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"Kiss the Son, lest He be angry, and you perish in the way, when His wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all those who put their trust in Him. (Psalm 2:12, NKJV)

Presence of God in revival

Jesus is making a change of focus that results from a judicial act of judgment against Israel. They have refused to listen and respond to His calls for and invitations to salvation. Now, He is acting on God's warnings that though they see, they would not see truly, and though they hear, they would not understand. The understanding of the parables is limited to those who believe...at this point, the disciples. The point of this parable revolves around the seed (gospel message) and the hearer's hearts (soil). The sower is not Jesus, in this case. Rather, it is anyone who is sowing (preaching) the gospel message. The quality of the preaching is not at issue here. Rather, it is the condition of the hearts of those who hear.

This lesson will begin to cover Paul's second missionary journey. There is great background information to learn about Timothy and Luke. There are valuable lessons to learn from Paul's relationships with Lydia and the Philippian jailer.

1. A Sure Relationship 2. Established by God 3. With Certain Blessing

Mark 1:29-39

This sermon explores four divine motivators that drive believers to faithful service, focusing on the elect's salvation and the redeemed's reward. The central message emphasizes that God's sovereignty in election does not negate human responsibility but rather empowers believers to preach the gospel with urgency, knowing that God uses human instruments to bring the elect to faith. The text highlights the doctrine of election, clarifying that while salvation is entirely of God, the command to share the gospel remains a vital duty for the church. Furthermore, the sermon analyzes the poetic parallelism in 2 Timothy 2:11-13, contrasting the promise of eternal life and reign for those who endure with the severe warning of judgment for those who deny Christ. This consistent character of God, who cannot deny Himself, serves as both a source of hope for the faithful and a compelling urgency to evangelize the lost.

This sermon explores the nature of Christian faith as a divine gift that defies human nature, contrasting it with the irrational beliefs of atheism, and its capacity to achieve great works. True faith is not a special trait of elite saints but a common possession of all believers, enabling ordinary people to live righteously and serve God despite their weaknesses.