Read the Bible passage Service Outline A memorable encounter? A disabled man meets Jesus (5:17-26) has his sins forgiven and goes leaping away A wealthy traitor meets Jesus (5:27-32) leaves everything and throws a banquet A notorious sinner meets Jesus (7:36-50) is forgiven much and pours out her lavish love Who is this!?
Read the Bible passage Service Outline Good news?? Jesus message: The best news ever The people’s response: from earnest praise to murderous rage The reason: Good news to the poor Good news for you
Read the Bible passage Service Outline Which Jesus? The real Jesus: was seen & talked about by many eye-witnesses brought about a great fulfilment was carefully investigated by Luke so that you might have certainty The humble boldness of gospel certainty
Read the Bible passage Service Outline ‘‘To be loved, be loveable!’ Loved by the God-who-is-love who loves the unlovely that they might lovely be An infinite and incomprehensible fountain of love
Read the Bible passage Service Outline ‘ I know him!’ The thrill and terror of being known Being known by God: Humbles our pride (Hebrews 4:13; 1 Corinthians 8:1-3) Raises us up as his loved children (Galatians 4:4-11) Comforts and sustains through any trial (Isaiah 49:13-16) Gives us a sure voice to follow (John 10:1-16)…
Read the Bible passage Service Outline Who am I!? Our crisis of identity Identity from without or within? Identity from above: Created in God’s image (Genesis 1:26-31) Re-created in Jesus Christ (Colossians 1:15-20) Whose am I? The security and purpose of receiving your identity in Christ
Read the Bible passage Service Outline Peace on earth!? The Prince of Peace: Fulfils every longing (v. 25-29) Is the saviour of all people (v. 30-33) Conquers through a cross (v. 34-35) A thrill of hope – the weary world rejoices!
Read the Bible passage Service Outline The risen Lord Jesus: transforms his people to be like him fulfils the temple and the law reigns in unstoppable glory grows his kingdom even through suffering “Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went…”
Read the Bible passage Service Outline The unstoppable word Vs: the doors of a prison (5:17-26) the commands of men (5:27-32) the rage of rulers (5:33-42) the needs of the church (6:1-7) So the word of God spread…
Read the Bible passage Service Outline You can change? A transforming grace A holy grace An amazing grace God’s grace is powerfully at work in us