GRACE ABOUNDING TO THE CHIEF OF SINNERS (1 Tim 1:15)
1) FACT!
This is a true and faithful saying
2) FAITH!
CHRIST Jesus came into the world to save sinners
3) FAVOUR!
Of whom I am the foremost (chief)
1) FACT!
This is a true and faithful saying
2) FAITH!
CHRIST Jesus came into the world to save sinners
3) FAVOUR!
Of whom I am the foremost (chief)
1) MINISTRY! (v23-25) I, Paul, became a minister… (Diakonos) according to the stewardship from God. Of Servanthood, Affliction, Proclamation. 2) MYSTERY! (v26-27) Christ in you, the hope of glory! 3) MATURITY! (v28-29) To present everyone mature in Christ
1) REMEMBER! The great cloud of witnesses 2) RESOLVE! To lay aside To run with endurance To fix your gaze 3) REJOICE! After the pain comes the prize The joy of heaven awaits
1) Elders – above reproach: In his morality, self-control, hospitality, ability to teach, approach to alcohol, temper, attitude to money, home life, spiritual maturity, reputation outside the church. 2) Deacons – above reproach: In his/her self-control, biblical convictions, past service and development, home life, heavenly standing and confidence.
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…
SING! PRAISE! PLAY MUSIC! SING A NEW SONG! PLAY SKILFULLY! SHOUT! (v1-3) WHY? 1. Because His Word is faithful (v4-5) Shown through His creation (v6-9) Shown through His plans (v10-11) 2. Because He looks on His people (v12-20) He watches us all (v12-15) He protects His people (v16-19) He saves us (v18-19) 3….
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