BIG IDEA: All events can be redeemed for the Lord’s sake. *Pauls’ four words on a redeemed event: 1) Paul advocates the divine perspective. (v.12) 2) Paul articulates the direct…
BIG IDEA: Christian love is to be expressed fuller, and finer, until its finished fruit is revealed to the furthering of God’s glory. *Four expressions of love in Paul’s prayer:…
BIG IDEA: Christian partnership is a reason for joy. *Paul’s 4 reasons for joy in partnership: It’s a Christian partnership (v.5a) It’s a continuing partnership (v.5b) It’s a confirmed partnership…
BIG IDEA: Jesus is behind every true church. *Four mentions of Jesus in connection with the Philippian church: The servants of Christ Jesus. (v.1a) The saints in Christ Jesus. (v.1b)…
BIG IDEA: Jesus is worthy of our worship and work. * Three ‘great’ words that reflect Christ’s worth: 1) The great assertion. (v.18) 2) The great commission. (v.19, 20a) 3)…
The resurrection has different results.
BIG IDEA: To be a witness you must see.
BIG IDEA: Jesus is innocent. *Five features of our text that underline Jesus’ innocence: His innocence is underlined by His silence. (v.11-14) His innocence is underlined by the Chief Priest’s…
BIG IDEA: To reject Jesus is to know increasing helplessness. *Six ways we see the helplessness of Jesus’ enemies on display: They can’t carry out Jesus’ penalty. (v.1-2) They can’t…
BIG IDEA: Take heed. Five features of this story to ‘take heed’ of: The preparation for Peter’s downfall. The revelation of Peter’s delicateness. The escalation of Peter’s denials. The recognition…