Come now let us reason together says the Lord.
Though your sins are as scarlet.
They shall be as white as snow.
Sermon outline to follow…
1) THE BONES OF JESUS! (v31-37) The hypocrisy, sovereignty, prophecy & testimony 2) THE BODY OF JESUS! (v38-40) Cared for by two devoted disciples: Joseph and Nicodemus 3) THE BURIAL OF JESUS! (v41-42) A new tomb in which no-one had yet been laid (Isaiah 53:9)
Two Ways To Live Our Way Reject the ruler & Try to run life our way Result: Condemned by God & Facing death and Judgement God’s Way Submit to Jesus as our ruler & Rely on Jesus’ death and resurrection Result: Forgiven by God & Given eternal life The Choice is Yours A RELATIONSHIP…
1. Jesus says NO! to ‘judgementalism’ 2. Jesus says YES! to discernment
1. RELIGIOUS! An Old Testament Law-keeper 2. RENEWED! A New Testament believer 3. RESOLVED! A radical change of heart & life
1. Give Clear Direction (v11-12) Command and Teach (v11) Set an Example (v12) 2. Give Continual Devotion (v13-14) To the glory of God in the Scriptures (v13) To the gifting of God in your service (v14) 3. Give Constant Diligence (v15-16) Practise in order to Progress Personal Holiness and Private Application are key to effective…