1. ITS ESSENCE! Divine 2. ITS EVIDENCE! The Cross 3. ITS EXPERIENCE! By Faith
OVERBOARD! (1:15-2:1) Cast over but not cast off OVERWHELMED! (2:1-6) In distress In the depths Driven away In the pit OVERCOME! (2:7-10) With remembrance With thanksgiving With devotion
1) DEITY! (v1 & 5) I AM the true vine 2) DEPENDENCY! (v5) Whoever abides in Me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from Me you can do nothing Fruitfulness (v5), Pruning (v2), Cleansing (v3), Prayer (v7), Glory (v8), Proof, Love, Obedience 3) DELIGHT! My joy in you! Your…
1. The Seeker Who is Found – Mary 2. The Doubter Who Believes – Thomas 3. The Failure Who is Restored – Peter
(Please be aware the sound is not the usual quality) The backdrop: strangers, scattered, suffering Three imperatives: Be united (v8) Do good to all (v9 – 14) Be ready – to give an answer (v15)
Who are the Gatecrashers?: 1. THE MATERIALISTS (v26) These people were concerned only to fill their stomachs. They did not “see” the sign that which proved Jesus was the Son of God yet they had been there when the miracle was performed. 2. THE LEGALISTS (v28) They ask what they need to be doing to…