Part 3 "Deliverance from Our Second-guessing" John 20:19-31 Deliverance from second-guessing the claims of Jesus demands that we: 1. DEVELOP A RELATIONSHIP WITH A DISCIPLE WHO DOUBTED. THOMAS WAS: * A FISHERMAN (John 21:1-3) * A FOLLOWER OF CHRIST (Luke 6:13-16) * FOCUSED ON FINDING ANSWERS (John 14:5) 2. DEFEND AGAINST THE RISKS SURROUNDING THE DOWNWARD OF SPIRAL DOUBT. DOUBT LEADS US DOWN THE PATH OF: * DESERTION (v.19) * DELAY (v. 24) * DENIAL (v.25a) * DEMAND (v.25b) 3. DEEPEN OUR RESOLVE TO DISARM THE DOUBTS OF LIFE. DOUBT IS DISARMED BY: * DRAWING CLOSE TO JESUS (v.26) * BELIEVING THE DEMONSTRATIONS GIVEN TO US. (v. 27) * DECLARING OUR ALLEGIANCE TO GOD. (vv. 28-29) * DEVOTING OURSELVES TO THE WORD OF GOD. (vv. 30-31)
Part 2 "Deliverance from our sin" John 20:1-18 Our deliverance from sin: 1. Requires finding success in overcoming great obstacles. The resurrection overcomes our: * Suffering * Sorrow * Shame * Sin 2. Is realized through a startling observation. Three different observations are seen: * Peter observes with curiosity * John observes carefully * Mary observes completely 3. Results in sharing with others. Our sharing should include: * The resurrection of Christ * Our spiritual reversal * Our new relationship
Part One: Deliverance from Our Suffering John 19:1-42 1. The suffering of Christ involved rebukes and condemnation. (1-17) Jesus was rebuked and condemned by: * Ruthless men (2-3) * Religious leaders (4-7,15) * Rulers (6-16) * Robbers (18) * A riotous mob (Luke 23:21-23) * Regular people 2. The suffering of Jesus resulted in a crucifixion. (18-29) The crucifixion of Jesus: * Was painful (18) * Fulfilled prophecy (24,36) * Pays the penalty for our sin 3. The suffering of Jesus involved a remarkable conquest. (30-42) This conquest of Christ: * Involved a cry (18) * Was complete (Hebrews 10:12) * Is to be continued (John 20:1)
God in 3-D Part 32 John 11 Jesus: The answer to our death Our answer to death is found in: 1. The passion of Christ This passion: * Present in our problems * Personal * Powerful 2. The plans of Christ We must remember that Christ's plans: Always demonstrates the glory of god * May involve a delay * Are used to deepen our faith * Are clearly declared 3. The power of Christ This power brings * Life * Liberty * Light This miracle is possible no matter the: * Obstacle * Odor
God in 3-D Part 30 Jesus: "The answer to man's despair" John 6:15-21 In our times of despair we must remember: 1. The providence of Christ. 2. The plans of Christ. 3. The prayer of Christ 4. The presence of Christ 5. The power of Christ 6. The purposes of Christ
God in 3-D Part 29 Jesus: The answer to our desire John 6:1-15 We can find the fulfillment and contentment in Jesus because: 1. There is no problem too big for Jesus to solve. When we face times of obstacles we must remember that: * Jesus always recognizes the problem * The solution requires us to exhibit faith * Our response will fall short without faith 2. There is no person too small to serve Jesus. * We are called to serve no matter the size of the gift * Our service to God runs parallel with the sacrifice of the giver. * Our service to God may be second-guessed by others. If we desire to be used by God we must: * Transfer all that we have to Jesus * Allow Jesus to transform it for his glory 3. There is no other provision that results in such a great satisfaction. This provision that comes from Christ: * Strengthens the faltering * Stuffs the famished * Supplies His followers