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Mealtime Messages for Opponents, Part 1
Feb 15Tap to summarizeSermon 63 in Series Luke 14:1-14 [1] One Sabbath, when he went to dine at the house of a ruler of the Pharisees, they were watching him carefully. [2] And behold, there was a man before him who had dropsy. [3] And Jesus responded to the lawyers and Pharisees, saying, “Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath, or not?” [4] But they remained silent. Then he took him and healed him and sent him away. [5] And he said to them, “Which of you, having a son or an ox that has fallen into a well on a Sabbath day, will not immediately pull him out?” [6] And they could not reply to these things. [7] Now he told a parable to those who were invited, when he noticed how they chose the places of honor, saying to them, [8] “When you are invited by someone to a wedding feast, do not sit down in a place of honor, lest someone more distinguished than you be invited by him, [9] and he who invited you both will come and say to you, ‘Give your place to this person,’ and then you will begin with shame to take the lowest place. [10] But when you are invited, go and sit in the lowest place, so that when your host comes he may say to you, ‘Friend, move up higher.’ Then you will be honored in the presence of all who sit at table with you. [11] For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.” [12] He said also to the man who had invited him, “When you give a dinner or a banquet, do not invite your friends or your brothers or your relatives or rich neighbors, lest they also invite you in return and you be repaid. [13] But when you give a feast, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind, [14] and you will be blessed, because they cannot repay you. For you will be repaid at the resurrection of the just.” DEEP SHEET: Sermon Study Questions 1. How does this passage further illustrate the rejection that Jesus has just lamented concerning Jerusalem? What does his continued instruction show about his patience and grace? 2. What is the error of the Pharisees when it comes to the Sabbath? What is Jesus’ correction and how have we seen this play out before in Luke? 3. How does this passage emphasize compassion and helpfulness as marks of true worship? How do Christians lose sight of this? 4. What problem does Jesus address with the guests? What does the principle in v. 11 practically mean for us? 5. How does Jesus correct the host? What is the issue with repayment? 6. How do vv. 7-14 call us to faith in future/unseen realities? How are we tempted to look only to temporal and superficial gain? References: Philippians 2:1-11 (corporate reading); Luke 9:51; 13:6-9; 19:44; Acts 2:23; Luke 21:24; 7:36-50; 11:37-54; 13:14-17; 6:9; Matthew 23:6; Proverbs 25:6-7; James 4:6; Daniel 12:2.
Transcribe →Majesty & Frailty, Part 2
Aug 10, 2025Tap to summarizeSermon 41 in Series Luke 9:46-50 [46] An argument arose among them as to which of them was the greatest. [47] But Jesus, knowing the reasoning of their hearts, took a child and put him by his side [48] and said to them, “Whoever receives this child in my name receives me, and whoever receives me receives him who sent me. For he who is least among you all is the one who is great.” [49] John answered, “Master, we saw someone casting out demons in your name, and we tried to stop him, because he does not follow with us.” [50] But Jesus said to him, “Do not stop him, for the one who is not against you is for you.” DEEP SHEET: Sermon Study Questions 1. Why do you think Luke ends the Galilean Ministry with this emphasis on the disciples’ frailty? What does this imply for us? 2. How does the immediate context of Jesus’ passion prediction highlight the folly of the disciples’ argument? How does their thinking contrast with Jesus’ mindset? 3. How do vv. 46-48 help explain why the disciples misunderstood in the previous passage? How does our self-centeredness and pursuit of earthly glory smother our understanding of God’s truth? 4. What is Jesus illustrating with the child, and how does this reorient the disciples? What does the Lord use to reorient us as we get distracted with our own “greatness”? 5. What is greatness according to Jesus? How is this so different from our culture and the desires of our own flesh? 6. How does the theme of pride connect these two paragraphs (vv. 46-48 and vv. 49-50)? What do these passages teach us about humility? 7. What sinful tendency is Jesus addressing in v. 50? What does it practically look like to heed these words in light of other biblical teaching? References: Matthew 20:17-28 (corporate reading); 18:1-5; Mark 9:33-41; 1 Peter 5:5; Luke 14:11; Philippians 2:3; 1 Corinthians 3:3; Luke 22:24-27; 9:54; 6:13; Titus 1:10-11.
