The Reward of His SufferingApril 1, 2012Please turn in Bibles to Luke 23:26-56Vs 26-31: Ministry despite sufferingApp: Give thanks to God for the intercessions of Jesus Christ“Therefore He is able to save completely those who come to God through Him, because He always lives to intercede for them. Hebrews 7:25Vs 32-34: Praying for those who mistreat you (ref. Acts 2:36-39)App: Practice pardon “But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.” Luke 6:27-28Vs 35-39: Opportune timesWhen the devil had finished all this tempting, he left him until an opportune time.Luke 4:13Vs 40-46: The gift of believing16Simon Peter answered and said, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.”17 Jesus answered and said to him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but My Father who is in heaven. Matthew 16:16-17 “No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him,and I will raise him up at the last day.” John 6:44For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—9not by works, so that no one can boast. Ephesians 2:8-9And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words. 8Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask Him. Matthew 6:7-8What kept Jesus on the cross? Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrews 12:2How should we then live? Hebrews 12:2: All Eyes on Jesus“May the Lamb that was slain receive the reward of His sufferings.” MoraviansWhat is God’s Spirit speaking into your life today? How must you respond?