Series: The Gospel of John

Title: Triumphal Entry

Text: John 12:12-22

I. Praise! Jn. 12:12,13.

A. Passover week continues 12.

B. Praise even if limited 13.

II. Prophecy Jn. 12:14-16.

A. Prophecy related to event 14,15.

B. Progressive revelation seen 16.

III. Popular Response Jn. 12:17,18.

A. Respond by testimony 17.

B. Response with seeking 18.

IV. Protest and Curiosity Jn. 12:19-22.

A. The ‘world’ so loved the Son? 19.

B. Some actually seek 20-22.

Series: Living by the Word Part 4

Title: Studying and Applying Scripture.

Text: Matthew. 7:24-27

I. The Importance of Doing this Right

A. Everything stands or falls on the Word of God 1

Jn 1:10; Titus 1:1-3; Joh 10:34-35.

B. God puts the highest priority on it Isa 40:5-8.

C. Our souls depend on it Gal 1:8-9.

II. Basic Study (Interpretation).

A. There is only one interpretation (Hermeneutics) Luke 24:35-37.

B. Finding it is both spiritual and technical 1 Cor. 2:13,14.

C. Tools of the trade

D. A brief methodology for study.

III. Applying Scripture Deut. 12:28

IV. Common Mistakes in Study and Application

A. Thinking too topically or personally 1 Cor 15:28.

B. Unsound hermeneutics 2 Pet 3:16.

C. Applying before interpreting Luk 24:44,45.

D. Misplaced confidence

Title: Revelation &(vs.) Illumination

Text: Hebrews 1:1,2

I. Revelation.

A. Defined.

B. General Psa 19:1; Rom 1:20; Matt 5:45; Act 14:17; Dan 2:21.

1. Nature

2. Providence

3. Conscience

C. Special (Various texts).

II. Illumination.

A. Defined 1 Pe 1:11.

B. Illumination is not a synonym for General

Revelation Psa 119:105; Jn 8:12.

III. Useful Application of Distinctions.

A. Language changes, truth doesn’t Isa 40:8.

B. The Holy Spirit is a Teacher, we are not

prophets Jn 14:26; Heb 1:1-2.

C. Learn to be accurate and precise Jn 17:17.

Series: Living by the Word Part 3

Title: Why Live by the Word B.

Text: Matthew 7:24-27

IV. It is Fixed.

A. Building on the Word is Building on Rock Matt. 7:24-27; 24:35.

B. We need a fixed point of reference.

V. It Is Hope.

A. The message of Scripture is hopeful. Ps. 130:5.

B. Hope is exclusively found in Scripture. Acts 4:12; Rom. 10:13-15.

VI. It is Life.

A. Doubting God’s Word brings death. Luke 24:38,44; John 5:24;8:51.

B. Dismissing God’s Word is dangerous. Exo. 20:19-26

C. Believing God’s Word is Life. Matt. 4:4; John 6:63,68.

Series: Living by the Word Part 2

Title: Why Live by the Word A.

Text: 2 Timothy. 3:16,17

I. It is God’s Word.

A. Really, it is God’s Word. Exo. 24:12; Deut. 30:10; Rom. 1:1-2; 2 Tim. 3:16,17.

B. When God speaks… Mark 12:23-25; 1 John 2:5.

II. Christ Placed Highest Value On It.

A. He values because He is… John 1:1,14; Heb. 1:1-2.

B. He values because it points to His Father and to Him. Matt. 7:20-23; John 5:39.

III. It is Truth.

A. It is not a truth, it is the Truth. John 14:6; 16:13-15; 2 Pet. 1:20,21.

B. It is Settled Truth. 1 Chron. 17:22-23; Matt. 4:4; Isa. 55:11.

Title: Inspiration/Transmission/Canonicity

Text: 2 Timothy 3:16

I. Inspiration 2 Tim. 3:16.

A. Not that kind.

B. God breathed.

II. Transmission 2 Pet. 1:21; 1 Thess 5:27.

A. Analogies all fail, so please don’t.

B. Copying.

III. Canonicity Deut. 18:22; John 17:17.

A. God cares about accuracy.

B. Creeds and Confessions Can be Important.

Series: Living By the Word Part 1

Title: An Examination of the Word…

Text: Matthew 4:4

I. Famine Leads to Destruction.

A. The unbalanced diets 1 Cor 11:28,31; 2 Cor 13:5,2; Gal 6:4,2.

B. Presuming is dangerous Amos 8:11-12.

C. Important to clarify: Actual Word Jn 8:31.

II. How to Not Live By the Word.

A. We should question us not God Gen 3:1.

B. Instant poor interpretation: Just add sin. Eph 2:1-3.

C. Examples demonstrating how easy 2 Pet. 3:9; Rom 9:13; Mat 25:46.

III. Humbly Commit to Living by the Word.

A. Know your place (God’s Word, not opinion) Jas 4:10; Psa 104:29; Col 3:16.

B. Know the Author 1 Cor 2:14.

C. Interpret well, prioritize living by it.

IV. What’s Next?