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1. Unbelief is about hardness of heart, not a lack of evidence (vv. 31-34)A. The Son of Man plays the flute, eats, and drinks–yet is rejected (vv. 32, 34)-Psalm 63:3-5-Psalm 104:14-15-Isaiah 25:6-8-Zechariah 14:16B. John cries out, mourns, and fasts–yet is rejected (vv. 32-33)-Jeremiah 8:18-22-Isaiah 29:13-14-Romans 1:18-222. Yet, evidence abounds–most clearly in the saints (v. 35)-2 Peter 3:3-…

Text: Luke 7:29-30Title: “John the Baptist’s Real Message”1. The way of the righteous: “God’s ways are righteous” (v. 29)-Luke 3:2-4-Joel 1:15-Rev. 22:122. The way of the wicked: “I reject God’s plan” (v. 29)-Matthew 17:9-13-Ezekiel 11:17-21-Romans 3:20-26Have you been covered by Christ’s righteousness?In all of life’s circumstances, are you declaring “God righteous?”Having been covered in righteo…

1. John the Baptist’s real ministry (vv. 24-25)2. John the Baptist’s high calling (vv. 26-27)-Isaiah 40:1-53. John the Baptist’s deep spiritual insight (v. 28a)-Numbers 24:17-Malachi 4:1-6-Matthew 17:9-134. John the Baptist’s life then was hope for the saints to come (v. 28b)-Jeremiah 31:31-34-Isaiah 54:11-14-Isaiah 44:1-5-Acts 2:1-4-1 Corinthians 2:10-12What is a blessed life? Abounding knowledge…

October 1 — Lk 1; Jn 1:1–14October 2 — Mt 1; Lk 2:1–38October 3 — Mt 2; Lk 2:39–52October 4 — Mt 3; Mk 1; Lk 3October 5 — Mt 4; Lk 2:39–52; Jn 1:15–51October 6 — Jn 2–4October 7 — Mt 8–9; Mk 2October 8 — Jn 5October 9 — Mt 12:1–21; Mk 3; Lk 6October 10 — Mt 5–7October 11 — Mt 8:1–13; Lk 7October 12 — Mt 11October 13 — Mt 12:22–50; Lk 11October 14 — Mt 13; Lk 8October 15 — Mt 8:14–34; Mk 4–5October…

1. John the Baptist, the great theologian (vv. 18-20)-Isaiah 53:1-3-Zechariah 9:9-Isaiah 63:1-3-Zechariah 9:102. Jesus Christ, the Blessing of God and the One to come (vv. 21-22)-Isaiah 35:4-6-Ezekiel 37:3-6-Isaiah 52:7-83. Do you have eyes to see? (V. 23)-Acts 14:21-22-Philippians 1:12-14Do you see your life in Christ by the Spirit or the flesh?As you wait and persevere, do you have eyes to see J…

Text: Luke 7:11-17Title: “When the Dead Man Sat Up”1. A divine appointment in Nain, near Shunem (vv. 11-12)-1 Kings 17:8-9-1 Kings 17:17-18-2 Kings 4:8-10-2 Kings 4:182. A bizarre command to the living (v. 13)-Jeremiah 31:15-173. An astonishing command to the dead (vv. 14-15)-1 Kings 17:19-21-2 Kings 4:32-35-1 Kings 17:22-24-2 Kings 4:36-37-Isaiah 26:19-Ezekiel 37:3-64. A new scene: from mourning …

Matt. 7:28b-29Matt. 9:33bMatt. 13:54Matt. 15:31Mark 6:5-6a1. From the Perspective of the Elders, He was Worthy. Why?A. He loved Israel (5a)B. He had built their synagogue (5b)2. From the Centurion’s Perspective: vs. 6-8A. He knew who he was – he was not worthy! V. 6; Luke 5:8B. He knew who Jesus wasC. To become a Christian:1. We must know who we are2. We must know who Jesus is: Col. 1:15-183. From…

Is Jesus your Lord? (V. 46)-Matthew 7:21-232. If you build in/on Christ, you’ll never be shaken (vv. 47-48)A. Obey Jesus-Luke 10:25-28-Luke 10:36-37-Luke 10:38-42-Luke 11:1-4B. Hope in Jesus-Isaiah 11:1-12-Zechariah 14:8-11-Revelation 19:11-163. If Christ is not your foundation, it will all fall (v. 49)A. Life in the flesh leads to destruction, now-Romans 1:28-32B. Life without hope leads to destr…

The fruit-bearing tree of God (v. 43)-Genesis 2:8-9-Exodus 15:17-18-Isaiah 5:1-2-Isaiah 11:1-John 15:1-5What fruit is your life yielding? (Vv. 44-45)-Romans 8:5-11-Galatians 5:22-26-1 John 3:7-10The Son of God died on a tree so that we may have fruit-bearing eternal life-Genesis 3:6-7-Deuteronomy 21:22-23-Galatians 3:13-14Examine your fruit output.Abide in the Vine.Bear fruit in keeping with repen…