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Christ’s Transforming Power
Christ’s Transforming Power – Matthew 8:1-17
Sermon Notes:
Two themes we see:
1)
2)
Understanding Christ’s ministry:
The ____________ healing that marked the inbreaking of the Kingdom.
Points toward ↓
The ____________ healing (redemption) accomplished at the cross.
Is a down-payment of ↓
The ____________ healing of resurrection and dwelling with God in the New Creation.
Digging Deeper:
- What evidence do we see in this text that the Kingdom of God has arrived? How does this point to Jesus being the promised Messiah?
- What do you learn about Jesus from this passage? May you praise Him and rejoice in Him!
- How has Jesus already begun to reverse the curse of sin? When and how will He ultimately/completely reverse it?
Other Passages to Consider:
Isa 25:6-9; 53:1-6; 61:1-3; 65:17-25; Mk 1:21-45; Lk 7:1-5; Eph 2:1-9; Rev 19:1-10; 21:1-8.
Some People Just Don't Get It
Some People Just Don't Get It - 2 Chronicles 28:1-7, 16-27
Sermon Notes:
Introduction: The story of King Ahaz
The Pattern
In the New Testament, we see that ____________________ is a priority for ____________________.
A ____________________ for unbelievers.
Conclusion
Saved by Christ
Saved by Christ – Romans 5:6-11
Digging Deeper:
- Note the four ways we are described in this passage. How does this highlight the greatness of God’s love?
- What present results of our salvation have we already experienced? What aspects of our salvation do we await in the future?
- How does our present salvation guarantee our future? How are both our present and future salvation connected to the work of Christ?
- How should the assurance of both our present and future salvation affect our lives?
Other Passages to Consider:
Jn 3:3-6; 3:16; 15:13; Rom 1:18; 3:10-26; 4:24-25; 5:1-5; 6:5; 8:30 1 Cor 2:14; 2 Cor 5:19-20; Eph 2:1-5; Col 1:21-23; 1 Thess 1:10; 1 Jn 4:10
A Life Built on Christ
A Life Built on Christ – Matthew 7:24-29
Digging Deeper:
- What is the difference in the way the two houses were built? What does this difference symbolize in their lives? How does this difference affect the outcome of the houses? To what is Jesus ultimately referring?
- Upon what is your life being built? What does it look like to have a life built on Christ?
- What impact does the Word of God have on your life? How can you guard against being a hearer only?
Other Passages to Consider:
Matt 16:13-18; Luke 6:46-49; 11:27-28; 1 Cor 3:11; Titus 1:15-16; James 1:22-24; 2:14-26; 1 Jn 2:3-6.