Main Idea: Jesus met all the criteria to be our sufficient Savior!

I. The Divine Nature of Jesus

a. He predicts the future.

b. His divine prerogative is challenged by proud men.

II. The Human Nature of Jesus

a. He suffered agony as a man.

b. He obeyed God perfectly as a man.

Main Idea: Gospel clarity in the hearts and minds of the redeemed drives forward devotion, endurance, and proclamation.

1. Setting the Table for Gospel Clarity

2. Seeing the Gospel as the Unimpeded Eternal Plan of God

3. Getting Clarity About the Gospel

Main Idea: Jesus commends extravagant worship and wholehearted devotion in the midst of much corruption!

I. Scene 1: A Picture of Religious Corruption

II. Scene 2: A Picture of Extravagant Love and Wholehearted Devotion

a. Her sacrifice showed who she treasured

b. Her sacrifice was not popular, but she was praised by Christ.

c. Her sacrifice pointed to the cross.

III. Scene 3: A Picture of Deception

Main Idea: Stay awake! We have a master to serve and a mission to accomplish!

I. Instructions for Living as a Faithful Disciple

a. Beware of false teachers.

b. Beware of mistaking the signs of the end for the end itself.

c. Prepare to suffer.

II. Encouragements for Living as a Faithful Disciple

a. Your suffering has a purpose.

b. Your Savior is trustworthy, and His words are true.

c. God’s wrath is not for you.

Main Idea: Why are Christians so excited about the Resurrection?

I. God is for us!

II. God defends us!

III. God’s love secures us!

Main Idea: Unless we are authentic disciples, we will leave others spiritually destitute.

1. The Look of Healthy Discipleship

a. The disciple loves his Lord and pursues him.
b. The disciple embraces his Lord’s mission.

2. See the Scribes’ Failure

a. They compromised the Scriptures.
b. They lived for their own glory.

3. What will be the legacy of your discipleship?

a. The widow as an illustration of devotion
b. The widow as an illustration of destitution

Main Idea: Jesus is not only the Son of David, He is the Son of God!

I. Jesus is Greater than David

a. The Context
b. The Riddle

II. Jesus is God the Son!

Application:
1. Realize that Jesus is a better King.
2. Celebrate that Jesus is a sovereign King!

Main Idea: It is a privilege to pray to a sovereign God who chooses to powerfully use our prayers for our good and His glory!

I. Prayer Frees Us to Rely Upon God

II. Prayer is Used by God to Accomplish His Purposes
a. God uses prayer to change circumstances.
b. God uses prayer to change us.
c. God uses prayer to care for us.

1. Prayer encourages us.
2. Prayer protects us from temptation.
3. Prayer brings peace to our anxious hearts.

III. Prayer Causes Us to Treasure Jesus

The chief duty of man is to love God and to love others.

I. A Question of Importance

II. Jesus Responds with a Two-Part Answer

A. Love God
1. God is personal!
2. This love requires total devotion.

B. Love Your Neighbor
1. Biblical love is selfless.
2. Biblical love is not hateful.
3. Biblical love is often hated by the world.

C. The Essence of the Law is Love

III. A Significant Revelation

1. A Question Intended to Trap
2. The Reason They Were Wrong
3. The Answer to the Question