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Jesus is God! – Study of Luke Part 10-No One Is Good But One. Luke 18:9-43.
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Jesus is God! – Study of LukePart 10-No One Is Good But One Luke 18:9-43
Last week we unpacked the truth that Jesus is God and today we are settling into a passage of Scripture where God demonstrates His deity by extending salvation to those who believe. The story of Luke 18 is one, namely God’s provision and our need, told in 4 parts. This morning I encourage you to dive into the text and seek to identify yourself in the passage. I am praying that God will drive home your need to forsake the self-centered, self-dependent life and cry out to Him for the provisions that only He can give.
Part 1 (vs. 9-14)Moral Mark or Sinful Sam? Moral Mark Sinful Sam Tax Collector-HIGHLY SINFUL Broken Humble Crying for mercy **Left Justified!! • Pharisee-HIGHLY RELIGIOUS • morally upright • Proud • Condescending • self-dependent • vocal about his goodness
Part 2: (15-17)Guarded Gary or Trusting Timmy? Guarded Gary Trusting Timmy Children Innocent Open **We are all called to child-like acceptance of Christ and His Provision • Disciples • Sought to protect Jesus from wasting his time
Part 3 (vs. 18-30)Planner Pete or Open-Handed Harry? Planner Pete Open-Handed Harry Disciples Left All without a safety net! **Jesus promised an abundance of eternal riches with no regrets! • Dependent on Self • Loved his security bought with money and his own righteousness • Flush with the things of this world • Planning for eternity of his own provisions • Diversified portfolio
Part 4 (vs. 35-43)Blind and Broken Bob Blind Man Unable to help himself Wouldn’t stop pursuing Jesus Scorned by the onlookers **RECEIVED HIS SIGHT!
Don’t Try to Earn the Righteousness the God alone can give! Trusting Self? • Moral Mark • Guarded Gary • Planner Pete Trusting Jesus? • Sinful Sam • Trusting Timmy • Open-Handed Harry • Blind and Broken Bob