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Riches Reversed
Apr 19Tap to summarizeSermon 70 in Series Luke 16:19-31 [19] “There was a rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. [20] And at his gate was laid a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, [21] who desired to be fed with what fell from the rich man’s table. Moreover, even the dogs came and licked his sores. [22] The poor man died and was carried by the angels to Abraham’s side. The rich man also died and was buried, [23] and in Hades, being in torment, he lifted up his eyes and saw Abraham far off and Lazarus at his side. [24] And he called out, ‘Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus to dip the end of his finger in water and cool my tongue, for I am in anguish in this flame.’ [25] But Abraham said, ‘Child, remember that you in your lifetime received your good things, and Lazarus in like manner bad things; but now he is comforted here, and you are in anguish. [26] And besides all this, between us and you a great chasm has been fixed, in order that those who would pass from here to you may not be able, and none may cross from there to us.’ [27] And he said, ‘Then I beg you, father, to send him to my father’s house—[28] for I have five brothers—so that he may warn them, lest they also come into this place of torment.’ [29] But Abraham said, ‘They have Moses and the Prophets; let them hear them.’ [30] And he said, ‘No, father Abraham, but if someone goes to them from the dead, they will repent.’ [31] He said to him, ‘If they do not hear Moses and the Prophets, neither will they be convinced if someone should rise from the dead.’” DEEP SHEET: Sermon Study Questions 1. How do the previous two sections in Luke 16 set the stage for this section? How does this parable rebuke the Pharisees? 2. What stark contrast is given between the rich man and Lazarus? How is this reversed after death? 3. What is wrong with the rich man’s attitude and actions? How does his character warn us and call us to action? 4. What does this passage teach us about the afterlife? Why is it a helpful evangelistic text? 5. How does Jesus highlight the sufficiency of Scripture? In what ways do people today look elsewhere for God’s revelation? 6. What does this parable show about the human heart? How does it remove excuses for unbelief? 7. What two events does v. 31 anticipate? How is it an illustration of the religious leaders in Jesus’ day? References: James 4:13 – 5:11 (corporate reading); Luke 16:13; 12:18-19, 21, 33; 6:20-21, 24-25; 9:25; Isaiah 66:24; Matthew 3:12; 5:22; 25:41; John 12:9-11; Matthew 28:11-14.
Transcribe →Silencing the Scoffers
Apr 12Tap to summarizeSermon 69 in Series Luke 16:14-18 [14] The Pharisees, who were lovers of money, heard all these things, and they ridiculed him. [15] And he said to them, “You are those who justify yourselves before men, but God knows your hearts. For what is exalted among men is an abomination in the sight of God. [16] “The Law and the Prophets were until John; since then the good news of the kingdom of God is preached, and everyone forces his way into it. [17] But it is easier for heaven and earth to pass away than for one dot of the Law to become void. [18] “Everyone who divorces his wife and marries another commits adultery, and he who marries a woman divorced from her husband commits adultery. DEEP SHEET: Sermon Study Questions 1. Why is it so helpful to be continually confronted with Jesus’ teaching on money/possessions? How does it protect us? 2. How do the Pharisees respond to Jesus’ teaching? How does their love of money serve as a warning to us? 3. How does the mockery of the Pharisees anticipate the crucifixion? What does it show about counting the cost? 4. In what ways does Jesus rebuke the Pharisees? How does he characterize their religious activity? 5. What contrast is Luke drawing between vv. 14-15 and 16-18? What is he communicating about Jesus? 6. How does Jesus explain the continuity between Old Testament Scripture and the preaching of the gospel of the kingdom? How does his teaching on divorce and remarriage provide an example? 7. What is God’s view of marriage and divorce according to this passage? How do other passages like Matthew 5:31-32 and 19:3-9 as well as 1 Corinthians 7:15 fill out Jesus’ teaching? References: Psalm 119:33-48 (corporate reading); Luke 15:2; 23:35; 14:27; 11:39; 20:47; Hebrews 13:5; Matthew 23:5; 1 Samuel 16:7; Luke 1:17; John 1:31; Luke 14:23; 13:24; 2 Timothy 3:15-17; Isaiah 40:8; Luke 21:33; Matthew 19:3-9; 5:31-32; 1 Corinthians 7:15.
