Liberal (vv. 43-45)

The plight of our modern Woke world

Intro: The “Woke” movement is old liberalism in new dress.

Wokeness is the religion of the day.

The spirit of our age.

What is being celebrated this month.

 

Consider what...

Liberal (vv. 43-45) The plight of our modern Woke world Intro: The “Woke” movement is old liberalism in new dress. Wokeness is the religion of the day. The spirit of our age. What is being celebrated this month.   Consider what the leftist agenda demands.   [Illus] I just finished reading, Fault Lines: The Social...

Pragmatist (vv. 38-42)

[KEY] Curious accusation bc/comes indirectly.  

More bait than direct assault.

Cheapen Christ, baiting into pragmatism.

“If you are who you say you are then show us a sign!” “Prove it.”

Jesus’ half-brothers...

Pragmatist (vv. 38-42) [KEY] Curious accusation bc/comes indirectly.   More bait than direct assault. Cheapen Christ, baiting into pragmatism. “If you are who you say you are then show us a sign!” “Prove it.” Jesus’ half-brothers required the same. ESV  John 7:1-5 After this Jesus went about in Galilee. He would not go about in...

Matthew 12:33-37 - Answering Accusations (pt. 5)

The fifth accusation:

 

Hypocrite (vv. 33-37)

[TRANS] This section is an accusation that Jesus turns into a diagnostic.

It’s both!

Jesus turns the tables on the Pharisees.

Exposing them...

Matthew 12:33-37 – Answering Accusations (pt. 5) The fifth accusation:   Hypocrite (vv. 33-37) [TRANS] This section is an accusation that Jesus turns into a diagnostic. It’s both! Jesus turns the tables on the Pharisees. Exposing them while diagnosing them (at same time!).   Important to tie together the immediate context with Jesus’ explanation of...

How do you witness? “You show up to work.”

It is by providence that people come to see your life and hear the gospel from you.

[Illus] Young man just showed up to possibly join TMS. How recruit? “Show up to work.”  

 

[Illus] Riley on the field...

How do you witness? “You show up to work.” It is by providence that people come to see your life and hear the gospel from you. [Illus] Young man just showed up to possibly join TMS. How recruit? “Show up to work.”     [Illus] Riley on the field is known for not cussing. I...