Category: Jesus’ Time on Earth

Jesus said “I am …”

Jesus said “I am …”

Why are we gathering together this morning?

  • There are no doubt many good reasons: obedience to God (Heb. 10:25), worship of God (Jn. 4:24), encouraging one another, (1Cor. 14:26), etc.
  • But surely a very important reason is because of who Jesus is!
Jesus said “I am …”
1. I am the bread of life (John 6:35,41,48,51)
2. I am the light of the world (8:12; 9:5)
3. I am (8:58)
4. I am the door (10:7,9)
5. I am the good shepherd (10:11,14)
6. I am the Son of God (10:36)
7. I am the resurrection and the life (11:25)
8. I am the way, and the truth, and the life (14:6)
9. I am the true vine (15:1,5)

Lessons from the Parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15)

Lessons from the Parable of the Prodigal Son

(Luke 15)

Four Lessons from the Parable of the Prodigal Son

(Luke 15)

  1. Sin leads to the opposite of what it promises
  2. Repentance and confession are essential
  3. God is compassionate and gracious
  4. Don’t be appallingly selfish like the older brother

Luke 15 is one of the most loved chapters in all the Bible!

Its “parable” (i.e., v. 3) in four parts– the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the lost son, and the lost older brother – show many wonderful truths:

  • God’s great love for the lost,
  • His great efforts to restore them to Himself,
  • and His great joy when they are returned.

God allows us all choice, but longs for us all to be with Him. God wants all to be saved.

What is the Kingdom of Heaven Like? (Matthew 13)

What is the Kingdom of Heaven Like? (Matthew 13)

What is The Kingdom of Heaven Like?

  1. The sower (13:3-9,18-23)

People will react differently to “the word of the kingdom”! Many would, in effect, reject the kingdom! But the kingdom would be made up of those with honest and good hearts, who bear fruit with perseverance (cf. Luke 8:15). [Some Christians will not make it – let it not be you!]

  1. The tares among the wheat (13:24-30,36-43)

While the King is reigning, there will be those who recognize His rule and those who oppose, and such will be the case until the end of time.  i.e., The King will not remove all evil until the end of the world. We are not to attempt to exterminate evil people (we ourselves were evil once, Eph. 2:1-3)!

  1. The mustard seed (13:31,32)

Yes, there will be rejection and opposition (see 1 & 2 above), but the kingdom would still grow great and magnificent after a small beginning.

  1. The leaven (13:33)

The kingdom would spread everywhere, but without grandiose fanfare or military warfare.

  1. The hidden treasure (13:44)

Some will not be looking for the kingdom, but would recognise it’s great value when they saw it, and would give all to be part of it.  [So keep scattering the seed! cf. Matt.13:3]

  1. The costly pearl (13:45,46)

Others will be looking for the kingdom of great value, and will give all for it when they find it.

  1. The dragnet (13:47-50)

Those in the kingdom who become unfaithful will not inherit the heavenly kingdom. Careful sorting will take place at the end of the age.

That’s what the kingdom is really “like”, according to Jesus.

Abide in Me

Abide in Me

Abide in Me. John chapter 15

  • Knowledge Joined with Devotion John 15:4-5 2 Cor 5:17
  • The Lords Instructions to His Disciples John 15:4-5
  • Making the Father Known John 1:10-11 Psa 19:1-6 Joh 14:1-31 Joh 17:18-19 Luk &:11-17 Joh 11:38-44
  • Christ is our Life Gal 2:20 Phi 1:21; 4:13 Joh 15:14
  • What it Means to Abide Joh 15:1-27
  • Infused with Christ’s Life Gal5:22-23 Joh 4:35-38 Joh 15:16 2Tim 2:1-2 Joh 14:24 1 Pet 2:9 ; 4:11 Joh 15:17 Mat 28:16-18

Do not add to or take from God’s commands

Do not add to or take from God’s commands

 

1. In the first century

 

(a) The sect of the Pharisees added to the word of God

(b) The sect of the Sadducees took away from the word of God

(c) Jesus and His disciples simply obeyed the word of God

 

2. Today

 

(a) Modern sects/denominations also add to the word of God

(b)  Modern sects/denominations also take away from the word of God

(c) Like Jesus, we must simply obey the word of God

Conclusion

Our lesson today has been:  Do not add to or take from God’s commands

Reject all modern sects/denominations which add to or take away from the word of God!

Simply be added to and remain in the church that Jesus built

 

 

Jesus has All Authority

Jesus has All Authority

A Question of Authority The Chief Priest Question Mat 21:23-24 ESV What things was Jesus doing? Mat 21:12-17 Mat 21:12 ESV(12)  Mat 21:14 ESV(14)  By What Authority Mat 12:22-28 ESV Who Gave you this Authority Joh 3:1-2 ESV Jesus’ Question and the priests lack of an answer Mat 21:25-27 ESV John’s baptism of repentance Mat 3:1-2 ESV The Fathers Will Attitudes to the father’s instruction Mat 21:28-30 ESV A change of Mind 1st Son Isa 55:6-7 ESV Practice what you preach 2nd son Mat 23:1-3 ESV Jesus warns the religious Mat 21:31-32 ESV Too stubborn and hard hearted Zec 7:11-13 ESV Scripture bears witness of Jesus Joh 5:37-40 ESV Tenants of the Vineyard The unrighteous Tenants Mat 21:33-36 ESV Stephens warning to the tenants Act 7:51-53 ESV Disciple of Hell Mat 23:13,15 ESV Judgement on the unrighteous tenants Mat 21:41-46 A person producing its fruit Joh 4:23-26 ESV

Jesus’ Example of Preaching the Gospel

Jesus’ Example of Preaching the Gospel

There is no better example to study and imitate in “preaching the gospel of God” (Mk.1:14) than Jesus Christ Himself:

  • His teaching was perfect.
  • His conduct was perfect.
  • After all, He was sinless!
1.  Jesus preached in accordance with God’s expectations 
2.  Jesus preached to save the lost
3.  Jesus preached because of compassion for the lost
4.  Jesus’ conversations had a spiritual goal in mind
5.  Jesus’ preaching emphasized God’s authority
6.  Jesus preached to all kinds of sinners
7.  Jesus’ preaching was narrow
8.  Jesus preached baptism to religious people
9.  Jesus preached about commitment
10.  Jesus encouraged others to preach
11.  Jesus’ preaching did not always change lives