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THE MASTER’S MEN: JUDAS (John 12:1-8, 13:18-30)

1. How Did Judas Become A Disciple?         He was chosen by Christ (Matt 10:1-4, Mark 3:13-19, Luke 6:12-16, John 13:18)   2. What Else Do We Know About Judas?        a) He was the treasurer but a thief!(John 12 v 6) b) He was a hypocrite but hid it!      (John 13) c) He was…

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THE MASTER’S MEN: THOMAS (John 11:1-11, 14:1-6 & 20:24-31)

1. RESOLUTELY COMMITTED TO JESUS. “Let us also go, that we may die with Him” (John11:6)   2. AN HONEST DESIRE TO UNDERSTAND   THE TRUTH. “Lord we don’t know where you are going. How can we know the way?” (John 14:5)   3. FOR HIM …” TO BELIEVE WAS TO SEE.” Jesus said to…

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THE MASTER’S MEN – 6. ANDREW

A ministry:   1. FITTED TO HIS CHARACTER Content to be behind-the-scenes We need people like him – to play the role God gives us (1 Cor 12:18)   2. FETCHING PEOPLE TO CHRIST Simon Peter (John 1:40-42) Boy at the feeding of the 5,000 (John 6:8-9) Greek searchers (John 12:20-22)   3. FUELLED BY…

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THE MASTER’S MEN – 5. PHILIP

1. Contrasts Name and knowledge don’t matter. What matters is knowing Jesus   2. Conversations a) With Nathaniel (John 1:45-46) “We have found the Messiah” b) With Jesus (John 6:5-7) “Where shall we buy bread….?” c) With “some Greeks” (John 12:20-22) They said: “We wish to see         Jesus”   3. Confusion Jesus said to…

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THE MASTER’S MEN – 4. JOHN

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 –…

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THE MASTER’S MEN – 3. JAMES (THE BROTHER OF JOHN) (Mark 13:1-13)

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…

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THE MASTER’S MEN – 2. PETER Two Names and Two Natures (1 Pet 4:1-11)

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

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THE CHURCH: CALLED AND COLLECTED – 5. THE BRIDE OF CHRIST – Rev 21:1-27

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…