Read the Bible passage Sermon outline. Let it go! Nebuchadnezzar Vs God The proclamation (v. 1-3) The dream (v. 4-18) The interpretation (v. 19-27) The fulfillment (v. 28-33) The great reversal (v. 34-37) Pride, power, and the even greater reversal of the gospel of Jesus.
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline. Excuses…Jesus and proud doers “To some who were…” (v9) Two very different men, two very different prayers (v10-13) The scandalous summary (v14) Jesus and humble receivers “People were also bringing…” (v15) Receiving the Kingdom of God (v16-17)
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline. Who can you trust? The fullness of Israel (11:1-32) Has God rejected Israel? (11:1-10) The cycle of Israel’s fullness (11:11-32) The trust-worthy God (11:33-36) Trusting in the God of overflowing mercy
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline. The search for guidance… The Guide: The God of covenant relationship who lovingly guides his people The Guided: He guides the humble The Guidance: Show my your ways Being guided by the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline An ugly reality John the Baptist: a joyful nobody (3:22-30) A potential rival? A receiver A best man A joyful nobody Jesus: the great Somebody (3:31-36) The one from above The witness The loved son over all things The giver of eternal life ‘He must become greater; I must…