DPC Bible Talks 2009 Dubbo Presbyterian Church

What does Jesus expect of His followers?
Introduction
1. Following Jesus means no earthly security (verses 57-58)

2. Following Jesus means no reason to delay proclaiming the gospel (verses 59-60)

3. Following Jesus means no one else is more important (verse 61-62)

Conclusion

What do you need this Christmas?
1.0 A desperate man

2.0 A desperate woman

3.0 Christmas: a time for desperate people

No Fear !
1.0 A scary situation #1 - nature

Something scarier

2.0 A scary situation #2 - the supernatural

Something scarier

the story of the seed
hearing
1.0 Deaf Israel (4:1-20)

2.0 Now is the time to listen (4:21-25)

3.0 The day of harvest (4:26-34)

God's flock
Bradman's bat and God's flock
1.0 Caring (v1-5)

2.0 Cared for (v6-7)

3.0 Careful (8-11)

glory bound

Suffering servants
1.0 "But..."
2.0 Continue to do good... no buts
a) because the eyes of the Lord are in the righteous (3:19-16)

b) because Christ suffered for sins (3:17-4:21)

c) because the end of all things is near (4:3-11)

d) because you participated in the sufferings of Christ (4:12-19)

3.0 Continue to do good... as aliens and strangers in the world