Transcribe →Graciously Raised with the Risen Christ
Apr 5Tap to summarizeEphesians 2:1-10 [1] And you were dead in the trespasses and sins [2] in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience—[3] among whom we all once lived in the passions of our flesh, carrying out the desires of the flesh and the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, like the rest of mankind. [4] But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, [5] even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved—[6] and raised us up with him and seated us with him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, [7] so that in the coming ages he might show the immeasurable riches of his grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus. [8] For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, [9] not a result of works, so that no one may boast. [10] For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. DEEP SHEET: Sermon Study Questions 1. How does the Parable of the Prodigal Son draw us to Ephesians 2:1-10? What role has this passage played in your life? 2. What is the big idea of vv. 1-3, and how does Paul break this condition down into several parts/aspects? What did this look like for you prior to Christ? 3. Why are the opening words of v. 4 so significant? How does Paul go on to describe God’s attitude and actions towards us? 4. What is the purpose of God’s gracious salvation according to v. 7? How does the language magnify the extent of God’s love for his people? 5. How are vv. 8-9 logically/grammatically related to v. 7? How does this salvation remove all grounds for boasting? 6. What does Paul say about good works? What errors are corrected by vv. 8-10? 7. How does this passage deepen your love for the Lord and desire to serve him? How does it humble you and make you thankful? References: Luke 15:24; Romans 6:4; Galatians 1:4; John 8:44; 2 Corinthians 4:4; Romans 1:29-31; Ephesians 4:22; Isaiah 53:6; Ephesians 1:4-6; Romans 5:8, 10; Colossians 3:1-4.
Transcribe →Christ Crucified, Freedom Found
Apr 3Tap to summarizeEphesians 1:7 [7] In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace, (ESV) DEEP SHEET: Sermon Study Questions 1. References:
Transcribe →Sons of Eternity Not Slaves of Money
Mar 30Tap to summarizeSermon 68 in Series Luke 16:1-13 [1] He also said to the disciples, “There was a rich man who had a manager, and charges were brought to him that this man was wasting his possessions. [2] And he called him and said to him, ‘What is this that I hear about you? Turn in the account of your management, for you can no longer be manager.’ [3] And the manager said to himself, ‘What shall I do, since my master is taking the management away from me? I am not strong enough to dig, and I am ashamed to beg. [4] I have decided what to do, so that when I am removed from management, people may receive me into their houses.’ [5] So, summoning his master’s debtors one by one, he said to the first, ‘How much do you owe my master?’ [6] He said, ‘A hundred measures of oil.’ He said to him, ‘Take your bill, and sit down quickly and write fifty.’ [7] Then he said to another, ‘And how much do you owe?’ He said, ‘A hundred measures of wheat.’ He said to him, ‘Take your bill, and write eighty.’ [8] The master commended the dishonest manager for his shrewdness. For the sons of this world are more shrewd in dealing with their own generation than the sons of light. [9] And I tell you, make friends for yourselves by means of unrighteous wealth, so that when it fails they may receive you into the eternal dwellings. [10] “One who is faithful in a very little is also faithful in much, and one who is dishonest in a very little is also dishonest in much. [11] If then you have not been faithful in the unrighteous wealth, who will entrust to you the true riches? [12] And if you have not been faithful in that which is another’s, who will give you that which is your own? [13] No servant can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money.” (ESV) DEEP SHEET: Sermon Study Questions 1. How has Luke emphasized money/possessions up to this point? Why do you think Jesus had so much to say on this topic? 2. In the parable, why is the dishonest manager commended by his master? What is the shrewdness that Jesus is calling his disciples to in vv. 8-9? 3. How does this passage emphasize stewardship? How are we tempted to view the things we have as our own rather than God’s? 4. How does worldly wealth fail us? In what ways do we wrongly trust in it? 5. What does it look like to think in terms of investing in the life to come / laying up treasure in heaven? How does this involve others? 6. How does Jesus compare worldly wealth to small things? By contrast, what are the “true riches”? 7. Why is it the case that we cannot serve both God and money? How are believers pulled towards love of money, and what are some repercussions? References: Matthew 21:1-11 (corporate reading); Luke 15:1-2; 1 Thessalonians 5:5; Ephesians 5:8; Matthew 6:20; Luke 12:33; 2 Corinthians 5:15; 1 Timothy 6:10, 17-19.
