Book of the Bible
1. The Calling To meet Jesus – John 1:35-42 To follow Jesus – Mark 1:16-20 2. The Character Change From: Prejudice – Luke 9:51-57 Intolerance – Mark 9:38-40 Lack of humility – Mark 9:33-37 To: Boldness – Acts 4:19-20 Openness – Acts 8:14-15 3. The Writings John’s Gospel (Key Word: Believe) John 20:31 –…
1. A Prophecy Fulfilled (v5-24) The Temple will be destroyed You will be persecuted Jerusalem will be flattened If God says it’s going to happen then you can be certain that it will happen. 2. A Prophecy Still To Come (v25-27) The Son of Man is coming back! Matthew 24:36 “but concerning that day…
1. HIS FAMILY Zebedee his father & Salome his mother Zebedee did not stop his son leaving the family business and joining Jesus. Salome also followed Jesus and was present at the Crucifixion (Matt 27:54, Mark 15:40) and she was there at the empty tomb (Mark 16:1) 2. HIS FAITH He followed immediately (he…
1. WHERE HE SAT Opposite the treasury (Mark 12:41) 2. WHO HE SAW The wealthy & the widow 3. WHAT HE SAID “She put in all…” Man sees what is given; God sees what is left
1. PRIVILEGED AND RESPONSIBLE (vs9-10) We have been given much and as a result have much to give. 2. REJECTING HIS AUTHORITY (vs10-14) Don’t reject Him, Jesus Christ is Lord, so rejoice in Him. 3. FACING THE CONSEQUENCES (vs15-18) Don’t be crushed. Revere and love the cornerstone Jesus Christ and build your life on…
1. From Simon the Fisherman to Peter the Fisher of Men a) Jesus takes the raw material Inquisitive, Involved, Initiator b) Jesus uses daily experiences “Character, like embroidery, is made stitch by stitch.” 2. From Simon the Disciple to Peter the Disciple-Maker a) Submission b) Restraint c) Humility d) Loving Service e) Courage
1. HUMILITY! The King of kings on the foal of a donkey 2. HUMANITY! Hosanna! – Crucify! Fickle to the core 3. HOSTILITY! “…rebuke Your disciples”
Simon Peter: 1. Hillside Declaration – (Mark 14:27-31) 2. Fireside Denial – (Mark 14:66-72) 3. Seaside Devotion – (John 21:15-17)
Zacchaeus: 1. HIS CASE! A rich, despised, apostate traitor 2. HIS CALL! Personal, urgent & effectual 3. HIS CONDUCT! Transformed by the saving grace of God
CHURCH DISCIPLINE 1. The Motive – LOVE 2. The Measure – GROWTH 3. The Means – GOD’S WORD and GOD’S PEOPLE “God’s ongoing redeeming work through his living word and people as they fight the fight of faith together to exalt Christ and protect the purity of his bride.” a) Accountable…