Part 5 – An Unparalleled Truth

1 Timothy 1:15

5 Features of Life’s Greatest Truths

1. The SETTING of the Gospel

Luke 2:1-7; Proverbs 21:1; Micah 5:2

2. The STATEMENT of the Gospel

Luke 2:8 -10; 1 Peter 1:8-9

3. The SCALE of the Gospel

Luke 2:11-12

4. The SOUL of the Gospel

Luke 2:13-14; Romans 15:13

5. The SCOPE of the Gospel

Luke 2:15-20

Ecclesiastes 9

The Hand of God (1-6)

The Joy of God (7-10)

The Timing of God (11-12)

An Unmatched Picture

2 Timothy 3:16

3 Aspects of the Birth of John the Baptist

1. A Delivery

Luke 1:57; Numbers 23:19

2. A Delight

Luke 1:58; 1 Corinthians 12:26

3. A Dispute

Luke 1:59-67

7 Beautiful Pictures of What the Birth of Christ Really Means

1. A Visit Received

Luke 1:67-68; Exodus 3:16; Ruth 1:16

2. A People Redeemed

Luke 1:68b, 4:18; Ephesians 1:7

3. A Covenant Fulfilled

Luke 1:69; Psalm 89:17

4. A Promised Confirmed

Luke 1:70

5. A Victory Secure

Luke 1:71-73; Genesis 5:18; Galatians 3:6-9; Luke 1:74-75

6. A Debt Canceled

Luke 1:76-77; John 1:29

7. A Darkness Cleared

Luke 1:78-80; Isaiah 60:1; John 1:9, 8:12; Revelation 22:16

Lesson 8

Ecclesiastes 8:1-17

Wisdom For Government and Slow Justice

Quotes:

"If every consequence was immediate, life would be a self-centered pursuit of your own interests.” -Tommy Nelson

"The fear of God is the awe and holy caution that arises from realization of the greatness of God.” -Michael Eaton

Part 3 – An Unequaled Honor

Genesis 3:15; Isaiah 9:6

Mary’s 5 Points of Honor

1. A Godly Courier

Luke 1:26

2. A Godly Choice

Luke 1:27

3. A Godly Commendation

Luke 1:28-31; Isaiah 7:14; Genesis 2:23, 3:15

3 Important Attributes of the Promised Child

a. He’ll be human

Luke 1:31, 19:10

b. He’ll be Holy

Luke 1:32

c. He’ll be Heavenly

Luke 1:32-35

4. A Godly Confirmation

Luke 1:36-45

Mary’s 3 Confirmations

a. Personally from Elizabeth

Luke 1:36-41; Jeremiah 32:17

b. Physically from the Unborn John the Baptist

Luke 1:41

c. Prophetically from God the Holy Spirit

Luke 1:41-45

5. A Godly Consecration

Luke 1:46-56

a. The Feelings of Her Worship

Luke 1:46-47

b. The Force of Her Worship

Luke 1:47-55

Ecclesiastes 7b

Ecclesiastes 7:15-29

“The Fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom"

Part 2 – An Unquestionable Record

Matthew 11:11; Luke 19:10, 2:10

Four Facts About Zacharias and Elisabeth

1. A Devoted Minister

Luke 5:1-7; Malachi 4:5-6; Luke 1:5; Ephesians 2:10; Luke 1:6-7

2. A Debilitated Minister (Luke 1:8-17)

5 Reasons Why John the Baptist Was Great

a. He was filled

b. He was faithful

c. He was sober

d. He was humble

e. He was fearless

3. A Deceived Minister (Luke 1:18-22)

4. A Designated Minister (Luke 1:23-25)

Ecclesiastes 7:1-14

Theme: Pain is Underrated

Part 1 – An Unquestionable Record

Luke 1:1-4

The Words of the Gospel of Luke:

1. Were Validated By Anyone

Luke 1:1; John 18:20

2. Were Believed By Multitudes

Luke 1:1; 2 Peter 1:16

3. Were Delivered By Eye Witnesses

Luke 1:2; 1 Corinthians 2:13

Dr Luke:

a. Worked Analytically

b. Worked Exhaustively

c. Worked Thoroughly

d. Worked Carefully

Acts 6:4

4. Were Recorded By A Holy Man of God

Luke 1:3; 2 Peter 1:21; Colossians 4:14; 2 Timothy 4:11

5. Were Systemized By A Scholar

Luke 1:3

a. Book of Luke is Chronological

b. Book of Luke is Logical

6. Were Confirmed By A Disciple

Luke 1:4

The Bible is True

a. Archeological Confirmations

b. Prophecies Fulfilled

c. Historical Consistency

d. Scientific Foreknowledge

e. Preservation over Millennia

f. Unity of Message

g. Personal Transformation

h. Advanced Moral Teaching

i. Cultural Impact

j. Enduring Relevance

Ecclesiastes 6:1-12

Riches Without Rejoicing (1-6)

Activity Without Achievement (7-9)

Contentment Without Contending (10-12)