Transcribe →The Gracious Father & His Two Sons
Mar 22Tap to summarizeSermon 67 in Series Luke 15:11-32 [11] And he said, “There was a man who had two sons. [12] And the younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the share of property that is coming to me.’ And he divided his property between them. [13] Not many days later, the younger son gathered all he had and took a journey into a far country, and there he squandered his property in reckless living. [14] And when he had spent everything, a severe famine arose in that country, and he began to be in need. [15] So he went and hired himself out to one of the citizens of that country, who sent him into his fields to feed pigs. [16] And he was longing to be fed with the pods that the pigs ate, and no one gave him anything. [17] “But when he came to himself, he said, ‘How many of my father’s hired servants have more than enough bread, but I perish here with hunger! [18] I will arise and go to my father, and I will say to him, “Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you. [19] I am no longer worthy to be called your son. Treat me as one of your hired servants.”’ [20] And he arose and came to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion, and ran and embraced him and kissed him. [21] And the son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’ [22] But the father said to his servants, ‘Bring quickly the best robe, and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet. [23] And bring the fattened calf and kill it, and let us eat and celebrate. [24] For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found.’ And they began to celebrate. [25] “Now his older son was in the field, and as he came and drew near to the house, he heard music and dancing. [26] And he called one of the servants and asked what these things meant. [27] And he said to him, ‘Your brother has come, and your father has killed the fattened calf, because he has received him back safe and sound.’ [28] But he was angry and refused to go in. His father came out and entreated him, [29] but he answered his father, ‘Look, these many years I have served you, and I never disobeyed your command, yet you never gave me a young goat, that I might celebrate with my friends. [30] But when this son of yours came, who has devoured your property with prostitutes, you killed the fattened calf for him!’ [31] And he said to him, ‘Son, you are always with me, and all that is mine is yours. [32] It was fitting to celebrate and be glad, for this your brother was dead, and is alive; he was lost, and is found.’” (ESV) DEEP SHEET: Sermon Study Questions 1. Is this a parable that you have given much thought to in the past? Why do you think people are so drawn to it? 2. How does this parable connect to the two before? How does it picture what is happening in vv. 1-2? 3. How does the wayward son highlight the awfulness of sin and the need for repentance? What do we learn about repentance? 4. How does the forgiving father in the parable represent God? How does this raise your gratitude and affections towards him? 5. What does the older son reveal about the pharisaical mindset? What is ironic about his presence with the father at the end? 6. How does this parable help with assurance of salvation for the Christian? How does it encourage you to share the gospel, especially with those on the fringes of society? References: Ephesians 2:1-10 (corporate reading); Luke 5:27, 32; 19:1-10; 7:47; Deuteronomy 21:17; Leviticus 11:7; Genesis 45:14; Psalm 51:4.
