1. PAIN! (v1-10) Of rejection – aggression, corruption, frustration, division 2. PEACE! (v11) The Lord stood by him 3. PROTECTION! (v12-35) The Plot, The Lad, The Bodyguard, The Letter, The Lodge, The Promise
1. I WAS COMMITTED! (v1-5) “I persecuted this Way to the death…” 2. I WAS CONVERTED! (v6-16) “I am Jesus of Nazareth whom you are persecuting” 3. I WAS COMMISSIONED! (v17-30) “Go, for I will send you far away to the Gentiles”
1. THE BASE CAMP OF JUSTIFICATION a) Justification is a Declaration b) Justification comes by Imputation c) Justification brings about Transformation 2. THE SUMMIT OF ADOPTION a) A Loving Invitation b) A Lavish Inheritance c) A Lifestyle of Imitation
1. PAUL SAILING! (v1-16) To Jerusalem – despite warnings 2. PAUL SERVING! (v17-26) In Jerusalem – the poor & the church 3. PAUL SUFFERING! (v27-40) At Jerusalem – for the Gospel
SUDDEN! a) Unexpected (Matt 24:40) “Then two men will be in the field; one will be taken and one left.” b) Like lightning (Matt 24:27) “For as the lightning comes from the east and shines as far as the west, so will be the coming of the Son of Man.” c) Like a thief (1…
***Please be aware that during the recording of this sermon we experienced some technical difficulties, some of which are evident within the sound file*** The Saviour’s Model a) CORONATION AND CELEBRATION v28-40 b) CRYING AND CONCERN v41-44 c) CLEANSING AND CURING v45-48 The Apostle’s Mission a) Philippi – The Capital of Commerce Acts 16…
Honour His Majesty Celebrate His Victory Rejoice in His Sovereignty 4. Expect His Return
TRUTH! a) The Spirit of truth b) The resistance to truth c) The power of truth TRIAL! a) Its root – idolatry & covetousness b) Its outcome – mob rule TEARS! a) Of ministry b) Of fellowship c) Of Christ
1. The Seeker Who is Found – Mary 2. The Doubter Who Believes – Thomas 3. The Failure Who is Restored – Peter
1. RELIGIOUS! An Old Testament Law-keeper 2. RENEWED! A New Testament believer 3. RESOLVED! A radical change of heart & life