A Compassionate Call to Discipleship (Luke 7:1-8:3)

A Compassionate Call to Discipleship(Luke 7:1-8:3)

Hebrews 11:6

And without faith it is impossible to please God,

because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards

those who earnestly seek him.

A Compassionate Call to Discipleship

Basic Outline of Luke1.Luke introduces Jesus (1:1-2:52)2.Preparation for Ministry (3:1-4:13)3.The Galilean Ministry (4:14-9:50)4.The Journey to Jerusalem (9:51-19:44)5.Jerusalem: Death and Resurrection

(19:45-24:53)



People with Faith feel insignificant in Jesus’ Presence,

7:1-6


People with Faith are confident of Jesus’ Authority

over all things, 7:7-10

Great Faith VS Little Faith


Great Faith Little Faith• Humble and aware of the Greatness

of Jesus’ Presence* Self-centered and unaware of the greatness of Jesus’ presence

• Counting on the Care and Compassion of Jesus

* Mistrustful of the Care and Compassion of Jesus

• Informed of the scope of Jesus’ authority over all things

* Ignorant of the scope of Jesus’ authority over all things

• Stands in awe of Jesus as Lord and King

* Disregards Jesus as Lord and King

Romans 5:3-5

Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that

suffering produces perseverance; 4

perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5 And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into

our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us.



People with Faith are full of Fear and wonder at

Jesus’ Power, 7:11-17

Hebrews 4:14-16Therefore, since we have a great high priest

who has gone through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we

profess. 15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses,

but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are--yet was without sin.

16 Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and

find grace to help us in our time of need.


Revelation 20:11-12Then I saw a great white throne and him who was seated on it. Earth and sky fled from his presence, and there was no place for them. 12

And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. Another book was opened, which is the

book of life. The dead were judged according to what they had done as recorded in the

books.


Revelation 20:13-15The sea gave up the dead that were in it, and

death and Hades gave up the dead that were in them, and each person was judged according to

what he had done. 14 Then death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire. The lake of fire is the second death. 15 If anyone's name was not found written in the book of life, he was

thrown into the lake of fire.


Philippians 4:1-3Therefore, my brothers, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, that is how you

should stand firm in the Lord, dear friends! 2 I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to agree with each other in the Lord. 3 Yes, and I ask you, loyal yokefellow, help these women

who have contended at my side in the cause of the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the

book of life.


Ephesians 5:5-10For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure or greedy person--such a man is an idolater--has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. 6

Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things God's wrath comes on

those who are disobedient. 7 Therefore do not be partners with them. 8 For you were once

darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light 9 (for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth)10 and find

out what pleases the Lord.



People with Faith have had first-hand experiences

with Jesus, 7:18-23


People with Faith Stick to what they believe in,

7:24-35

Malachi 3:1“Behold, I send my messenger, and he will prepare the way before me. And the Lord whom you seek will

suddenly come to his temple; and the messenger of the covenant in whom

you delight, behold, he is coming, says the LORD of hosts.


Luke 10:23-24Then turning to the disciples he said privately, “Blessed are the eyes that

see what you see! 24 For I tell you that many prophets and kings desired to see what you see, and did not see it, and to hear what you hear, and did

not hear it.”


Acts 13:36-41For David, after he had served the purpose of God in his own generation, fell asleep and was laid with his fathers and saw corruption, 37 but he whom God raised up did not see corruption. 38 Let it be known to you therefore, brothers, that through this man forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you, 39 and

by him everyone who believes is freed from everything from which you could not be freed by the law of Moses. 40 Beware, therefore, lest

what is said in the Prophets should come about: 41 “ ‘Look, you scoffers, be astounded and perish; for I am doing a work in your days, a work that you will

not believe, even if one tells it to you.’ ”


Proverbs 8:32-36And now, O sons, listen to me: blessed are

those who keep my ways. 33 Hear instruction and be wise, and do not neglect it. 34 Blessed is the one who listens to me, watching daily at my gates, waiting beside my doors. 35 For whoever

finds me finds life and obtains favor from the LORD, 36 but he who fails to find me injures

himself; all who hate me love death.”



People with Faith have experienced the

forgiveness and love of Jesus, 7:36-50

Joining in the Redemptive Process with Jesus

• Be Positive that God can change anyone• Be Perceptive of our calling as his Ambassadors• Be Personal in our relationships• Be Proactive with the Gospel message- its grace and

forgiveness

• Be Patient – don’t expect them to clean up until they have made up with God

• Be Persistent in the relationship


Jesus’ Point…

The more forgiven we have been- and know it…

the more love we will feel for the one who forgave us.


Romans 5:17-19For if, by the trespass of the one man, death

reigned through that one man, how much more will those who receive God's abundant provision of

grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one man, Jesus Christ. 18

Consequently, just as the result of one trespass was condemnation for all men, so also the result of

one act of righteousness was justification that brings life for all men. 19 For just as through the

disobedience of the one man the many were made sinners, so also through the obedience of the one

man the many will be made righteous.



People with Faith are unable to sit on the sidelines

of ministry, 8:1-3

2 Corinthians 8:1-5We want you to know, brothers, about the grace of God that has been given among the churches of Macedonia, 2 for in a severe test of affliction, their abundance of joy and their extreme poverty have

overflowed in a wealth of generosity on their part. 3

For they gave according to their means, as I can testify, and beyond their means, of their own accord, 4 begging us earnestly for the favor of

taking part in the relief of the saints— 5 and this, not as we expected, but they gave themselves first

to the Lord and then by the will of God to us.


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