God, give us the city and the nations, and do it in such a way that only you get the credit for it.

-Edgewater Baptist Church, New Orleans

1. God’s Victory is Certain (vv. 1-2)

“The Gospel is not good advice; it’s good news. It’s not spelled DO or DON’T, but DONE.” - JD Greer.

2. God’s Ways are Surprising

-His Methods (vv. 3-16)

-His Mercy (vv. 17-25)

(We’ll deal with “holy war/destruction” on Nov 12 & 19)

-His Messiah (v. 25 / Philippians 2:6-8)

3. God’s Glory is Expansive (vv. 26-27 / Philippians 2:9-11)

***What might God do in and through Emmaus that people would look and say, “Only He could do that”?

Response

1. UP/Worship = Celebrating His Victory

-Faith, Confidence, Joy, Freedom, Hope, Humility

-He is the Focus of our Praise

2. IN/Discipleship = Trusting His Ways

-Often a slow process

-Learning to discern and obey together

3. OUT/Missions = Spreading His Glory

-Are we living for God’s glory or our name/fame?

-Are we living as if He’s victorious, active, and worthy?