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10.9.22 The Benchmark and the Benefit John 8:31-38

The Benchmark and the Benefit
John 8:31-38
Sunday, 10/9/22

1.  The benchmark: To continue and remain steadfast in loving obedience to God’s word v.31
2 John 9, “Everyone who goes on ahead and does not abide in the teaching of Christ, does not have God. Whoever abides in the teaching has both the Father and the Son.”
2.  The benefit: What I come to know from abiding in God’s word
1.  I will know absolute truth v.32
2.  I know I am free v.32-34
Ephesians 2:1-3, “And you were dead in the trespasses and sins 2 in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience, among whom we all once lived in the passions of our flesh, carrying out the desires of the body and the mind, and were by nature children of wrath.”
3.  I know my identity and inheritance v.35
4.  I know my heavenly father v. 37-38

10.22.22 In Jesus we Trust John 8:21-30

In Jesus we Trust
John 8:21-30
Sunday, 10/2/22

1.  Trust Jesus for the forgiveness of sin v.21-24
2.  Trust Jesus because hell is a reality v.21-23
3.  Trust Jesus before it’s to late v.21
2 Corinthians 6:1-2, “As God’s co-workers we urge you not to receive God’s grace in vain. For he says, “In the time of my favor I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you.” I tell you, now is the time of God’s favor, now is the day of salvation.”
4.  Trust Jesus because of the important truth’s he says v.25-28
5.  Trust Jesus because he’s always with you v.29
6.  Trust Jesus have you v.30

9.25.22 The Light of Christ John 8:12-19

The Light of Christ
John 8:12-19
Sunday, 9/25/22

1.  The light of Christ shines and overcomes the darkness of the world v.12
2.  The light of Christ shines upon everyone but must be accepted v.12
2 Corinthians 4:4-6, “The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel that displays the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.  For what we preach is not ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord.   For God made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God’s glory displayed in the face of Christ.”
3.  The light of Christ shines through the truth of his word v.13-18
4.  The light of Christ shines so I can have a close relationship with God v.19

09.18.22 Put the Stone Down John 8:1-11

 
* Jesus exposes the true motivations of the heart. (v1-7)
* The Pharisees publicly tested Jesus. 

      * The law was given to reveal sin and we must be condemned by the law before we can be cleansed by God’s grace…There must be conviction before there can be conversion.
         * The Bible Exposition commentary: NT V1 p320
            *    * Jesus publicly exposed the Pharisees
      * Jer 17:13- those who turn away from you shall be written in the earth
      * Ex 23:1- Do not be a malicious witness
* Jesus also loves and forgives the broken hearted. (v10-11)
   * Matthew 5:17' “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. '

09.11.22 The Fatal Funnel John 7:25-39

The Fatal Funnel
John 7:25-39
Sunday, 9/11/22

1.  The Confusion 

2.  The Rejection 

3. The Conclusion 

4.  The Resolution

09.04.22 Viewing Jesus John 7:1-24

Viewing Jesus
John 7:1-24
Sunday, 9/4/22

 

1.  My view of Jesus affects my belief in him v.1-5
2.  My view of Jesus affects my trust in his timing v.6-9        
Psalm 102:1-2, “Hear my prayer, LORD; let my cry for help come to you. Do not hide your face from me when I am in distress. Turn your ear to me; 
when I call, answer me quickly.” 
3.  My view of Jesus affects what I say about him v. 10-13
4.  My view of Jesus affects what I do v. 14-18
5.  My view of Jesus affects how I see people v.19-24

08/28.22 Protection from Walking Away John 6:60-71

Protection from Walking Away
John 6:60-71
Sunday, 8/28/22

How to protect yourself from walking away…
1.  You cannot remain a casual follower 
2.  You have to stay teachable and submit to the truth of God’s word 
3.  You have to trust and surrender to God’s sovereignty
4.  You have to maintain an active and growing faith

08.21.22 God’s Action, Our Application

God’s Action, Our Application
John 6:32-59
Sunday, 8/21/22

God’s Action…

1.  The provision 
2.  The promise

Hebrews 12:22-24, “But you have come to Mount Zion, to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem. You have come to thousands upon thousands of angels in joyful assembly,  to the church of the firstborn, whose names are written in heaven. You have come to God, the Judge of all, to the spirits of the righteous made perfect,  to Jesus the mediator of a new covenant.”
3.  The procurement
Isaiah 49:15, “Can a woman forget her nursing child, that she should have no compassion on the son of her womb?  Even these may forget, yet I will not forget you.  Behold, I have engraved your name on the palms of my hands.”
4.  The prompting

Our application…
1.  We have to come
2.  We have to look
3.  We have to believe
4.  We have to receive

08.14.22 The Casual Crowd John 6:22-35

The Casual Crowd
John 6:22-35
Sunday, 8/14/22

Ecclesiastes 12:9-11, “Not only was the Preacher wise, but also he imparted knowledge to the people.  Weighing and studying and arranging many proverbs with great care.  The Preacher searched to find just the right words, and what he wrote was upright and true.  The words of the wise are like goads and like nails firmly fixed are the collected sayings: they are given by one Shepherd.”
1.  The crowd seeks Jesus for what he can give them v.25-26
2.  The crowd satisfies their physical appetite more than their spiritual need v.27
3.  The crowd supposes they can contribute to their salvation v.28-29
4.  The crowd selfishly wants Jesus to prove himself v.30-35

08.07.22 In the Storm John 6:16-21

In the Storm
John 6:16-21
8/7/22

Matthew 14:24, “The boat by this time was a long way from the land, beaten by the waves, for the wind was against them.”
Mark 6:48, “They were making headway painfully, for the wind was against them.”
1.  When in the storm trust in Jesus’ direction v.16-17
Matthew 14:22, “Immediately he made the disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds.”
Mark 6:45, “Immediately he made his disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, to Bethsaida, while he dismissed the crowd.”
2.  When in the storm trust in Jesus’ intercession v.15
Matthew 14:23, “And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray.”
Romans 8:34, “Christ Jesus is the one who died—more than that, who was raised—who is at the right hand of God, who indeed is interceding for us.”
3.  When in the storm trust in Jesus’ timing v.19
Matthew 14:25, “And in the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea. 
Mark 6:47, “And when evening came, the boat was out on the sea, and he was alone on the land.  And he saw that they were making headway painfully, for the wind was against them. And about the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea.”
4.  When in the storm trust in Jesus’ nature v.19-20
Matthew 14:28-30, “And Peter answered him, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.”  He said, “Come.” So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water and came to Jesus.  But when he saw the wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, “Lord, save me!”
5.  When in the storm trust in Jesus’ fulfillment v.21