Transcribe →The Lost Repenting & Heaven Rejoicing
Mar 15Tap to summarizeSermon 66 in Series Luke 15:1-10 [1] Now the tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near to hear him. [2] And the Pharisees and the scribes grumbled, saying, “This man receives sinners and eats with them.” [3] So he told them this parable: [4] “What man of you, having a hundred sheep, if he has lost one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the open country, and go after the one that is lost, until he finds it? [5] And when he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders, rejoicing. [6] And when he comes home, he calls together his friends and his neighbors, saying to them, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep that was lost.’ [7] Just so, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance. [8] “Or what woman, having ten silver coins, if she loses one coin, does not light a lamp and sweep the house and seek diligently until she finds it? [9] And when she has found it, she calls together her friends and neighbors, saying, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found the coin that I had lost.’ [10] Just so, I tell you, there is joy before the angels of God over one sinner who repents.” (ESV) DEEP SHEET: Sermon Study Questions 1. Why do you think Leon Morris calls Luke 15 “one of the best-loved chapters in the whole Bible”? What familiarity do you have with these parables? 2. Who are these “tax collectors and sinners” who are coming to Jesus? How is this evidence of the big reversal that we’ve talked about in Jesus’ ministry? 3. Why are the Pharisees grumbling, and where have we seen this before in Luke? How does their mindset serve as a warning to us? 4. What is the main point of these two short parables? How do they reshape your attitude towards the lost? 5. What does this passage show us about the Lord? How does it highlight his sovereignty and grace? 6. What is Jesus’ view of sin, sinners, and self-righteousness? How does he contrast with the Pharisees? 7. How does this passage reassure and mobilize the Christian? How does it function as a reality check? References: Matthew 21:23-32 (corporate reading); Luke 3:12-13; Matthew 21:31; Luke 5:27-32; 7:36-50; 18:9; 1 Timothy 1:15; Luke 13:9, 25, 35; 14:24; 19:10; John 6:44; Romans 5:8.
Transcribe →Christ, the Royal Groom
Mar 8Tap to summarizeSermon 10 in Series Psalm 45 [1] My heart overflows with a pleasing theme; I address my verses to the king; my tongue is like the pen of a ready scribe. [2] You are the most handsome of the sons of men; grace is poured upon your lips; therefore God has blessed you forever. [3] Gird your sword on your thigh, O mighty one, in your splendor and majesty! [4] In your majesty ride out victoriously for the cause of truth and meekness and righteousness; let your right hand teach you awesome deeds! [5] Your arrows are sharp in the heart of the king’s enemies; the peoples fall under you. [6] Your throne, O God, is forever and ever. The scepter of your kingdom is a scepter of uprightness; [7] you have loved righteousness and hated wickedness. Therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness beyond your companions; [8] your robes are all fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia. From ivory palaces stringed instruments make you glad; [9] daughters of kings are among your ladies of honor; at your right hand stands the queen in gold of Ophir. [10] Hear, O daughter, and consider, and incline your ear: forget your people and your father’s house, [11] and the king will desire your beauty. Since he is your lord, bow to him. [12] The people of Tyre will seek your favor with gifts, the richest of the people. [13] All glorious is the princess in her chamber, with robes interwoven with gold. [14] In many-colored robes she is led to the king, with her virgin companions following behind her. [15] With joy and gladness they are led along as they enter the palace of the king. [16] In place of your fathers shall be your sons; you will make them princes in all the earth. [17] I will cause your name to be remembered in all generations; therefore nations will praise you forever and ever. (ESV) DEEP SHEET: Sermon Study Questions 1. What does it mean to say that what you think about Jesus is actually the most significant contributor to how you live your life? 2. What does the psalmist set out to do in Psalm 45? How might this be an answer to the longings of Psalms 42-44? 3. What are the various ways the psalmist presents the king/groom as unique in these verses? What does the author of Hebrews have to say about this king? 4. What is the charge given to the bride and why does it matter that she has been listening to the praise of the king (v.9)? 5. How does Psalm 45 anticipate the end of all things? What does it mean (both corporately and individually) that Christ is currently preparing his bride? 6. What is the paradoxical relationship between Christ beauty and his humiliation? How does this get to the core of the gospel? References: 1 John 2:23; 2 Corinthians 4:4-6; Psalm 42-44; Psalm 2; Revelation 19:15; Hebrews 1; Hebrews 1:7-8; 2 Samuel 7:13, 16; Isaiah 61:3; Luke 4:18-19; Song of Songs 4:4; John 19:24; Luke 14:33; Revelation 19:6-9; Philippians 3:8-9; John 3:14
