1. WHO IS THE AUTHOR SPEAKING TO? (vs1, 8 & 22) The Righteous, Inhabitants of the Earth 2. WHAT IS THE AUTHOR TELLING THEM TO DO? (v1 – 3) Rejoice! Give Praise! Make Melody! Sing! Play Skilfully with a Shout of Joy TO THE LORD! 3. WHY? (vs1, 4 – 19) Because It’s Right Because…
1) ITS REALITY! Everyone is tempted (1 Cor 10-13) Jesus was tempted (Matt 4:1-2) Christians are tempted (1 Pet 5:8-9) 2) ITS ROOT! “Satan” the tempter (Matt 4:3) 3) ITS RESISTANCE! a) Pray (Matt 6:13) b) Believe (1 Cor 10:13) c) Dress (Eph 6:13-18) d) Run (2 Tim 2:22
1) MAJESTY! (v29) His face & clothes become dazzling white He became on the outside what He was on the inside 2) MINISTRY! (v30-31) Moses & Elijah spoke of His departure, His cross & His crown 3) MYSTERY! (v34) A cloud came and overshadowed them A cloud of God’s glory 4) MONARCHY! (v35-36) This is…
1. ITS ESSENCE! Divine 2. ITS EVIDENCE! The Cross 3. ITS EXPERIENCE! By Faith
1. THE AUTHOR! Luke the beloved physician 2. THE ANTHEM! The power of the risen Christ 3. THE AIM! To win the world for Jesus
1. Do we REALLY have to talk about sin? 2. Is it REALLY my fault? 3. Is it REALLY that bad? 4. Can I REALLY be forgiven 5. Does it REALLY matter now that I’m a Christian?