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Surrendering to King Jesus – Lk.9:18-27

Surrendering to King Jesus – Lk.9:18-27. 1. The BIG problem a. Our hearts are “idol factories” - the story of Israel - our own hearts – money, pleasure, possessions, power etc 2. Sin drags us down – Gen.3; 4:7 etc Radical surgery is needed. 2. God’s radical solution .

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Surrendering to King Jesus – Lk.9:18-27

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  1. Surrendering to King Jesus – Lk.9:18-27 1. The BIG problem a. Our hearts are “idol factories” - the story of Israel - our own hearts – money, pleasure, possessions, power etc 2. Sin drags us down – Gen.3; 4:7 etc Radical surgery is needed

  2. 2. God’s radical solution a. God comes as the Great Saviour The O.T. promised a Messiah Jesus comes as the Messiah –v.21 This is God himself who has come b. The salvation is through radical means 1. It involves the death of the Saviour -Bearing the consequences of human sin -Conquering sin & death – Rom.8:3,4 -The believer dies with Christ – Rom.6:6,7

  3. Salvation through radical means 2. It brings resurrection life - Jesus rose showing he had conquered - The believer in Jesus receives resurrection life – Rom.6:4,5; 2Cor.5:17 God brings about radical surgery through his radical salvation

  4. 3. Living as Jesus’ disciples a. Deny ourselves –v.23 Surrendering to Jesus – “Your will be done” - Heart & mind – contrast Lot’s wife, Demas - 2Tim.4:10 • Body – Rom.12:1,2 When you focus on yourself you lose out. Doing God’s will is LIFE – v.24-27

  5. b. Take up your cross daily –v.23 1. Your old self died with Jesus – Rom.6:6 2. There is a battle – Gal.5:16,17 Radical measures are needed – Col.3:5-9; Eph.4:31; Titus 2:11-14; Mt.5:27-30 ACT TODAY c. Follow Jesus –v.23

  6. 4. Taking stock a. What is your goal in life? b. Resurrection comes after death - new believer – old self is crucified with Christ, they receive new life - mature disciple – put to death sinful acts & attitudes, new life bubbles up c. Have you surrendered everything to Jesus – Rom.12:1,2

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