Introduction A. When properly executed the OT sacrificial system must have been a marvel, and yet Paul says it was only ...
The Temptation of Jesus
Introduction A. While it is good to reflect on the hour Jesus spent in Gethsemane and the six hours on Calvary, let us not…
The King Victorious
Introduction A. In the first of the four gospels, Matthew paints the portrait of a King Whose kingdom was largely misunderstood. B. Although Jesus was not the king that the Jewish nation was expecting, He was the only King Who could lead them to victory. Discussion I. Jesus’ final hours on Earth looked like anything but victorious. A. He was denied and betrayed by His closest friends (Matthew...
“Do You Love Me?”
Introduction A. When the Lord confronted Peter beside the Galilee after His resurrection (John 21:15-19), the scene was reminiscent of an earlier encounter they had there. B. Each time Jesus asks, “Do you love Me?,” He is challenging a different level of Peter’s professed devotion for Him. C. Jesus demands that we love Him more than anyone or anything else. Discussion I. Is there anyone or anything that you love more than Jesus?...
The Cost of Liberty
Introduction A. We should be grateful for the liberties we enjoy as citizens of the United States, because were gained at great cost. B. In spite of the costly sacrifices that others “have laid upon the altar of freedom,” freedom still comes at a cost to each of us. C. It is good for us to set aside time to celebrate our civil liberties, but it is far more important that we remember the cost of our liberties as citizens of that heavenly kingdom. I. Heaven has...
Calvary’s Contradictions
Introduction A. The accounts of the crucifixion abound with paradox and irony that create contrast surpassing anything in uninspired literature. B. These remarkable contrasts help bring into sharp relief the love, humility, and holiness of the One Who died for our redemption. I. On Calvary we see tremendous contrasts. A. We see purity contrasted with iniquity (Isaiah 53:9-12). B. We see humility contrasted with vanity (John 19:10; Isaiah 53:7...