One Thing You Lack (Mark 10:17-28)
A tough question and a tough answer (17-22)
A hard saying and a heart problem (23-27)
1. ITS ESSENCE! Divine 2. ITS EVIDENCE! The Cross 3. ITS EXPERIENCE! By Faith
1. LOST! (v4) The Human Race is morally, spiritually, eternally and utterly lost 2. LOVED! (v4) He knows, seeks, sacrifices & saves 3) LIFTED! (v5) Into everlasting arms… Onto the shoulders of salvation… Into the joyous presence of God & His angels… Into everlasting union with Christ… Into life abundant, eternal & secure! APPLICATIONS: 1….
THE CHAIN! (v12-14) Of honour, opportunity, courage & advance THE CHOICE! (v15-18) “As long as Christ is preached, in that I rejoice” To reject the petty & to focus on Christ THE CHALLENGE! Persecution advances the Gospel Difficulties are opportunities in disguise You can have your best witness in your worst circumstance Focus on Christ…
1. POISON! a) Betrayal (v1-7, 28) b) Financial Neglect (v10) c) Sabbath trading (v15) d) Domestic Chaos (v23-24) 2. PASSION! a) Clear Off! (v8-9) b) Put Right! (v11-13), c) Lock Down (v17-22) d) Sort Out! (v25-27) 3. PRAYER! a) Remember me (v14) b) Remember this (v22b) c) Remember them (v29) d) Remember me (v31)
1. BE JOYFUL! (v4-5) Rejoice in the Lord, He is near 2. BE PRAYERFUL! (v6-7) Choose prayer not despair Let peace guard your heart & mind Pray about everything 3. BE THOUGHTFUL! (v8-9) Practise thought management by the power of the Holy Spirit: Truth, honour, justice, purity, loveliness, commendation, excellence & praise Emulate, demonstrate
1. The Problem that requires the revival (43:22-24) Worship that Wearies the Lord 2. The Remedy that brings the revival (43:25-44:8) The Grace of Forgiveness, New Life and Security 3. The Outcome that follows the revival (44:9-23) Keep Remembering and Keep Rejoicing Questions for Reflection: 1. As ever, the heart of the matter is the…