THE PARABLES 9. ALL EXCUSES CEASING (Luke 14:16-24)
1) A BANQUET! (v16-17)
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A great provision
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A great invitation
2) A BOYCOTT! (v18-21 & 24)
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Excuses made, Privilege denied
3) A BLESSING! (v21-23)
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Go out, Bring in, Fill up
1. DEDICATION! (v27-29) The walls of Jerusalem are dedicated to the glory of God 2. PURIFICATION (v30 & 45) The Priests, Levites, People, Walls & Gates are all purified 3. CELEBRATION (v31, 37-40, 43) Two large choirs sing and the joy of Jerusalem is heard from far away. Ezra leads a choir south, Nehemiah and…
1) RESTORE (v1) a) Spiritually b) Gently c) Cautiously 2) REVIVE a) Pray for him b) Love him c) Don’t judge him 3) RESPONSIBLY a) In action b) In word c) In deed
1. AGITATION – among the guests 2. ADMIRATION – from the master of the feast 3. MANIFESTATION – of Christ’s power and glory 4. TRANSFORMATION – of the disciples
A Place of: 1) REFUGE 2) RECOVERY 3) REST
1. THE WORSHIPPER Humble Extravagance 2. THE WHINER Leave her alone and look at your heart 3. THE WITNESS Many believe on account of him
THE SCHOOL! (Ex 3:1) From prince to shepherd THE CALL! (Ex 3:2-12) Supernatural, personal, holy, particular THE NAME! (Ex 3:13-15, 16-21) The God of eternity, history, destiny, victory THE ROD! (Ex 4:1-4) Signs and wonders LESSON: Jesus the ‘I AM’ calls you today O Lord, help me to be willing: To receive what You…