Our Mission: Share the Gospel

The source: The Word of God

The focus: The redeeming work of Jesus Christ

The reach: Begins in Blanchard and goes to the utter ends of the earth.

The power: Comes from God the Holy Spirit

1. Biblical truth must be received by faith.

               *Do not trust human nature

               *Do not trust human emotion 

2. What’s the catch?

3. Moving from doubts to assurance.

               *Jesus extends His peace

               *Jesus gives solid evidence

               *Jesus expounds the Scriptures

1. The men were stunned and discouraged. (vv. 13-24)

2. Jesus Christ interpreted the Scriptures. (vv. 25-27)

3. The men’s hearts were burning. (vv.28-35)

Take home truths:

*Scripture that is correctly and rightly interpreted leads to burning hearts

*Jesus Christ is the only way

1. The resurrection is a truth to remember. (vv. 1-8)

2. The resurrection is a truth to be told. (vv. 9-10)

3. The resurrection is a truth to be received through faith. (vv. 11-12)

1. Courageous faith is willing to take a stand.

2. Courageous faith is willing to pay the price.

3. Courageous faith is willing to stand with other believers.

4. Courageous faith is willing to sacrifice religion for a relationship.

5. Courageous faith is willing to show up and do its part.

His Last Breath teaches us to die well.

1. Salvation is a mysterious gift of God’s Grace.

2. Salvation brings about humility.

3. Salvation leads to eternity in heaven.

1. His Crucifixion (vv. 32-34)

2. His Intercession (v. 34)

3. His Condemnation (vv. 35-38)

1. I must be willing to die to sin.

2. I must be willing to die to self.