Easley Church of God

JESUS CHALLENGES THE HEART: 1.    Jesus was invited to be watched instead of welcoming Him. a.    Luke 14:1-6 b.    Mercy or man-made rules? c.     Compassion over tradition? 2.    Jesus teaches true honor comes from humility. a.    Luke 14:7-14  b.    God rewards Kingdom kindness. c.     Pride wants recognition; humility serves without reward. 3.    Jesus exposes excuses.           a.    Luke 14:...

JESUS TEACHES THE URGENCY OF REPENTANCE AND FOLLOWING HIM: 1.    When something bad happens, it is not always judgment. a.    Luke 13:1-5  b.    Jesus points out the real issue is the condition of the heart. 2.    God’s patience is not permission; it’s mercy. a.    Luke 13:5-9 b.    God’s patience is a time to grow. 3.    Jesus proves that He can loose what Satan tries to bind. a.    Luke 13:10-17...

TEXT: Luke 12:1-59 LIVING READY IN A WORLD THAT IS NOT READY: 1.    Live with integrity before God. a.    Luke 12:1-3  b.    Stay on guard against hypocrisy. c.     Luke 12:4-7 d.    Seriously respect the One who has ultimate authority. e.    Luke 12:8-12 f.      Question: Who shapes your speech and behavior? 2.    Live with contentment in God.  a.    Luke 12:13-21  b.    Question: Is there securi...

JESUS TEACHES HOW TO BE BLESSED AND HAVE SPIRITUAL HEALTH: 1.    Jesus speaks of how a person is blessed. a.    Luke 11:27-28  b.    This highlights true spiritual blessing — not from physical or emotional ties to Jesus, but from obedienthearing of God’s Word. 2.    Jesus said the sign will be His finished work on the cross. a.    Luke 11:29-32  b.    Matthew 12:40  c.     Jesus references “the si...

THE NEEDED ELEMENT TO FACE THE ENEMY: 1.    The disciples sensed that prayer was a real and vital force in the life of Jesus. a.    Luke 11:1-4 b.    This continual prayer of confession is part of maintaining a personal relationship with Jesus. c.     1 John 1:9  2.    The disciples are taught concerning persistent prayers. a.    Luke 11:5-8  b.    Don’t stop praying. 3.    The disciples learn the...

LIVING THE MISSION OF CHRIST 1.    The seventy are sent to represent Christ. a.    Luke 10:1 b.    Comparison between the 12 (of Luke 9) and the 70 here is: c.     The Twelve (Luke 9:1–6) were apostolic representatives—sent primarily to Israel.  d.    Twelve = Israel’s tribes (covenant people). Matthew 10:5-6  e.    The Seventy expands the opportunity—symbolically representing all believers of all...

The Christian Walk is not abstract—it is practical. Paul calls us to: Walk in unity (together as one body). Walk in love (imitating Christ’s sacrifice). Walk in light (shining truth in a dark world). Walk in wisdom (living carefully, filled with the Spirit). When we walk this way, we reflect Christ to the world and bring glory to God in our daily lives.

THE COST OF FOLLOWING JESUS: 1.    The power of Christ displayed. a.    Luke 9:37-43a                                        i.     A desperate father who the disciples could not help.                                      ii.     Jesus points to the root problem: A faithless and perverse generation.                                     iii.     Jesus does a powerful deliverance.  b.    Faith must b...

THE MISSION OF CHRIST: 1.    The disciples are sent with power and authority. a.    Luke 9:1-6  b.    The words here are dynamis (power, ability) and exousia (authority, right). c.     Jesus transferred His own authority over demons and disease.  d.    This is significant: He doesn’t just teach them what to do; He empowers them to actually do it. e.    Mission is not about self-sufficiency, but tr...

LIVING BY FAITH IN THE POWER OF JESUS: 1.     There is hearing the Word, and then there is obeying the Word. a.     Luke 8:1-3 b.     The reaction to being set free is service. c.      Luke 8:11 d.     Spiritual warfare. Luke 8:12 e.     Entertainment seeker. Luke 8:13  f.      Status seeker. Luke 8:14  If the devil can’t hinder you with difficulties, he’ll choke you with distractions. g.     Jesu...

Slides FOUR TRUTHS JESUS TAUGHT: 1.    Great faith has great expectation. a.    Luke 7:1-10  b.    Understanding authority. c.     Understanding belief.  d.    John 14:13  2.    Great compassion moves one to great action. a.    Luke 7:11-17 b.    Weeping touches Jesus. c.     Mary weeping. John 11:33-35  d.    Jairus’ House. Luke 8:52  e.    Mary Magdalene. John 20:11,14-16  f.      Jesus weeping....