“All Bent Out of Shape”
John 7:10-31
Introduction: What would it take for you to get all bent out of shape?When do you get offended?When have you offended others?The modern church is careful not to offend othersJesus was offensiveNothing is more offensive than the truthJesus spoke the truth because he kept the law (Jesus didn’t act superior, he is superior)Jesus offended to heal, not to destroyWhen we’re offended our spiritual maturity is revealedJust because you’ve been in church for a long time, it does not mean you are GodlyJesus shows us the inconsistencies in our lifeWe must learn to make right judgmentsWhen we’re all bent out of shape, God can straighten us outGod offends us for growthYou have freedom to fly off the handle when you get all bent out of shapeSelf-Control is a sign of Spiritual MaturityConclusion: Jesus offends because he loves usWe must speak the truth in loveWe must look for the love in truthFire burns off impurityThe post John 7:10-31 – “All Bent Out of Shape” appeared first on Runge First Baptist Church.