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Aug 3, 2025Tap to summarizeSermon 40 in Series Luke 9:37-45 [37] On the next day, when they had come down from the mountain, a great crowd met him. [38] And behold, a man from the crowd cried out, “Teacher, I beg you to look at my son, for he is my only child. [39] And behold, a spirit seizes him, and he suddenly cries out. It convulses him so that he foams at the mouth, and shatters him, and will hardly leave him. [40] And I begged your disciples to cast it out, but they could not.” [41] Jesus answered, “O faithless and twisted generation, how long am I to be with you and bear with you? Bring your son here.” [42] While he was coming, the demon threw him to the ground and convulsed him. But Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit and healed the boy, and gave him back to his father. [43] And all were astonished at the majesty of God. But while they were all marveling at everything he was doing, Jesus said to his disciples, [44] “Let these words sink into your ears: The Son of Man is about to be delivered into the hands of men.” [45] But they did not understand this saying, and it was concealed from them, so that they might not perceive it. And they were afraid to ask him about this saying. DEEP SHEET: Sermon Study Questions 1. What does it practically mean to listen to Jesus as the Father commanded from the cloud? How does this inform our view of Scripture? 2. Why do you think Luke ends this large section on the Galilean ministry with the failures of Jesus’ disciples? How does this prepare for what follows? 3. What contrasts are drawn between Jesus and his disciples? What effect do they have on the reader? 4. What is the two-fold problem that the boy’s father presents to Jesus? How does Jesus respond, and to what extent are his words directed at his disciples? 5. What attributes of Jesus stand out in this passage? How does it fit with what we’ve seen already in Luke? 6. How does Jesus’ single-minded focus on the cross contrast with the disciples’ lack of understanding? Where do we see both human responsibility and divine sovereignty? References: Mark 9:14-32 (corporate reading); Philippians 2:8; Matthew 24:30; Titus 2:13; Luke 7:12; 8:42; Matthew 17:15, 20; Luke 9:1-2; 8:25; Genesis 6:9; Luke 9:22; Isaiah 53:3.
Transcribe →The Shining Son
Jul 27, 2025Tap to summarizeSermon 39 in Series Luke 9:28-36 [28] Now about eight days after these sayings he took with him Peter and John and James and went up on the mountain to pray. [29] And as he was praying, the appearance of his face was altered, and his clothing became dazzling white. [30] And behold, two men were talking with him, Moses and Elijah, [31] who appeared in glory and spoke of his departure, which he was about to accomplish at Jerusalem. [32] Now Peter and those who were with him were heavy with sleep, but when they became fully awake they saw his glory and the two men who stood with him. [33] And as the men were parting from him, Peter said to Jesus, “Master, it is good that we are here. Let us make three tents, one for you and one for Moses and one for Elijah”—not knowing what he said. [34] As he was saying these things, a cloud came and overshadowed them, and they were afraid as they entered the cloud. [35] And a voice came out of the cloud, saying, “This is my Son, my Chosen One; listen to him!” [36] And when the voice had spoken, Jesus was found alone. And they kept silent and told no one in those days anything of what they had seen. DEEP SHEET: Sermon Study Questions 1. Why is the Transfiguration placed here? What impact is it meant to have on the disciples (and the Christian reader) in light of what Jesus has just told them? 2. What does it mean to say that the cross must come before the crown? How does Satan tempt us to lose sight of this? 3. How does Luke describe Jesus’ glory? What is the significance of Moses and Elijah? 4. What is the topic of conversation between Jesus and these two Old Testament figures? How does the exodus from Egypt prefigure the greater Exodus through Christ? 5. What’s wrong with Peter’s proposal? How is the voice from the cloud an answer to Herod, a correction of Peter, and a confirmation and charge for all three disciples? 6. How does this passage inform our view of Christ and the Trinity? How does it motivate us to behold Christ’s glory in Scripture? References: 2 Peter 1:1-21 (corporate reading); Luke 4:5-7; Matthew 17:2; Mark 9:3; Exodus 34:29; Genesis 3:15; 12:3; 1 John 1:1-2; John 1:14; 2 Corinthians 3:18; Philippians 3:21; John 17:24; 1 Peter 5:10; Mark 9:6; Exodus 40:34-35; Matthew 17:5; Luke 3:22; Psalm 2:7; Isaiah 42:1; Deuteronomy 18:15; Matthew 17:6
