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
Outline The opposition reject Jesus because they miss who He is. (a) Forgiveness (2:1-12) (b) Fellowship (2:13-17) (c) Fasting (2:18-22) (d) Sabbath (2:23-3:6) The opposition reject because they reject Him…
Outline Authority to call (1:16-20) Authority over evil (1:21-28) Authority over sickness (1:29-34) Authority from Heaven (1:35-39) Authority to cleanse (1:40-45)
Outline The King has arrived, and he establishes God's kingdom. Good news about a king. Good news about a kingdom. Good news that demands a response.
Outline: The Author - and how we relate The Hero - and how he's presented The Book - and how it's shaped The Lessons - and how we respond Emotionally…