Category: Luke (SYFC)

Luke 9:51-11:13 (MYong)

Transformative Discipleship

Introduction

1. Taking a long view, 9:51-56

2. Paying the price, 9:57-62

3. Keeping the gospel central, 10:1-24

4. Loving even outsiders, 10:25-37

5. Guarding time with Jesus, 10:38-42

6. Praying without giving up, 11:1-13

Conclusion

Reflecting: How are you standing out as Jesus’s disciples? Think in terms of what you choose to guard and what you chose to disregard.

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Luke 7:36-50 (MYong)

Who Is The True Host To Jesus?

Introduction

1.  A insider who thinks he doesn’t need much forgiveness from God

a. Demonstrate an exalted view of self in the presence of others

b. Show little love – little need and appreciation for Jesus

2.  An outsider who knows she needs plentiful forgiveness from God

a. Demonstrate a humble view of self in the presence of Jesus

b. Show much love – great need and appreciation for Jesus

Conclusion

Reflection

a. What kind of debtor are you before Jesus – the 500-denarii-kind or 50-denarii-kind?

b. What is the extent of your love to Jesus who has forgiven you over and over again?

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Luke 7:18-35 (CChong)

Is Jesus Really the One?

1. Through his disciples, John clarified with Jesus if He’s really the anticipated Messiah (7:18-23)

2. Despite his doubt, Jesus commended John for being the greatest prophet ever (7:24-28)

3. For their unbelief, Jesus chided the unbelieving Jews for being simply wilful & proud (7:29-35)

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Luke 7:1-17 (MYong)

Jesus, the Reverser

Introduction

1.  A Gentile centurion believes that Jesus can heal remotely, even one near death, vv 1-10

     a. A need voiced

     b. A faith exercised

     c. A commendation given

2.  Nobody could believe that Jesus raises the dead, vv 11-17

     a. A need unvoiced

     b. A faith needed

     c. A commendation spread

Conclusion

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