Transcribe →The Church that Refreshes
Jul 20, 2025Tap to summarize2 Corinthians 7:13-16 [13] Therefore we are comforted. And besides our own comfort, we rejoiced still more at the joy of Titus, because his spirit has been refreshed by you all. [14] For whatever boasts I made to him about you, I was not put to shame. But just as everything we said to you was true, so also our boasting before Titus has proved true. [15] And his affection for you is even greater, as he remembers the obedience of you all, how you received him with fear and trembling. [16] I rejoice, because I have complete confidence in you. DEEP SHEET: Sermon Study Questions 1. What does it mean that Titus was “refreshed” by the Corinthians (v. 13; cf. v. 7)? In what ways was he refreshed by them? 2. What does it mean that Paul made “boasts” about the Corinthians to Titus (v. 14)? How is this related to Paul having “complete confidence” in them (v. 16)? 3. Share how you have been refreshed by the church. 4. If Paul made boasts about the Corinthians, how can we similarly boast in other churches and gospel partners? What should we boast about? 5. What is so “refreshing” about a Christian who receives the word with humility and obedience (v. 15)? 6. How can we nurture being a church that is receptive, responsive, repentant and replenishing? 7. What might lead to a church being “permanently closed”? What should FCC do or continue doing to ensure its ministry continues for centuries? 8. If Christ is our chief joy and source of greatest comfort, what is significant about the fact that we see so many examples in Paul’s writing of other Christians being the source of his joy (v. 13)? References: imbedded in sermon.
Transcribe →Following Jesus
Jul 13, 2025Tap to summarizeSermon 38 in Series Luke 9:23-27 [23] And he said to all, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. [24] For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will save it. [25] For what does it profit a man if he gains the whole world and loses or forfeits himself? [26] For whoever is ashamed of me and of my words, of him will the Son of Man be ashamed when he comes in his glory and the glory of the Father and of the holy angels. [27] But I tell you truly, there are some standing here who will not taste death until they see the kingdom of God.” DEEP SHEET: Sermon Study Questions 1. What is the logic between this passage and what we covered last week? Why did the disciples struggle to understand all of this? 2. How does Jesus characterize what it means to follow him? How does this both reiterate and add to what we’ve seen about discipleship in Luke so far? 3. How does this passage motivate, clarify, convict, and aid our evangelism? What does it look like to live this out in practice? 4. As we take this passage together with Paul’s words in Acts 20:24, how does this mindset run totally contrary to the world’s thinking? 5. As Jesus describes it, what happens when one lives to save/ love his or her own life? How can we help our kids to understand the foolishness of such a life? 6. In what ways are we tempted to be ashamed of Jesus and his word? How does being part of a local church help us maintain a vibrant, clear, and bold witness? 7. What does it mean to say that a view of the cross always sees the glory on the horizon? How does hope fuel daily cross-bearing? References: Matthew 10:16-39 (corporate reading); Luke 2:30-32; Matthew 16:17; Luke 5:10-11, 27-28; Philippians 2:3-4; Romans 8:13; 2 Corinthians 5:15; Acts 20:24; Luke 14:26-27; John 12:25; Acts 14:19; 17:32; 1 Corinthians 1:23; Romans 1:16; 2 Peter 1:16-18.
