Why doesn’t everyone respond to Jesus?
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?
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)
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
Luke 6:17-49 (MinLdrs)
Luke 5:1-6:16 (MYong)
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
Luke 4:14-44 (MinLdrs)
What’s at the heart of Jesus Ministry?
Luke 3:1-20 (MYong)
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
Luke 3:21-4:13 (CChong)
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?
Luke 1:57-2:21 (CChong)
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)