The Purpose of Divine Forbearance (Luke 13:1-9)
God withholds judgment against our sin to humble us and bring us to repentance.
I. A Level Ground (vv. 1-5)
II. A Longsuffering God (vv. 6-9)
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Eyes Wide Shut (Luke 12:49-59)
Key idea: Jesus and His coming force a reckoning now, not only later.
The Return of the Master (Luke 12:35-48)
Key Idea: Jesus calls us to be spiritually alert and ready for His return, promising reward for those who are and retribution for those who aren’t.
The Cure for Anxiety (Luke 12:22-34)
Key idea: Jesus reminds us not to worry about our daily needs because God cares for us—and that an eternal treasure awaits us in heaven.
Rich Toward God (Luke 12:13-21)
Key idea: True life and lasting riches are found in God and not the riches of this world. “Creation is neither to be defiled nor despoiled, but as the ‘theater of God’s glory,’ it is to be delighted in and used in a stewardly manner.” – Herman Bavinck
A Proper Fear (Luke 12:1-12)
Key idea: A proper fear of God produces a life that’s honest, free, and bold.
The Profit of a Generous Life (Luke 16:1-13)
Key Idea: The investment that produces the greatest profit is generosity.
The Danger of Counterfeit Godliness (Luke 11:37-54)
Key idea: Jesus forces us to examine if we merely love the appearance of godliness, or if we actually love and serve God from the heart.
Back to Basics – Following Christ is hard… and worth it (Luke 6:27-36)
Suffering: anything that hurts. Big question for tonight: Three kinds of suffering that I can experience in life. 1. Physical Brokenness Genesis 3:16-19 I suffer because… I live in a world broken by sin 2. Suffering we experience while we sin I suffer when I sin because… I’m living in a trap. I suffer when I sin […]
The Word and You (Luke 11:27-36)
Key idea: True blessing belongs not to those nearest Jesus outwardly, but to those who receive his Word with obedient faith.