Matthew 27:62-66
1. Jesus’ Enemies Are Concerned
2. Jesus Foretold His Resurrection
3. Pilate Provides Guards
Luke 23:39-43
1. Both criminals mocked Jesus
2. One criminal repents and believes
He sees his own sin and the sinless Savior
He came to fear God
He confessed his own sinfulness
He believed in Jesus
He asked Jesus to save him
3. Jesus responds to him
John 17:1-3
1. Authority Given to Jesus (John 6:37-47, Eph 1:3-6)
2. Eternal; Life Is a Gift (John 3:16, 1John 5:11-12, Eph 2:1-8)
3. Knowing God is Eternal Life
-Through creation (Rom 1:18-20)
-Through scripture (Hosea 4:6)
-Through the Son (Heb 1:1-3)
John 14: 12-17
1. The Nature of These Works
God’s definition of greatness: preaching the Gospel, making disciples
2. The Source of These Works
a. Faith in Jesus
b. Prayer
c. Loving Obedience
d. Rely on the Holy Spirit
Luke 22:31-34 and John 13:33-37
1. Satan Demands to Test Us
2. Weaknesses that led to Peter’s failure:
a. His ignorance
b. Overconfidence in himself
c. Neglect of spiritual resources
3. Jesus Intercedes for Us
Acts 2:22-39
The Reality of Jesus’ Life
The Reality of God’s Plan
The Reality of Jesus Death
The Reality of the Resurrection
The Reality of Our Need
Ephesians 3:14-21 God will strengthen you to follow His commands.
Jesus promises that there is a hunger and thirst that He promises to satisfy.
Jesus is the Source of Life. He is the giver of life, and when He declares come forth, life is granted. All events in this life are for the purpose of glorifying God.
What is the significance of the widow’s offering and how does it inform our giving in the church today.