Transcribe →Missing Real Christianity
Mar 1Tap to summarizeSermon 65 in Series Luke 14:25-35 [25] Now great crowds accompanied him, and he turned and said to them, [26] “If anyone comes to me and does not hate his own father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters, yes, and even his own life, he cannot be my disciple. [27] Whoever does not bear his own cross and come after me cannot be my disciple. [28] For which of you, desiring to build a tower, does not first sit down and count the cost, whether he has enough to complete it? [29] Otherwise, when he has laid a foundation and is not able to finish, all who see it begin to mock him, [30] saying, ‘This man began to build and was not able to finish.’ [31] Or what king, going out to encounter another king in war, will not sit down first and deliberate whether he is able with ten thousand to meet him who comes against him with twenty thousand? [32] And if not, while the other is yet a great way off, he sends a delegation and asks for terms of peace. [33] So therefore, any one of you who does not renounce all that he has cannot be my disciple. [34] “Salt is good, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? [35] It is of no use either for the soil or for the manure pile. It is thrown away. He who has ears to hear, let him hear.” DEEP SHEET: Sermon Study Questions 1. How does this passage test authenticity and combat self-deception? How does it reawaken zeal in the believer? 2. What is it about Jesus’ audience that prompts this teaching? How is it similar today with those who express interest in Jesus? 3. What does Jesus mean in v. 26 when he says one must hate his own family? How does this play out in terms of prioritization and persecution? 4. What does it mean to live a cross-bearing life? By contrast, what does it look like for a false disciple not to bear a cross? 5. What effect should Jesus’ two illustrations about counting the cost have on our evangelism? How should this impact our parenting? 6. Where have we seen renunciation already in Luke? What does it mean to have Jesus as our one treasure, and how does Matthew 13:44 portray this? 7. How does Jesus’ picture of salt that has lost its saltiness emphasize perseverance? How does it relate back to the previous verses? References: Matthew 10:16-39 (corporate reading); 2 Corinthians 13:5; Luke 6:27; Genesis 29:30-31; Luke 12:51-53; Matthew 5:11; Luke 8:13; 9:23-24; 5:11, 28; Matthew 13:44; Philippians 3:7-8; Acts 20:24; Matthew 5:13; Luke 9:62.
Transcribe →Mealtime Messages for Opponents, Part 2
Feb 22Tap to summarizeSermon 64 in Series Luke 14:15-24 [15] When one of those who reclined at table with him heard these things, he said to him, “Blessed is everyone who will eat bread in the kingdom of God!” [16] But he said to him, “A man once gave a great banquet and invited many. [17] And at the time for the banquet he sent his servant to say to those who had been invited, ‘Come, for everything is now ready.’ [18] But they all alike began to make excuses. The first said to him, ‘I have bought a field, and I must go out and see it. Please have me excused.’ [19] And another said, ‘I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to examine them. Please have me excused.’ [20] And another said, ‘I have married a wife, and therefore I cannot come.’ [21] So the servant came and reported these things to his master. Then the master of the house became angry and said to his servant, ‘Go out quickly to the streets and lanes of the city, and bring in the poor and crippled and blind and lame.’ [22] And the servant said, ‘Sir, what you commanded has been done, and still there is room.’ [23] And the master said to the servant, ‘Go out to the highways and hedges and compel people to come in, that my house may be filled. [24] For I tell you, none of those men who were invited shall taste my banquet.’” DEEP SHEET: Sermon Study Questions 1. Why do you think this is Jesus’ last meal with the Pharisees? What would you point to in the text itself and in the timing of Jesus’ ministry? 2. How do the Pharisees show us human depravity? How do they guide us in understanding our own hearts? 3. What is both right and wrong with the exclamation in v. 15? How does Jesus’ parable show the problem? 4. How are the invited guests who make excuses representative of Israel’s leadership? What does this imply for us in terms of readiness to receive God’s truth/call? 5. How does the master respond to the refusal of the invitees? How are two doors opened and one door closed as we see God’s generosity and judgment? 6. How does this parable warn us today? What is the danger in not heeding such warnings? References: Revelation 19:1-10 (corporate reading); John 3:19-20; Luke 11:37-54; Daniel 12:2; Acts 23:8; Luke 18:11-12; Matthew 22:1-14; Esther 5:8; 6:14; Luke 1:51-53; 4:18-19; Isaiah 61:1-2; Luke 13:29, 25.
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