He Has Risen

He Has Risen

Did Jesus Deserve To Die?
Introduction
1. Even in trials, Jesus did nothing to deserve death, 22:66-23:25
2. Even in dying, Jesus did nothing to deserve death, 23:26-43
3. Even upon his death, Jesus did nothing to deserve death, 23:44-56
4. In dying and death, Jesus secured our salvation with God
Conclusion

Do This In Remembrance Of Me
Introduction
1. Betrayal, vv 3-6, 47-53
2. The necessity of suffering, vv 7-23
3. Service not power, vv 24-31
4. Denial, vv 32-36, 54-62
5. The necessity of prayer, vv 39-46
6. Mockery, vv 63-65
Conclusion

Not Everyone Gets It
a. Nearing Jerusalem,
(i) Jesus foretold His suffering, death & resurrection (for the 3rd time) (18:31-34)
(ii) Jesus healed a blind beggar (18:35-43)
(iii) Jesus was welcomed in Zacchaeus’ home (19:1-10)
(iv) Jesus told the parable of the 10 minas (19:11-27)
b. Entering Jerusalem,
(i) Jesus was welcomed by a crowd who anticipated His rule (19:28-40)
(ii) Jesus wept over Jerusalem’s destruction in the near future (19:41-44)

The Way Into God’s Kingdom
Introduction
1. The necessity of faith in Jesus, 17:11-18:8
a. Thankfulness as evidence of faith, 17:11-19
b. Perseverance as evidence of faith, 17:20-18:8
2. The obstacles to faith in Jesus and their remedy, 18:9-30
a. Obstacle 1: the deception of self-righteousness, 18:9-14
b. Remedy: the freedom of childlike dependence, 18:15-17
c. Obstacle 2: the entanglement of wealth, 18:18-30
Conclusion

True Disciples of Jesus
Luke 16-17a Outline (Steph)
Intro
Conclusion
Life application questions
Be on the Banquet list
a. The first will be last & the last, first
– Jesus warned that some will enter God’s kingdom & some don’t (13:22-30)
b. The first who will be last
– Jesus lamented over Jerusalem’s rejection (13:31-35)
– Jesus healed on Sabbath & challenged the Pharisees (14:1-6)
c. The last who will be first
– Jesus explained who enters God’s kingdom (14:7-24)
d. Make sure we are not truly last
– Jesus explained the cost of following Him (14:25-35)
Strive to enter through the narrow door (13:24)
