The Stronger Man
Mark 5:1-20 Jesus has power and authority over demons… Demons seek to impair people from reflecting God’s image. Jesus will come to the depths of uncleanness to save. People reject Jesus’ power. Jesus saves AND sends.
Walking on Water
Matthew 14:22-33 “The safest place to be is in the center of God’s will.” Corrie Ten Boom 3 Unchanging Truths in the Storm: He is the God who Sees (Matthew 14:22-24)They couldn’t see Jesus, but there was never a moment when he couldn’t see them. He is the God who Seeks (Matthew 14:25-27) He is the God who Saves (Matthew 14:28-33) In the midst of the chaos and the craziness He is the only constant.
Ministering from an Empty Cup: Feeding the 5000
Matthew 14:13-21 The Case for Withdrawal The Composition of the Crowd The Compassion in the Ministry The Concern of the Disciples The Complete Solution of Jesus
The Wind and the Sea Obey Him
Mark 4:35-41 We can have confidence during crisis. Great storms can seemingly rise out of nowhere. We may feel fear and despair when Jesus is unresponsive. Jesus controls the chaos. The presence of God with us is more awesome than the chaos around us.
Withered Hands and Hard Hearts
Mark 2:23-3:6 Reference: Deuteronomy 23:24-25 Proposition: Beware of manufactured religious rules 1. God’s gracious gifts can be warped into man-made burdens (Mark 2:27). “Jesus’ point in saying the Sabbath was “made for man” was that it is a gift from God to His people, a gift to keep them from wearing out their bodies, their animals, their servants, and their fields. However, the rabbinic tradition had turned the Sabbath from a great gift to a laborious burden. People had to…
But Now I See
John 9 A question for Jesus (John 9:1-5)He wasn’t born blind because something bad happened in the past.He was born blind so that something greater could happen in the future! An encounter with Jesus (John 9:6-34) When you have an encounter with Jesus, people are going to notice it. When you have an encounter with Jesus, people are going to hear about it. A response to Jesus (John 9:35-41)Knowing and trusting that God has a purpose in our suffering is…
Cleansing the Living Dead
Mark 1:40-45 Jesus has authority over uncleanness. We are unclean from disease (40).– Isaiah 64:6 – Psalm 36:1-2– Lev. 13:45-46 Jesus will cleanse you (41-42). Jesus took our place as the outsider (43-45).
It Had To Be This Way
Luke 24:1-53 1. The historical event: What happened. The facts of the event. The evidence. 2. The providential purpose. Why it happened. What God was accomplishing in the event. 1 Corinthians 15:3 δεῖ (dei) “it is necessary”. “What should or must happen or what is absolutely necessary.” Practically – Necessity in reference to what is required to attain some end. Theologically – Necessity established by the counsel and decree of God, especially by that purpose of his which relates to the…
Reflecting on Christ’s Death
Mark 15:15-47
Eternity Awaits!
Revelation 21-22 1. Eternal Joy – 21:1-8 What is the source of our eternal joy?God with us.No more tears, no more pain, no more mourning, no more death. 2. Eternal Home – 21:9-27 Where is our “Eternal Home?”There are 3 “Heavens” mentioned in the Bible: The sky, atmosphere, The universe, space, stars, planets. The dwelling place of God and angels We will live with GOD, in the new JERUSALEM, on the new EARTH. 3. Eternal Life – 22:1-5 What will life be…