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Saved by our Shepherd-King
Saved by our Shepherd-King–Zechariah 9-11
Notes:
How they will be saved from this mess:
1) God will defeat their enemies… - 9:1-8
…through His future King… - 9:9-13
…delivering His people – 9:14-17
2) God will raise up new leadership to __________________ – 10:1-11:3
How they got into this mess:
The people rejected _____________________ – 11:4-17
- What kind of Messiah were the Jews expecting? How was Jesus different and similar?
- How are we like sheep? What makes Jesus the Good Shepherd?
- What enemies has Jesus rescued us from? How will He deliver us in the future?
Other passages to consider:
Ps 23; 95:6-7; Ezek 34; Mt 21:5; Jn 10:1-18; 12:15; 2 Cor 10:4; Eph 2:14-18; 6:10-20; Col 1:20; Rev 19:11-21.
I am Forever Loved by God and Dependent on His Grace
I am forever loved by God and dependent on His grace – Romans 8:38-39, 2 Corinthians 9:8
Notes:
- Does God’s love for us change based on our performance? Why or why not?
- What are the two meanings for grace in Scripture?
- How is the Christian life, from beginning to end, all of grace?
Other passages to consider:
Jn 1:14-17; 17:23; Acts 13:43; Rom 5:20-6:1; 8:38-39; 1 Cor 15:10; 2 Cor 9:8; 12:9; Eph 1:5-6; 2:5-9; Col 2:6-7; 2 Tim 2:1; Heb 4:14-16; 13:9.
Who Will Be Saved
Who Will Be Saved?
Matthew 19:13-30
Notes
1) To be saved you must…
a. Come to Christ in – vv13-15.
b. Follow Christ in – vv16-24.
2) Salvation is completely – vv25-26.
3) Following Christ will – vv27-30.
Digging Deeper:
-What kind of heart attitude is necessary for one to be saved?
-What was Jesus exposing to the rich young man? What does this teach us about what it means to follow Christ?
-Who or what has first place in your life?
-How does this text encourage Christians that it is worth the cost of following Jesus?
Other passages to consider:
Ex 20:1-17; Mt 5:3; 6:24; 16:24-26; 18:1-3; Jn 3:3-8; Eph 2:1-9; Phil 3:4-9.
Delivered by Christ
Delivered by Christ – Matthew 12:22-32
Sermon Notes:
Digging Deeper:
- What did Jesus casting out the demon demonstrate?
- When did Christ defeat Satan? How is Jesus currently plundering Satan’s house?
- Why is it not possible to remain neutral about Christ?
Other passages to consider:
Luke 4:17-21; 2 Cor 4:3-7; Eph 2:1-10; 4:8-10; 6:10-20; Phil 2:6-11; Col 1:13-14; 2:15; Titus 3:3-7