Introduction: 1. Jesus’ early ministry (v14-15). 2. Jesus goes home to Nazareth (v16-30). • Warm welcome (v16-17a) • Messianic message (v17b-22) • Confronting challenge (v23-27) • Radical rejection (v28-30). 3.…
Luke 4:1-13 Introduction: 1. Jesus’ journey (v1-2) • The Spirit leads, God ordains but Satan tempts (James 1:13-14). 2. Jesus’ tests • Provision (v3-4) • Power (v5-8) • Proof (v9-12).…
Luke 2:21-40 Introduction: 1. At God’s perfect timing (v21-24). 2. Simeon says: God’s gift to the world (v25-32). 3. A painful truth (v33-35). 4. Anna’s joy: Humble but hopeful (v36-40).…
Luke 1:46-80 Introduction: 1. Recap: The Gospel in the key of ‘Grace’ (v1-45). 2. Mary’s song: Magnify the Lord! (v46-56). 3. John’s birth: Grace upon grace (v57-46). 4. Zechariah’s song:…
Luke 1:1-25 Introduction: 1. Christianity is a religion built on facts (v1-4). 2. The truth about John the Baptist's birth (v5-25). - Exceptional times: Herod, King of Judea (v5a) -…
Psalm 7 Introduction: 1. ‘O LORD my God, I take refuge in you.’ (v1-2). 2. ‘O LORD my God, if I have done this...’ (v3-5). 3. ‘Arise, O LORD!’ (v6-9).…
Introduction: 1. A presenting issue: Bullying. 2. Psalm 5: Bullies, Boasters and Blasphemers. 3. Psalm 6: Beyond Blue. Conclusion:
Introduction: 1. The history of David’s distress (2 Samuel 11-18). 2. Psalm 3: A prayer for anxious times a. A real crisis (v1-2). b. A real prayer (v3-4). c. Arealfaith(v5-8).…