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…