Matthew 20:17-28 – finishing last   

 

Intro: [READ] Note phrase @/end of chap. 19; restated in 20:16.

Jesus applies in this section.

 

Finishing last is “mindset to master” as believers in our world.

[Illus] Jesus’ “Master Class” in...

Matthew 20:17-28 – finishing last      Intro: [READ] Note phrase @/end of chap. 19; restated in 20:16. Jesus applies in this section.   Finishing last is “mindset to master” as believers in our world. [Illus] Jesus’ “Master Class” in sum. Jesus calling “Type-A” disciples to finish last. [Illus] Finishing last never a coach’s goal....

Matthew 20:1-16: Answering: “Life’s not fair.”

Intro: Ever been on a competitive team? To be effective you have:

Knowledge of the game, physical fitness, skill, and you must be a team player.

In any game, 1 of 4 elements eventually breaks...

Matthew 20:1-16: Answering: “Life’s not fair.” Intro: Ever been on a competitive team? To be effective you have: Knowledge of the game, physical fitness, skill, and you must be a team player. In any game, 1 of 4 elements eventually breaks down. Teammate gives unnecessary foul, goes rouge, hogs ball. Someone pulls up with a...

Matthew 19:16-30 Winning our world like Jesus (pt. 2).

Intro: When this Gospel is given, most people turn away.

What’s worse is watering it down, where people feel safe when not.

 

Giving a solid message is less @/intellect (affects mind)...

Matthew 19:16-30 Winning our world like Jesus (pt. 2). Intro: When this Gospel is given, most people turn away. What’s worse is watering it down, where people feel safe when not.   Giving a solid message is less @/intellect (affects mind) and more conviction. Cannot think your way into heaven, any more than you can...

Matthew 19:16-30 Winning our world like Jesus!

Intro: Jesus’ followers, called to carry out his mission, but how supposed to do it.

[Question] “What does it mean to evangelize people to Christ.”

Story w/sad outcome of a young man’s response to...

Matthew 19:16-30 Winning our world like Jesus! Intro: Jesus’ followers, called to carry out his mission, but how supposed to do it. [Question] “What does it mean to evangelize people to Christ.” Story w/sad outcome of a young man’s response to Christ’s challenge. “Did Jesus fail?” Clearly no. Not in approach or message.   “How...