1. REJOICING
In the Lord (v1-2)
2. REJECTING
The trust of men (v3-4)
3. RELYING
On the Lord
a) Past v5-6a
b) Present v6b-9
c) Future v10
TAKE A LOOK AT YOUR HEART Where is your treasure? TAKE A LOOK AT YOUR MIND Where is your focus? TAKE A LOOK AT YOUR ACTIONS Who or what are you serving? 1. “I value all things only by the price they shall gain in eternity.” (John Wesley) 2. “I place no value on anything…
1) ITS INSTRUCTION! You have been taught by God 2) ITS ILLUSTRATION! Your example has spread throughout Macedonia 3) ITS INJUNCTION! Do this more and more
1. The Contrast: Darkness and Light 2. The Prophetic Names: Wonderful Counsellor – He has all the wisdom we need Mighty God – He has all the power we need Everlasting Father – He has the family we need Prince of Peace – He brings now, and will bring in the future the peace we need. 3….
1. The REASONS we minister reconciliation (v4-7) Our relationship with Christ and Christians 2. The REACH of our reconciliation (v8-16) No useless, hopeless, or impossible cases 3. The REALITIES of our reconciliation (v17-25) Receive, Repay, Reflect
1. THE PROMISE OF GOD! He hears 2. THE PRESENCE OF GOD! He is near 3. THE PROVISION OF GOD! He delivers LESSONS: 1. Trust God’s word 2. Be real in His presence 3. Remember heaven is real 4. We have Jesus now
NB. Low quality audio ‘I have not come to bring peace, but a sword.’ (verse 34) (1)Who is wielding this sword? (v34-36) (2)Why would they turn against people so close to them? v37 The Christian’s first love v38 The Christian’s self-denial v39 The Christian’s eternal perspective (3)What is Jesus up to? (v34-36) (4)How should Christians…