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June 23, 2019

Four Lessons for Disciples

Luke 17:1-10
1 Then He said to the disciples, “It is impossible that no offenses should come, but woe to him through whom they do come!
2 “It would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck, and he were thrown into the sea, than that he should offend one of these little ones.
3 “Take heed to yourselves. If your brother sins against you, rebuke him; and if he repents, forgive him.
4 “And if he sins against you seven times in a day, and seven times in a day returns to you,[fn] saying, ‘I repent,’ you shall forgive him.”
5 And the apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith.”
6 So the Lord said, “If you have faith as a mustard seed, you can say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be pulled up by the roots and be planted in the sea,’ and it would obey you.
7 “And which of you, having a servant plowing or tending sheep, will say to him when he has come in from the field, ‘Come at once and sit down to eat’?
8 “But will he not rather say to him, ‘Prepare something for my supper, and gird yourself and serve me till I have eaten and drunk, and afterward you will eat and drink’?
9 “Does he thank that servant because he did the things that were commanded him? I think not.
10 “So likewise you, when you have done all those things which you are commanded, say, ‘We are unprofitable servants. We have done what was our duty to do.’ ”


Main Topics/Questions

Please consider the following topics/questions as you listen to the sermon:
1. Why does Jesus tell us that it is impossible that no offenses or stumbling blocks will come?
2. How do people react when a scandal comes? How should we react?
3. How serious is it to offends or scandalizes the "little ones"? What does that mean? Who are the "little ones"?
4. What should you do when someone sins against you? What should be our goals when we confront someone? What are some things we should not do?
5. What is possible for you and I to do with only faith the size of a mustard seed? How?
6. How is the slavery (indentured service) mentioned in these verses different from the chattel slavery practiced in early American history and the sex trafficking slavery of today? How are verses 7 - 10 like what many of us experience today? How should we view what we do?

Conclusion:


There is honor in serving others for Christ. There is honor in serving your family for Christ. So quit looking for ways in which you can be thanked or praised. Instead think about how you can honor Christ in your work and in your family and you will live a much more fulfilled life.

What a tremendous duty and honor it is to serve our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ since He is the one who loved us so much that He died to forgive us of all our sins.

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Do you feel an emptiness in your life? Are you seeking answers but don't know where to look? Have you ever wondered if you are good enough? Please read the summary of the gospel message, "Four Things You Need to Know About God"

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June 16, 2019

The Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus

Luke 16:19-31
19 “There was a certain rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen and fared sumptuously every day.
20 “But there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, full of sores, who was laid at his gate,
21 “desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell[fn] from the rich man’s table. Moreover the dogs came and licked his sores.
22 “So it was that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels to Abraham’s bosom. The rich man also died and was buried.
23 “And being in torments in Hades, he lifted up his eyes and saw Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.
24 “Then he cried and said, ‘Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus that he may dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame.’
25 “But Abraham said, ‘Son, remember that in your lifetime you received your good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things; but now he is comforted and you are tormented.
26 ‘And besides all this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed, so that those who want to pass from here to you cannot, nor can those from there pass to us.’
27 “Then he said, ‘I beg you therefore, father, that you would send him to my father’s house,
28 ‘for I have five brothers, that he may testify to them, lest they also come to this place of torment.’
29 “Abraham said to him, ‘They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them.’
30 “And he said, ‘No, father Abraham; but if one goes to them from the dead, they will repent.’
31 “But he said to him, ‘If they do not hear Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded though one rise from the dead.’ ”


Main Topics/Questions

Please consider the following topics/questions as you listen to the sermon:
1. How is this parable different from other parables?
2. How do we know the Lazarus of this parable is not the Lazarus in John Chapter 11?
3. What is the main point Jesus is making in Luke 16:19-21?
4. What happens after a believer dies? What happens to non-believers?
5. How do some people misunderstand the Parable of the Rich Man? What is humanity’s biggest problems?
6. What is hell like? In what areas does it appear Jesus is using figurative language?
7. What is the most important point Jesus wants to teach us?

Conclusion:

This is the biggest of the many teaching points here in Christ’s parable. Do you want to encourage people to repent? Do you want people to come to a saving faith in the Lord Jesus Christ? Do you want people to go to heaven instead of hell? Give them Scripture. Teach them God’s Word. Preach what the Holy Bible has to say. Because if the Bible doesn’t convince people to repent and believe, nothing else will. Not even a miracle. Without faith in God’s Word even miracles will be misinterpreted. It is only when you believe in Scripture to begin with that miracles make sense and strengthen your faith. So if you want to see the Holy Spirit move in a genuine way give people the Bible the Holy Spirit inspired. Yes it is a stumbling block to some. Yes it is foolishness to others. But to the rest it is the power of God to salvation. So don’t focus on the fluff. People need the Lord and they only get to Him through the Word.

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Pray

Do you feel an emptiness in your life? Are you seeking answers but don't know where to look? Have you ever wondered if you are good enough? Please read the summary of the gospel message, "Four Things You Need to Know About God"

Please send an email to the Pastor if you have questions.

Life Verse

1 Peter 3:15, "But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear."

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