMINDS THEM OF THE PROMISE Jesus will be victorious!
Back to Basics Where? Who? When? Why? What? How?
1. THE PLAN! (v1-5) There is rest & hope in Boaz Wash, anoint & go Humble yourself at the feet of the master (Lev 25:24-27, Deut 25:5-6) 2. THE PLEA! (v6-9) Cover me with your wings & be my Redeemer 3. THE PLEDGE! (v10-18) Blessing, love, joy, peace, safety, kindness, hope
1. In Christ we have: a) Fellowship – Forgiveness – The Advocate b) Propitiation – Power – Confidence c) Abundant Love – Adoption – Assurance d) The Conqueror – The Example – The Truth e) God with us – Nothing to Fear – Strength to Obey – Discernment – Protection f) The Transfer from DEATH…