1. WHERE HE SAT
Opposite the treasury (Mark 12:41)
2. WHO HE SAW
The wealthy & the widow
3. WHAT HE SAID
“She put in all…”
Man sees what is given; God sees what is left
1. Creator 2. Child 3. Carpenter 4. Crucified 5. Christ
1. I WAS COMMITTED! (v1-5) “I persecuted this Way to the death…” 2. I WAS CONVERTED! (v6-16) “I am Jesus of Nazareth whom you are persecuting” 3. I WAS COMMISSIONED! (v17-30) “Go, for I will send you far away to the Gentiles”
1. Joy in the Presence of Jesus In the womb In the women 2. Joy in the Promises of God Her story is wrapped up in His story 3. Joy in the Proclamation of the Gospel Hope for the hearers; blessing for the believers
1. THE HOUSEHOLD OF GOD HAS A TITLE The Church of the Living God 2. THE HOUSEHOLD OF GOD HAS A TASK A Pillar to hold the truth high A Buttress to hold the truth firm 3. THE HOUSEHOLD OF GOD HAS THE TRUTH Jesus is revealed, vindicated, observed, proclaimed, believed, exalted
1. The God of Hope and Glory (v1-11) 2. The God of Greatness and Power (v12-26) 3. The God of Blessing and Grace (v27-31)
1. POWER! (v12-16) a) The Church purged b) The world awed c) The lost saved d) The sick healed (John 14:12, 2 Cor 12:12) 2. PERIL! (v17-40) a) Imprisoned (v17-18) b) Empowered(v19) c) Defended (v33-39) d) Assaulted (v40) 3. PRAISE! (v41-42) a) They are rejoicing b) They are witnessing c) They are proclaiming