Where did Jesus come from? We all have a family tree full of amazing people and full of less than amazing people who did some awful things!
Judah and Tamar
Genesis 38:1-10
Everything in this time evolved around an inheritance. There was a financial motive not to produce an heir for his brother.
Genesis 15:1-3
Genesis 38:11-26
Judah and Tamar were both sinners! Both did things that defiled God! Both were equally guilty of sin!
Judah and Tamar where not defined by their sins!
Genesis 44:30-34
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Thursday, November 29, 2018
Saturday, November 17, 2018
The story of the figs! Where is the fruit!
The story of the figs! Where is the fruit!
Luke 13:6-7
The fig tree was a very important fruit tree in Jesus time! The tree was in the vineyard and was protected, nurtured and kept safe! It should have produced fruit! Jesus used this story to explain that judgement is coming for people who do not bear the fruit of repentance.
So what is the context our this story? Look at Luke 13:1-5. Jesus is telling the religious leaders that judgement is coming and repentance is needed! The barren tree and the owner of the tree are the characters in the story. What can we learn from them?
The barren tree is useless! It's worthless to the owner. What use are you putting your life too? Are you being used by God? The barren tree is actually he serving good. The fig tree was in the way. The owner asked why should it take up the good soil if it was not going to bear fruit? The barren tree invites destruction! Who's fault was it? The sun, the soil, the air? The tree condemned itself by not doing what a tree was created to do! Matthew 7:19 when a tree bears fruit you see it. There's noticeable change.
The owner. The owner had amazing patience! Fig trees produced crops multiple times a year. The owner was obviously watching in anticipation. The owner did everything he could to help the barren tree for fill its purpose! The owner wants the tree to be successful!
Luke 13:6-7
The fig tree was a very important fruit tree in Jesus time! The tree was in the vineyard and was protected, nurtured and kept safe! It should have produced fruit! Jesus used this story to explain that judgement is coming for people who do not bear the fruit of repentance.
So what is the context our this story? Look at Luke 13:1-5. Jesus is telling the religious leaders that judgement is coming and repentance is needed! The barren tree and the owner of the tree are the characters in the story. What can we learn from them?
The barren tree is useless! It's worthless to the owner. What use are you putting your life too? Are you being used by God? The barren tree is actually he serving good. The fig tree was in the way. The owner asked why should it take up the good soil if it was not going to bear fruit? The barren tree invites destruction! Who's fault was it? The sun, the soil, the air? The tree condemned itself by not doing what a tree was created to do! Matthew 7:19 when a tree bears fruit you see it. There's noticeable change.
The owner. The owner had amazing patience! Fig trees produced crops multiple times a year. The owner was obviously watching in anticipation. The owner did everything he could to help the barren tree for fill its purpose! The owner wants the tree to be successful!
You cannot replace Gods thinking with man's reasoni
You cannot replace Gods thinking with man's reasoning! That is a recipe for disaster!
Psalms 119:10; John 17:17; Psalms 119:5-6
The bible is a boundary marker for truth. As long as we stay within the boundary markers of the Lord we will be blessed. God uses the bible to set up boundary markers for his house and the way we should live.
Exodus 19:10 -- God expects his boundary to be protected by his people! One of the functions of Gods house is to protect Gods family! It is our responsibility to protect Gods boundary and protect his house!
The first thing that can encroach Gods boundary is us. We have a history for trying to move the boundary markers because things may get a little uncomfortable! We allow society to influence our thinking and influence the boundary that God has set up.
Psalms 119:12-16
Psalms 119:10; John 17:17; Psalms 119:5-6
The bible is a boundary marker for truth. As long as we stay within the boundary markers of the Lord we will be blessed. God uses the bible to set up boundary markers for his house and the way we should live.
Exodus 19:10 -- God expects his boundary to be protected by his people! One of the functions of Gods house is to protect Gods family! It is our responsibility to protect Gods boundary and protect his house!
The first thing that can encroach Gods boundary is us. We have a history for trying to move the boundary markers because things may get a little uncomfortable! We allow society to influence our thinking and influence the boundary that God has set up.
Psalms 119:12-16
The Good Samaritan.
The Good Samaritan.
Jesus told 37 parables about everyday life that taught various truths about God! Parables are real life stories used to teach us real life lessons! Many of Jesus parables were directed towards the religious leaders of the day.
