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)
1. DESPAIR! (v13-24) We had hoped…… (v21) Now they were crestfallen & disappointed 2. DISCOVERY! (v25-27) “And beginning with Moses and all the prophets…” (v27) The written word & the living Word. 3. DELIGHT! (v28-35) He opened their eyes He touched their hearts He fed their souls He changed their lives
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…
1. The ladies needed to be REMINDED (v1-10) 2. The disciples were not PERSUADED (v11) 3. Peter saw for himself and MARVELLED (v12)