1. In the events of the ten lepers, we learn Jesus is our merciful high priest - vv. 11-14 2. In the events of the ten lepers, we learn to…
1. We must not stumble others from receiving Christ - vv. 1-2 2. We must forgive those who try to stumble us - vv. 3-4 3. Our faith to carry…
Background: The Character of the Pharisees 1. The unbeliever has his "best life now" - vv. 19-26 2. The unbeliever is warned through God's Word (the law and prophets) -…
1. The Parable's Picture: The world shrewdly strives after self preservation and temporal things - vv. 1-8 2. The Parable's Principle: How much more should we strive after eternal things…
1. In our sinful state before salvation, we pursue the world rather than the Lord - vv. 11-16 2. In God's grace, He often brings us to see our ignorance,…
1. The Lord, our Shepherd, rescues His sheep from the wilderness - vv. 1-7 2. The Lord, our Shepherd, seeks out His sheep like a lost coin - vv. 8-10
1. The disciple must love Christ more than his family and himself - vv. 25-27 2. The disciple must accept there is a cost and commitment when following Christ -…
1. Israel as a nation (and the unbelieving world) miss the blessing of salvation and His kingdom - vv. 15-20 2. The believing remnant of Israel (including the believing "weak"…
1. Don't withhold good to others in worship, but do good to them - vv. 1-6 2. Don't elevate yourself, but humbly wait for the Lord to exalt you -…
1. No "kingdom" can stop Christ's Gospel kingdom - vv. 31-33 2. Likewise, even Israel will respond to Christ's Gospel when He returns in glory - vv. 34-35