Matthew 21, Devolving Rejection of Christ pt. 2 Intro: Jesus’ roles/mission can be summarized as: Prophet, Priest, and King. 3 roles operative; 1 primary here: Prophet. [KEY] A prophet sees big picture of world events, in light of God’s greater purposes. Speaks for God!   Jesus is perfect prophet. w/o sin. Full omniscience.   Believers...

Matthew 21, Devolving Rejection of Christ

Intro: Preaching rest chp. 21, as single sermon.

Unit’s point, our world is devolving.

People desperate to believe it’s getting better.

Evolving, when it’s not.

“We could be doing so much...

Matthew 21, Devolving Rejection of Christ Intro: Preaching rest chp. 21, as single sermon. Unit’s point, our world is devolving. People desperate to believe it’s getting better. Evolving, when it’s not. “We could be doing so much better!” “Should not be hate, crime, hurt, sickness, death, or unfairness in our world.”   Denying sin, effect...

Matthew 21:1-11 – “Who is this?”

Intro: The question, “Who is this?” (v. 10), rephrased is “Who is Jesus?”

Question as relevant today as 2,000 years ago.

X relevant bc/same today as was then.

Culture dramatically different.

Though...

Matthew 21:1-11 – “Who is this?” Intro: The question, “Who is this?” (v. 10), rephrased is “Who is Jesus?” Question as relevant today as 2,000 years ago. X relevant bc/same today as was then. Culture dramatically different. Though modernized environment. People who make up culture are same.   Jesus is the same God who is...

Matthew 20:29-34 - God’s plan-Al.

Intro: Important, w/increasingly unrecognizable, unpredictable culture, to not give up on God.

Believing God has lost (is losing) the battle.

 

When all appears lost, it is easy to blame leader for a failed...

Matthew 20:29-34 – God’s plan-Al. Intro: Important, w/increasingly unrecognizable, unpredictable culture, to not give up on God. Believing God has lost (is losing) the battle.   When all appears lost, it is easy to blame leader for a failed plan.   But what if the plan is not really failing at all? [Illus] Scenarios where...