Book of the Bible
1. A SIGN! An amazing miracle – he clings to Peter & John 2. A SERMON! All about Jesus: a) A Servant b) The Holy One c) The Author of Life d) The Risen One e) The Powerful One f) The Ascended One g) The Judge 3. A SUMMONS! “Repent…
1. TRAUMA A poor helpless, hopeless, desperate man 2. TRUTH Jesus Christ offers more than money can buy 3. TRANSFORMATION He went walking and leaping and praising God. The Transformation was: Unexpected, Sovereign, Supernatural, Instantaneous, Complete & Gave Glory to God NOT man.
1. The Foundational Message: God is Light v5 2. The Creator and Sustainer 3. Perfect Righteousness, Flawless Holiness God is Good – Evil can have no place with Him Joyful, Hope-filled Truth God is Truth – Error can have no place with Him 4. Worthless Words (v6) If we say … and…
1. ITS FOCUS! (v22-36) Jesus of Nazareth – His Condescension, Affirmation, Humiliation, Resurrection & Exaltation 2. ITS FORCE! (v37-41) A Holy Ghost conviction of sin. 3. ITS FRUIT! (v42-47) Salvation & Consecration The church born in power & pulsates in life & love
The Foundational Truths: 1. God is Light 2. God is Love “Doctrinal orthodoxy that neglects holy living does not lead to congregations that demonstrate the gospel. Wrong living is as much a denial of the gospel as wrong thinking.” 1. Christ, our Life, is eternal (v1) 2. Christ was made visible (v2) 3….
1. ITS EVIDENCE! Sovereign supernatural signs to Ear, Eye, Heart & Tongue 2. ITS ELOQUENCE! “..we hear them telling in our own tongues the mighty works of God” (v11) 3. ITS EXPERIENCE! A fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy with Unity, Joy & Power
Burdens: 1. THEIR REALITY! David – weighed down with burdens 2. THEIR REMEDY! Cast your burdens on the Lord 3. THEIR ROYALTY! King Jesus is our great burden-bearer
1. THE AUTHOR! Luke the beloved physician 2. THE ANTHEM! The power of the risen Christ 3. THE AIM! To win the world for Jesus
1. Rejoice in His Peace – (v36) – So Gracious 2. Rejoice in His Presence (v37-43) – So Tender 3. Rejoice in His Fulfillment of Prophecy (v44-45) – So Comforting 4. Rejoice in Proclaiming the Gospel (v46-48) – So Confirming 5. Rejoice in the Promise of Power (v49) – So Equipping…
1. Mistaken Identity (v43-46) 2. Miraculous Introduction (v47-49) 3. Marvellous Invitation (v50-51)