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.
Back to Basics – Love Your Enemies (Luke 6:27-36)
Key Idea: We can love our enemies because God loved us when we were his enemies The Command Who is this command for? Who is my enemy? What does it look like to love my enemy? The Condition The Comfort Discussion Questions
No Neutral Ground (Luke 11:14-26)
Key idea: Jesus’ claims and deeds leave no neutral ground – we are either against Him or surrender in total devotion to Him.
Prayer is Precious (Luke 11:1-13)
Key Idea: Our prayers to God are shaped by our relationship with God.
The One Thing Necessary (Luke 10:38-42)