When We Come To See Jesus – What Do We See?

John 1:43-46

Apr 1, 2001 AM

Introduction

1. When I can to see-from men to Jesus.

2. A caged lion is a lion, yet not (Luke 5:36-39; cf. Matt. 5:17-20)

1. Substance in simplicity

· A manger (Luke 2:8-16)

· No compelling outward attractiveness (Isaiah 53:2)

· A Cross (Mark 15:21-25)

2. Rock Solid Foundation Values

· Mark 12:28-31

· Matthew 7:12

· John 13:34-35

· Matthew 23:23; Luke 11:42

3. Life In A Context Supplied By God

· Zeal (John 2:13-17)

· Radical change (John 3:1-3)

· Focus (John 4:31-34)

· Agenda (John 5:43-44)

· Exclusivity (John 6:66-68)

4. Leadership of:

· Service - Matthew 20: 25-27

· Compassion - Matthew 9: 35-38

· Condemnation - Matthew 23:1-39

· Principle - Mark 12:14

5. Longsuffering Yet Uncompromising

· Rest - Matthew 11:28-30

· Challenge - Matthew 10:34-39

1. Jesus’ identity must be accepted fully.

2. Otherwise we cannot follow him.

3. All human cages will prove inadequate for holding Christ.

Edwin

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