Luke 2:22-35 1. The importance of obeying the Lord. (Luke 2:22-24) 1) Obedience involves going WHERE the Lord wants you to go. 2) Obedience involves doing something WHEN the Lord wants you to do it. 3) Obedience involves doing WHAT the Lord wants you to do. –2 Peter 1:21 the Bible is the written word…

2 Corinthians 9:15; Romans 5:6; John 3:16; Ephesians 2:8,9 1. The Cost 2. The Love 3. Your Response

Matthew 1:18-23 1. A Special Identity His Birth His Family 2. A Special Purpose Salvation Forgiveness 3. A Special Relationship Community Compassion

Galatians 4:4-7 1. God’s timing is perfect; He sent the Lord Jesus Christ to earth at exactly the right time (Galatians 4:4). 2. Jesus came to redeem sinful people (Galatians 4:5). 3. God adopts those who put their faith in Jesus: He gives them the full status of adult children and makes them His heirs…

1 Timothy 3:16 1. Jesus is God who came to earth in a physical body. 2. Jesus was rejected by the majority of people, but He was vindicated by the Holy Spirit. 3. Jesus was seen by angels: both God’s holy angels and fallen angels (demons). 4. The message about Jesus has been proclaimed among…

From the series: “Life-Changing Encounters with the Savior” Luke 7:11-17 1. Jesus has compassion on people who are grieving and needy (Luke 7:11-13). 2. Jesus can do what is humanly impossible, including bringing the dead back to life (Luke 7:14-15). 3. God came to “visit” when the Lord Jesus Christ came to earth (Luke 7:16).…

From the series: “Life-Changing Encounters with the Savior” Luke 17:11-19 1. Jesus cares for people who are despised or rejected by the rest of society (Luke 17:11-14). 2. Jesus has power over every condition and situation, including those in which we are powerless to help ourselves (Luke 17:14, 19). 3. The importance of thanking the…

From the series: “Life-Changing Encounters with the Savior” Luke 13:10-17 1. Jesus has power over demons and power over physical disability (Luke 13:10-13). Do not think that Satan and demons do not exist, and do not regard them as insignificant. Do not be overly fascinated by Satan and demons. 2. The needs of people and…

From the series “Life-Changing Encounters with the Savior” Matthew 9:27-31 1. Jesus is the Messiah and He is merciful; cry out to Jesus for help (Matthew 9:27). 2. The Lord helps those who have faith in Him (Matthew 9:28-29). 3. The Lord is able to heal blindness (Matthew 9:30a). 4. The importance of obeying the…

From the series: “Life-Changing Encounters with the Savior” Luke 7:1-10 1. When facing a difficult situation, send word to the Lord; that is, pray (Luke 7:1-5). 2. The Lord responds to humble requests for help (Luke 7:6-7a). 3. The importance of faith in the Lord; He has all authority (Luke 7:7b-10). Our response to the…