ST – Mark 10:17-25

CT – Luke 2:1-7

1. The Assumption “And he said to him, ‘Teacher, all these I have kept from my youth.’” Mark 10:20

2. The Assertion “And Jesus, looking at him, loved him, and said to him, ‘You lack one thing: go, sell all that you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.’” Mark 10:21

3. The Anguish “Disheartened by the saying, he went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions.” Mark 10:22

4. The Answer “Jesus looked at them and said, ‘With man it is impossible, but not with God. For all things are possible with God.’” Mark 10:27

ST – Mark 10:17-25

CT – Luke 2:1-7

1. The Assumption “And he said to him, ‘Teacher, all these I have kept from my youth.’” Mark 10:20

2. The Assertion “And Jesus, looking at him, loved him, and said to him, ‘You lack one thing: go, sell all that you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.’” Mark 10:21

3. The Anguish “Disheartened by the saying, he went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions.” Mark 10:22

4. The Answer “Jesus looked at them and said, ‘With man it is impossible, but not with God. For all things are possible with God.’” Mark 10:27

Taking a Seat

Luke 14:1-14

2 Samuel 16:1-13

When you’re tempted to exalt yourself, be humble so you won’t be humiliated. "For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.”

Luke 14:11

When you’re tempted to exalt others, consider exalting the humble. "13 But when you give a feast, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind, 14 and you will be blessed, because they cannot repay you. For you will be repaid at the resurrection of the just.”

Luke 14:13-14

When you’re tempted to exalt no one, follow Jesus' example. " 3 And Jesus responded to the lawyers and Pharisees, saying, “Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath, or not?” 4 But they remained silent. Then he took him and healed him and sent him away."

Luke 14:3-4

Luke 14:1-14

2 Samuel 16:1-13

When you’re tempted to exalt yourself, be humble so you won’t be humiliated. "For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.”

Luke 14:11

When you’re tempted to exalt others, consider exalting the humble. "13 But when you give a feast, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind, 14 and you will be blessed, because they cannot repay you. For you will be repaid at the resurrection of the just.”

Luke 14:13-14

When you’re tempted to exalt no one, follow Jesus' example. " 3 And Jesus responded to the lawyers and Pharisees, saying, “Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath, or not?” 4 But they remained silent. Then he took him and healed him and sent him away."

Luke 14:3-4

Sermon Text: Luke 6:27-38

Companion Text: Genesis 22:9-14

1. The Look “give . . .” Luke 6:38

2. The Link “. . . and it will be given to you.” Luke 6:38

3. The Lap “Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap.” Luke 6:38

Sermon Text: Luke 6:27-38

Companion Text: Genesis 22:9-14

1. The Look “give . . .” Luke 6:38

2. The Link “. . . and it will be given to you.” Luke 6:38

3. The Lap “Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap.” Luke 6:38

Sermon Text: John 13:31-35

Companion Text: I Corinthians 13

1. The Urgency of the Command “Little children, yet a little while I am with you. You will seek me, and just as I said to the Jews, so now I also say to you, ‘Where I am going you cannot come.’” John 13:33

2. The Requirements of the Command “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another.” John 13:34

3. The Importance of the Command – “By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” John 13:35

Sermon Text: John 13:31-35

Companion Text: I Corinthians 13

1. The Urgency of the Command “Little children, yet a little while I am with you. You will seek me, and just as I said to the Jews, so now I also say to you, ‘Where I am going you cannot come.’” John 13:33

2. The Requirements of the Command “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another.” John 13:34

3. The Importance of the Command – “By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” John 13:35

Matthew 7:12-14

Luke 10:25-37

1. The CONCLUSION - verse 12: "So..."

2. The COMMUNITY- verse 12: "So

whatever you wish that others would do for you, do also to them, for this is the law and the prophets."

3. The COMPARISON - verse 12: "So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them..."

4. The CULMINATION - verse 12: "So whatever you wish others would do for you, do also to them, for this is the law and the prophets."

Matthew 7:12-14

Luke 10:25-37

1. The CONCLUSION - verse 12: "So..."

2. The COMMUNITY- verse 12: "So

whatever you wish that others would do for you, do also to them, for this is the law and the prophets."

3. The COMPARISON - verse 12: "So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them..."

4. The CULMINATION - verse 12: "So whatever you wish others would do for you, do also to them, for this is the law and the prophets."