1) Jesus is the bread of life 2) Jesus is the Master of Creation 3) Jesus is the Healer
Boaz - the redeemer is active. Naomi - the distressed is comforted. Ruth - the outsider is accepted. David - the king is coming. Yahweh - the LORD is ruling
Faith requires activity Faith involves vulnerability Faith anticipates intimacy Faith operates confidently Faith receives gratefully Faith awaits expectantly
Events in life point to God's rule Acts of love point to God's grace Examples of mercy point to God's rescuer
1. Trust in God's promises 2. Hear God's encouragements 3. See God's grace
Jesus calls His followers to be part of the mission. 1) Privilege 2) Challenge - What Jesus experienced - What John experienced 3) Encouragement
Jesus alone has the power to save. 1) The power that Jesus has over... ...nature (4:35-41) ...evil (5:1-20) ...death (5:21-43) 2) The response of fear and faith
Outline: 1. It's the story that divides. 2. It's the story that challenges. a. Historical issues. b. Emotional issues. c. Internal issues. 3. It's the story that encourages. a. God's…
I. Insiders vs. outsiders - true disciples (v7-19) the crowds the twelve II. Insiders vs. outsiders - true family (v20-35) the teachers of the law Jesus' family