Transcribe →The Central Q&A
Jul 6, 2025Tap to summarizeSermon 37 in Series Luke 9:18-22 [18] Now it happened that as he was praying alone, the disciples were with him. And he asked them, “Who do the crowds say that I am?” [19] And they answered, “John the Baptist. But others say, Elijah, and others, that one of the prophets of old has risen.” [20] Then he said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” And Peter answered, “The Christ of God.” [21] And he strictly charged and commanded them to tell this to no one, [22] saying, “The Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and on the third day be raised.” (ESV) DEEP SHEET: Sermon Study Questions 1. Why does Luke draw attention to the fact that Jesus is praying? How does this connect to what we’ve seen earlier in the Gospel? 2. As we consider the various opinions about Jesus reflected in this passage, what do people in our culture say about him? How can these wrong views sometimes seep into our thinking? 3. In what ways are you specifically teaching your kids who Jesus is? How can you practically deepen your family’s Christology? 4. As Luke describes it, what was Jesus’ immediate response to Peter’s confession? Why is it surprising and how do we make sense of it? 5. How does Jesus clarify what it means to be the Christ? How was this contrary even to the thinking of his disciples? 6. Why does this passage represent a turning point in the overall narrative of Luke’s Gospel? How does it reveal his purposes in writing? References: Colossians 1:3-20 (corporate reading); John 6:35; Luke 3:21; 5:16; 6:12; 8:25; 9:7-9; Matthew 16:14, 17; Psalm 2:2; 2 Samuel 7:12-13; Daniel 7:13-14; Isaiah 9:6; Luke 2:11; John 12:32; Luke 19:10; Matthew 28:19; John 6:15; Isaiah 53:6; Matthew 16:21-23; Acts 2:23; Luke 24:6-7.
Transcribe →Adorning the Doctrine of God
Jun 29, 2025Tap to summarizeTitus 2:1-10 [1] But as for you, teach what accords with sound doctrine. [2] Older men are to be sober-minded, dignified, self-controlled, sound in faith, in love, and in steadfastness. [3] Older women likewise are to be reverent in behavior, not slanderers or slaves to much wine. They are to teach what is good, [4] and so train the young women to love their husbands and children, [5] to be self-controlled, pure, working at home, kind, and submissive to their own husbands, that the word of God may not be reviled. [6] Likewise, urge the younger men to be self-controlled. [7] Show yourself in all respects to be a model of good works, and in your teaching show integrity, dignity, [8] and sound speech that cannot be condemned, so that an opponent may be put to shame, having nothing evil to say about us. [9] Bondservants are to be submissive to their own masters in everything; they are to be well-pleasing, not argumentative, [10] not pilfering, but showing all good faith, so that in everything they may adorn the doctrine of God our Savior. DEEP SHEET: Sermon Study Questions 1. How would you define sound doctrine? What distinguishes sound doctrine (2:11-14) from unhealthy teaching (1:1-16)? 2. What is the role of older men and women in the body of Christ? 3. How is self-control central to this passage? How do we grow in the ability to curb our desires and impulses? 4. In what ways do the lives of believers bring glory to God and silence God’s opponents? Why does this matter? 5. How does this passage help us to realize the importance of our daily actions? 6. How does waiting for Christ’s return shape our day to day living as individuals and as a church? References: 1 Timothy 1:10, 1 Timothy 3:14-16, 2 Timothy 2, Titus 1:1, Lev 19:32, Job 12:12, Proverbs 16:31, 1 Thess. 5:6-7, 1 Peter 1:13, 1 Peter 3: 3-4, 1 Corinthians 9:4-27, Galatians 5:6, Nehemiah 5:9
Transcribe →Five Thousand Fed
