Acts 1:1-11

I. The Question

II. The Commission

a. Jesus Sends Witnesses

b. Jesus Equips with the Holy Spirit

c. Jesus' Mission is Global

III. The Call to Action

Acts 1:1-11

I. The Question

II. The Commission a. Jesus Sends Witnesses b. Jesus Equips with the Holy Spirit c. Jesus' Mission is Global

III. The Call to Action

Luke 23:32-47

I. The Cross: God's Righteousness

a. Jesus has Righteous Compassion

b. Jesus is a Planned Fulfillment

II. The Cross: Man's Foolishness

a. Rulers Scoffed

b. Soldiers Mocked

c. Criminal Railed

III. The Cross: is Reconciliation for Sinners

Luke 23:32-47

I. The Cross: God's Righteousness a. Jesus has Righteous Compassion b. Jesus is a Planned Fulfillment

II. The Cross: Man's Foolishness a. Rulers Scoffed b. Soldiers Mocked c. Criminal Railed

III. The Cross: is Reconciliation for Sinners

Luke 20:25-21:9

I. Follow Jesus in a Culture of Empty Religion

a. Prideful Externalization

b. So Disciples:

II. Follow Jesus Against A Current of Triviality

a. Excited About Things Without Substance

b. So Disciples:

III. Follow Jesus Despite the Coming of False Teachers

a. So Disciples:

Referenced: Luke 19:47-48

Luke 20:25-21:9

I. Follow Jesus in a Culture of Empty Religion a. Prideful Externalization b. So Disciples:

II. Follow Jesus Against A Current of Triviality a. Excited About Things Without Substance b. So Disciples:

III. Follow Jesus Despite the Coming of False Teachers a. So Disciples:

Referenced: Luke 19:47-48

Luke 19:1-10

I. The Mission of Jesus a. The Son of Man came for THE LOST b. The Son of Man came TO SEEK the lost c. The Son of Man came to seek and TO SAVE the Lost

II. The Mission of Jesus' Followers

Luke 16:14-31

I. Are You Ready?

a. Beath is Coming

b. Eternity will be Fixed

c. Opportunity if now

II. Are you Listening?

Luke 15:1-2,11-32

I. Younger Son: A Picture of Worldly Lostness

II. Father: A Picture of Being Found a. Embraces you with unconditional love b. Exchanges your shame with his honor c. Imparts everlastinf joy to you

III. Older Son: A Picture of Religous Lostness - Religous Lostness is: a. seen in an unconcern for those who are lost b. believing your good works earns God's favor

Luke 7:36-50

I. An Amazing Picture (vv. 36-38)

II. An Exposing Parable (vv. 39-46) a. Attitude #1: Pride Fueled by Comparison b. Attitude #2: Humility Fueled by Forgiveness

III. An Enduring Promise (vv. 47-50)