Mon, 30 July 2018
Don’t waste MY time!
Luke was written to remind us “all that Jesus began to do and to teach.” (Acts 1:1 ) Luke’s work is “from the beginning” (comprehensive) “carefully” done (accurate); and “orderly” (organized in a formal literary manner) (Luke 1:2). Luke’s goal in writing is to convince Theophilus (and us) of the truth and certainty of the person and work of Jesus!
Jesus uses this well-known parable as a means to respond to the challenge of a religious lawyer, who wants to discredit Jesus’s use of the Law of God. The lawyer’s challenge gives Jesus the opportunity to emphasize the kind of life that pleases God. Eternal Life (All Time) is given to those who live according to the Law of God, the Law of love.
II. Don’t Waste My Time III. Use of Time B. Samaritan IV. Repent of time idolatry |
Mon, 23 July 2018
I. Cameryn Brand II. Mary Catherine Rawlinson |
Mon, 16 July 2018
JULY 15: Wait a Minute Mark 5:21-43
INTRODUCTION The gospel of Mark is split into two distinct sections. Mark 1-8 answers the question, “Who is Jesus?” Jesus asks his disciples in Mark 8:29: “Who do you say I am?” Therefore in one scenario after another leading up to that question, Jesus demonstrates who he is! Then in the remainder of Mark (9-16) it describes what Jesus, the Christ, came to do!
CONTEXT After commanding the storm (nature) to be still (Mark 4) and overcoming the Legion of demons (spiritual world) in the demoniac (Mark 5A) Jesus overwhelms the slow death of a woman and the early death of a little girl. I. Just wait a minute! II. The cry for help! III. Malpractice IV. His promise, Your posture
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Mon, 9 July 2018
Are You a Boat Potato? Matthew 14:22-33 |
Tue, 3 July 2018
July 1: Paul: A Model of Christian Leadership Colossians 1:24-29
BACKGROUND “Concerning their genre, the Pauline letters are just that — highly personal letters written either to members of his mission teams or to the mission churches he had planted; and as personal letters, they reflect the style of the man and his times and circumstances.”
INTRODUCTION Colossae was a town in the Lycus Valley in what today is Turkey. The congregation in Colossae was founded by a disciple of Paul, Epaphras. This letter is personal and passionate while at the same time gives us some of the most profound insight into the person and work of the Lord Jesus Christ. (Col. 1:15-20). Paul, though having never visited Colossae, feels a great burden for the congregation and does all he can to encourage and exhort this young congregation. I. Thank God for Influencers II. Paul’s goal as a servant/influencer! A. To make the word of God fully known. (Col. 3:16) B. To make the people of God fully mature
III. Christ in you … the hope of glory A. To live is Christ (Phil 1:21) B. To die is gain/heaven
IV. Maturity Requires Warnings and Teachings (2 Timothy 3:16) V. Fellowship in Christ’s Suffering and Toiling in God’s Power (Col. 2:12)
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