Jun 22, 2025Tap to summarizeSermon 36 in Series Luke 9:10-17 [10] On their return the apostles told him all that they had done. And he took them and withdrew apart to a town called Bethsaida. [11] When the crowds learned it, they followed him, and he welcomed them and spoke to them of the kingdom of God and cured those who had need of healing. [12] Now the day began to wear away, and the twelve came and said to him, “Send the crowd away to go into the surrounding villages and countryside to find lodging and get provisions, for we are here in a desolate place.” [13] But he said to them, “You give them something to eat.” They said, “We have no more than five loaves and two fish—unless we are to go and buy food for all these people.” [14] For there were about five thousand men. And he said to his disciples, “Have them sit down in groups of about fifty each.” [15] And they did so, and had them all sit down. [16] And taking the five loaves and the two fish, he looked up to heaven and said a blessing over them. Then he broke the loaves and gave them to the disciples to set before the crowd. [17] And they all ate and were satisfied. And what was left over was picked up, twelve baskets of broken pieces. DEEP SHEET: Sermon Study Questions 1. Where do we see the emphasis on Jesus’ identity in the immediate context of this passage? How does that inform our reading of it? 2. What does this passage reveal about Jesus’ priorities? How does this push against the grain of our culture? 3. Why should it be surprising that Jesus’ apostles want to send the crowd away? How does this reiterate our propensity to forget? 4. What does the boy’s little meal and Jesus’ multiplication of it teach us about stewardship? What about the use of the disciples to distribute the food? 5. What characteristics of Christ does this narrative highlight? How does it point towards the Lord’s Supper and the cross? 6. In light of John 6, how does this miracle bring together spiritual and physical provision? In what ways does that encourage you to trust and persevere in everyday life? References: John 6:22-40 (corporate reading); John 1:1-3, 14; Luke 10:20; Mark 6:31, 33, 34, 37; Matthew 14:14; Luke 5:1-11; John 2:1-12; John 6:5-6; 2 Kings 4:42-44; Ephesians 3:20; Philippians 4:19.
Transcribe →Authority & Power Extended
Jun 15, 2025Tap to summarizeSermon 35 in Series Luke 9:1-9 [1] And he called the twelve together and gave them power and authority over all demons and to cure diseases, [2] and he sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal. [3] And he said to them, “Take nothing for your journey, no staff, nor bag, nor bread, nor money; and do not have two tunics. [4] And whatever house you enter, stay there, and from there depart. [5] And wherever they do not receive you, when you leave that town shake off the dust from your feet as a testimony against them.” [6] And they departed and went through the villages, preaching the gospel and healing everywhere. [7] Now Herod the tetrarch heard about all that was happening, and he was perplexed, because it was said by some that John had been raised from the dead, [8] by some that Elijah had appeared, and by others that one of the prophets of old had risen. [9] Herod said, “John I beheaded, but who is this about whom I hear such things?” And he sought to see him. DEEP SHEET: Sermon Study Questions 1. As we reflect on Father’s Day, why is it so important for dads to cultivate their own walk with the Lord in shepherding their children? How do we sometimes lose sight of this basic truth? 2. How does this sending out of the disciples point back to previous sections in Luke? How does it anticipate Acts? 3. What does this passage teach us about discipleship? How does it motivate you to share Christ and to trust him for provisions? 4. Where do the disciples get their authority and power? What happens when the Christian forgets this? 5. How does Jesus prepare his disciples for rejection? Why should we not be surprised when people reject us? 6. What is the connection between vv. 1-6 and 7-9? What does this imply about the significance of our work for the Lord? 7. How does Herod’s comment in v. 9 prepare the reader for Peter’s confession? How does it lean towards the cross? References: Luke 4:31-44; 6:12-16; 5:10; 11:18-20; Matthew 10:8, 10; Mark 6:7-8; Luke 22:35-38; 10:16; Acts 13:51; Mark 6:12; Luke 24:47-49; Acts 1:8; Hebrews 2:3-4; Luke 3:19-20; 9:18-20; 8:25; 23:8-11; 13:31.
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