1. The Setting: Christ- a friend of sinners - vv. 36-39 2. The Lesson: Faith humbly acknowledges our sinfulness and lovingly responds to God's forgiveness - vv. 40-50
1. We can be assured Jesus is the Messiah, and there is blessing when we accept Him - vv. 18-23 2. Our position as believers is even more blessed than…
1. Faith trusts Christ rather thank expecting from Him - vv. 1-10 2. Faith embraces Christ's compassion and His Divinity - vv. 11-17
1. We must obey our heavenly Father with sincerity (not hypocrisy) - vv. 39-42 2. We must obey our heavenly Father from the heart - vv. 43-45 3. We must…
1. We ought to express love for our enemies rather than demanding fairness - vv. 27-35 2. We ought to express mercy rather than hypocritical judgment - vv. 36-38
1. There is blessing when the world rejects you for the Gospel - vv. 20-23 2. There is sorrow if you have "your best life now" - vv. 24-26
1. In the baptism of Jesus, we learn that Jesus identifies with His people - Matt. 3:13-17 2. In the baptism of Jesus, we learn that Jesus is a member…
1. John urged his hearers to repent and accept salvation in Christ - vv. 1-6 2. John warned his hearers to be purified or face judgment from Christ - vv.…
1. Jesus is the teacher of teachers - vv. 41-47 2. Jesus is the example of humility - vv. 48-51 3. Jesus has all divine wisdom - v. 52
Background: Jesus perfectly fulfilled the Law demonstrating He is our perfect Savior. Vv. 21-24, 39-40 1. Therefore, Simeon saw the salvation of the Lord, and so should we - vv.…