Mt Zion Christian Church

Luke 3:1-20 John’s ministry began when he was alone with God and His Word. Jeremiah 20:9 John’s ministry was to prepare people’s hearts to receive Jesus the Messiah. John’s message was a message of baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. Hebrews 12:14-15 True repentance leads to forgiveness and deliverance. Acts 3:19-20 Every Christ follower is called into ministry.  2 Corinthians 5:16-...

Who Is Jesus? Missing the Messiah The Son of God was subject to the normal process of human growth. Luke 2:40, 52 How does the Son of God grow in wisdom? Definition Omniscient 1: having infinite awareness, understanding, 2: possessed of universal or complete knowledge                  the omniscient God How does the Son of God grow spiritually? Matt 3:17 When Jesus returns from this journey, He is...

Fulfilled 6 Luke 2:21-40 Simeon, Anna, and other faithful Jews were waiting for the consolation of Israel. Consolation: the comfort received by a person or group after a loss or disappointment.  Luke 1:65-66 Simeon modeled a relationship with God that we can have today through the Holy Spirit. Romans 12:1-2, John 14:21 Manifest: to make clear or obvious to the eye or mind. 1 Corinthians 2:9-12  An...

Luke 1:57-80 Prophecy, archaeology/historical accuracy, faithfulness of the scribes, and the power to change lives show us that the Bible is credible and reliable. John was sent ahead of Jesus to bear witness to Him and to prepare the way. God keeps his Promises . What are you doing to prepare the way for the Lord? Scriptures used: · 2nd Peter 1:19-21 · Isaiah 40:1-5  · John 1:19-27 · Hebrews 12:1

Luke 1:39-56 Praise and Joy - Zephaniah 3:17 Humility - 2 Samuel 24:20-21, John 3:30 Thanksgiving Faith - Luke7:28, Romans10:17 God keeps His promises.

Luke 1:26-38. Gabriel is God’s ministering spirit sent to explain salvation to Mary. Hebrews 1:14, 13:2 Gabriel’s message to Mary fulfills Isaiah 7:14. Mary’s question wasn’t doubting; it was about how Gabriels’ words would come true. Mary’s character captured God’s favor. Mary’s submission to God’s perfect will contained many difficulties. Gabriel’s announcement made it clear what Jesus’ mission ...

Luke 1:1-25 Eye Witness Accounts 1 John 1:1 Faith Holy Spirit

Luke 1:30-33,  Matthew 3:1-3 1. Jesus began his ministry by establishing the kingdom of God.      Mark 1:14-15,  Colossians 1:12-13 2. Jesus opened the way for us to reach the throne.      Hebrews 4:16,  Romans 13:1-2,  Proverbs 23:26 3. We need Jesus to establish His throne in our hearts so that He      governs our lives. 4. Do not seek to fill yourself with material things; fill your heart      ...

The Kingdom of God: The People God’s people are His treasured possessions. Deuteronomy 7:6, Psalms 139:17-18, Zephaniah 3:17, 1 Peter 2:1-10 God’s people are whoever believes in Jesus.  John 3:16 God’s people should act differently than unbelievers. God’s people are “temples of the Holy Spirit.” 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 God’s people are an unshakable kingdom. Hebrews 12:18-29

Jesus is King of Kings and Lord of Lords. Revelation 19:16, Deuteronomy 10:17, Daniel 2:47 There is a difference between earthly, carnal kings and Jesus.  1 Samuel 8:6-19 Carnal kings expect to be served by their subjects.  Jesus came to serve His subjects  by dying for them. Luke 22:24-30 King Jesus redeems, restores, and releases captives from worldly kings and kingdoms. Know what your King requ...

The Kingdom of God: Good News Mark 1:14b-15 Jesus’ gospel message centered on the arrival of God’s kingdom in Him.  Luke 4:43 The Kingdom of God is the entire story of the Bible culminating in Jesus as king. KING We cannot have Jesus as our savior without first having him as our king.  Matt  8:5-10; 2 Tim 2:8 RULE The rule of King Jesus redeems, restores, and releases captives of the World.  Luke...

Replicate: Commissioning Matthew 28:16-20, Acts 1:1-9 Don’t go without the Holy Spirit. Jesus does not say stay in church and entertain. Jesus tells His disciples to go fish and hunt for lost souls. Make disciples of all nations. Matthew 4:17, 10:32-33, Romans 10:9-10 Immerse new believers in the things of  God. Philippians 4:8 Teach new believers what to obey and how to do it.  Watch me do it; do...

Point #1- Jesus is our ultimate example in all things, including mentoring. Luke 10:17-20 Point #2- Watch me do it, do it with me, do it on your own, and teach someone else to do it.  John 6:1-13 Point #3- “An apprentice of Jesus should have an apprentice.” – PMM Acts 9:27, Acts 11:25-26, 1 Corinthians 4:17, 2 Timothy 1:2 Point #4- The three components of a Christian mentoring relationship are God...

Living as Exile: 1 Peter 5 As exiles, we live in this world as ambassadors of another Kingdom. 1 Peter 2:9-12  1 Peter 5:1-7 Kingdom leaders are to be examples of the character and servanthood of Jesus.  Mature apprentices of Jesus should also have apprentices.  1 Corinthians 11:1; Hebrews 13:17 Humility and mutual submission are foreign to the spirit of the world, yet integral for imitating the S...