Zacchaeus:
1. HIS CASE!
A rich, despised, apostate traitor
2. HIS CALL!
Personal, urgent & effectual
3. HIS CONDUCT!
Transformed by the saving grace of God
1) BARRENNESS! (Ex 15:22) The wilderness of Shur 2) BITTERNESS! (Ex 15:23-26) The water of Marah The water, The murmur, The cry, The tree, The test, The word, The Lord 3) BLESSEDNESS! (Ex 15:27) The oasis of Elim Revived and refreshed LESSONS: 1. Expect difficult times 2. Look for purpose in your pain 3. Cry for…
1) Praiseworthy because of who He is (v1-3) 2) Praiseworthy because of what He has done (v4-5) 3) Praiseworthy because He protects and declares justice (v6-9)
1. The SIGN (v19) 2. The SENT (v19) 3. The SACRIFICE (v20) 4. The SER(VANTS (v21) 5. The SECURITY (v22) 6. The CELEBRATION (v23) 7. The SOLEMNITY (v24) 8. The SUMMARY – How will YOU finish – then? a) Receive or Rebel b) Humility or Hypocrisy c) God’s Way or My Way d) Life…
Soak your minds in the truths of God’s Word Be constantly thankful Pray for wisdom, revelation and knowledge Pray for the enlightening work of the Holy Spirit Pray in the light of our glorious and certain future Pray regularly Recognise our unity and union Pray for strength and stability Pray in the light of…
The Foundational Truths: 1. God is Light 2. God is Love “Doctrinal orthodoxy that neglects holy living does not lead to congregations that demonstrate the gospel. Wrong living is as much a denial of the gospel as wrong thinking.” 1. Christ, our Life, is eternal (v1) 2. Christ was made visible (v2) 3….
COME: SIT IN A BOAT! (v1-3) Cold, dark and sad FEAST ON A SHORE! (v4-14) A miracle and a meal ANSWER A QUESTION! (v15-17) Do you love me?