Luke 10:25-37
This Jewish leader had a great question! What must I do to be saved? Do you talk about heaven, do you talk about hell? Are they real realms in your life? These are thoughts worthy of consideration. Where am I?
Jesus responds to the question with a question! "What is written in the book of law", Jesus knows that the answer to life's deep questions are in the bible. Where do you go for answers? The Pharisee quotes the right scripture but has the wrong heart! He is looking for justification and confirmation to not love rather than to love. Do you read Gods word with the intention of trying to be right in your own mind? Many have manipulated scripture because of their own selfish desires and agenda.
We know the injured man had at least one positive quality. He allowed some one to help him. The priest and Levite was probably busy and on their way to do "the lords work" and justified in their heart who their neighbor was! Are you too busy to do good things and neglect God things!
Which side of the road are you on? The entire parable is an answer to the question what must I do to gain eternal life? The Pharisee was doing 9 out of 10 things right and Jesus addressed what he neglected in his life. He neglected loving the way God loves! What do you need to add to your life while you keep doing the other good things you are doing?!
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Jesus told 37 parables about everyday life that taught various truths about God! Parables are real life stories used to teach us real life lessons! Many of Jesus parables were directed towards the religious leaders of the day.
Luke 10:25-37
This Jewish leader had a great question! What must I do to be saved? Do you talk about heaven, do you talk about hell? Are they real realms in your life? These are thoughts worthy of consideration. Where am I?
Jesus responds to the question with a question! "What is written in the book of law", Jesus knows that the answer to life's deep questions are in the bible. Where do you go for answers? The Pharisee quotes the right scripture but has the wrong heart! He is looking for justification and confirmation to not love rather than to love. Do you read Gods word with the intention of trying to be right in your own mind? Many have manipulated scripture because of their own selfish desires and agenda.
We know the injured man had at least one positive quality. He allowed some one to help him. The priest and Levite was probably busy and on their way to do "the lords work" and justified in their heart who their neighbor was! Are you too busy to do good things and neglect God things!
Which side of the road are you on? The entire parable is an answer to the question what must I do to gain eternal life? The Pharisee was doing 9 out of 10 things right and Jesus addressed what he neglected in his life. He neglected loving the way God loves! What do you need to add to your life while you keep doing the other good things you are doing?!
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Jesus is the way...
Jesus is the way...
Matthew 7:13-14
Jesus is not "a way" but Jesus is "the way"!
Jesus is the truth...
Luke 18:18-30
It is better to be hurt by the truth than to be comforted by a lie! Are you more willing to be comforted or hear the truth regardless of how you feel?!
Jesus=truth! 76 times in the bible Jesus says, "I tell you the truth".
John 3:19-21
Jesus is the life...
Philippians 3:7-11
Jesus is the vine...
John 15:4
Matthew 7:13-14
Jesus is not "a way" but Jesus is "the way"!
Jesus is the truth...
Luke 18:18-30
It is better to be hurt by the truth than to be comforted by a lie! Are you more willing to be comforted or hear the truth regardless of how you feel?!
Jesus=truth! 76 times in the bible Jesus says, "I tell you the truth".
John 3:19-21
Jesus is the life...
Philippians 3:7-11
Jesus is the vine...
John 15:4
Friday, November 2, 2018
Parables
Parables are meant to be approached from different angles. Each character in a parable has a different perspective. Jesus used parables to tell truths that we would would understand!
Luke 15:1-32
From these three stories we learn that God will search for things that are lost! He values us enough to chase after us!
We loved to find things just like God does but we do not like to search the way God searches! God does not search with a begrudging attitude. He does not stop until he finds it! Waiting to forgive and shower us in Love!
God rejoices when lost things are found!
Do you spend more time judging sinners or rejoicing in your salvation?
The great reward is finding God again. Being found by him. Seeing God forgive us!
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Luke 15:1-32
From these three stories we learn that God will search for things that are lost! He values us enough to chase after us!
We loved to find things just like God does but we do not like to search the way God searches! God does not search with a begrudging attitude. He does not stop until he finds it! Waiting to forgive and shower us in Love!
God rejoices when lost things are found!
Do you spend more time judging sinners or rejoicing in your salvation?
The great reward is finding God again. Being found by him. Seeing God forgive us!
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