Author: Chienchong Lim

What does Jesus require?

From Now On

Introduction

1.  Life takes on new direction

     a.  Christ followers

     b.  People catchers

2.   This new direction will not be easy

     a.  Challenging assumptions

     b.  Facing opposition

3.  For Jesus is the new way

     a.  More than miracles, Forgiver of sins

     b.  More than traditions, Lord of life

Conclusion

What’s at the heart of Jesus Ministry?

The Mightier One is Coming

Introduction

1.  The power of God’s Word in a world of powers, vv 1-6

2.  The power of repentance in a wave of superficial change, vv 7-14

3. The power of the coming Christ in salvation and judgment, vv 15-17

Conclusion

The Son of God who’s also the Son of Man

a. The authoritative Son of God is baptized (3:21-22)

b. The divine Son of God is born (3:23-38)

c. The perfect Son of God battles the devil (4:1-13)

Questions for consideration & discussion

In the world that we live in today, what are the dangers of over- & under-estimating the powers of sin, death, devil & his temptations?

How does our understanding of the life, death & resurrection of Jesus help us face these issues correctly?

It’s all part of The Plan

1.a. The unexpected birth of John took place as foretold (1:57-66)

1.b. The unexpected birth of Jesus took place as foretold (2:1-21)

2. The expected coming of the Messiah was being fulfilled (1:67-80)

God’s Double Blessings

Introduction

1.  Extraordinary announcements

     a. The birth of John the Baptist will be uncommon

     b. The birth of Jesus will be unheard of

2.  Extraordinary pronouncements

     a. Elizabeth’s prophetic words

     b. Mary’s rhapsodic words

Conclusion

The Gospel That Strengthens

Introduction

1.  The gospel tells of what God has done

2. The gospel is rooted in true accounts

3. The gospel is talked about

4. The gospel strengthens Christians

Conclusion