Mr Richman – Luke 12:13-21
1. His Fund
2. His Farm
3. His Folly
1) RESOLVE! (v1-3) a) Be strong in grace b) Pass on the torch 2) RESPOND! (v3-7) a) As a soldier (v3-4) b) As an athlete (v5) c) As a farmer (v6) 3) REMEMBER! (v8-13) a) The Person of Christ b) The word of the Lord c) Our eternal salvation d) The promise of blessing
1) WHEN TO PRAY (v18) “at all times”, “ alert and persevering” 2) HOW TO PRAY (v17-19) v18 – in the Spirit v17-18 – with the Word v18 – for all the saints v19-20 – for specific saints v19-20 – for the Kingdom 3) WHY WE PRAY (v10-13) We are in a spiritual battle We…
1. A WRONG TURN (1-5) From Bethlehem to Moab 2. A U-TURN (6-18) Death, grief, emptiness and loyalty 3. A RETURN (19-22) Back to the land of covenant promise
1. “For you were called to freedom, brothers….” 2. “…..Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh…” 3. “….But through love serve one another….”
1) A TRAP! (v25-29) An expert in the Law tries to trap Jesus Jesus answers a question with a question 2) A TRAUMA! (v30-35) a) Of brutality b) Of helplessness c) Of religion d) Of fear 3) A TRUTH! (v36-37) The Law says, “Do” (v25, 28, 37) The Gospel says, “Done”
1. THE VISION! A lamp stand between two olive trees 2. THE VENTURE! To complete the work 3. THE VOICE! a) Of Clarity b) Of Energy c) Of Sovereignty