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1) Observe the witnesses as the King is led away with His cross 
2) Observe the events as the King is lifted up on His cross 
3) Observe the power as the King laid down His life on the cross 
4) Observe the reality/certainty of the cross as the King is laid to rest in a borrowed tomb 
Application: Three Options in response to the King’s cross where He bore sin’s curse and took upon Himself the wrath of God: 
1. Ignore the curse = ignore the cross (doesn’t change it) 
2. Work to overcome the curse = belittle the cross (impossible to do it) 
3. Embrace the curse – and run to the cross! (Forsaking All I Trust Him)

1) Observe the witnesses as the King is led away with His cross 
2) Observe the events as the King is lifted up on His cross 
3) Observe the power as the King laid down His life on the cross 
4) Observe the reality/certainty of the cross as the King is laid to rest in a borrowed tomb
Application: Three Options in response to the King’s cross where He bore sin’s curse and took upon Himself the wrath of God:
1. Ignore the curse = ignore the cross (doesn’t change it)
2. Work to overcome the curse = belittle the cross (impossible to do it)
3. Embrace the curse – and run to the cross! (Forsaking All I Trust Him)

The King and His Cross (Luke 23:26-56) Bryan Wise

Power of Darkness vs Power of God (Luke 22:54-71) Bryan Wise

In the final hours before the cross Jesus delivered a Call to Serve One Another, Offered a Prayer to Stand Again after Falling, and told of…A Plan for Salvation that is Against All Odds.

Disputes & Discipleship (Luke 22:24-38) Bryan Wise

Three Divine characteristics from Isaiah 7:10-14 that remind us all to Trust Confidently in the Promises of God… 
1. God Cares 
2. God is Patient 
3. God is Gracious

Three Divine characteristics from Isaiah 7:10-14 that remind us all to Trust Confidently in the Promises of God… 
1. God Cares
2. God is Patient
3. God is Gracious

The Promise Made (Isaiah 7:10-14) Bryan Wise

Three Responsibilities of Shepherds (Pastors) 
1. Labor among the flock 
2. Exercise Authority Over the flock 
3. Admonish the Flock

Three Responsibilities of Shepherds (Pastors)
1. Labor among the flock
2. Exercise Authority Over the flock
3. Admonish the Flock

Shepherds and Sheep Part One (1 Thessalonians 5:12-13) Bryan Wise

Luke gives us three responses of Jesus toward those involved in an abusive works-based religion... 
1. Jesus Called Out the Abusers (20:45-47) 
2. Jesus Cared for the Abused (21:1-4) 
3. Jesus Condemned the Religious Environment of Abuse (21:5-6)

Luke gives us three responses of Jesus toward those involved in an abusive works-based religion...  
1. Jesus Called Out the Abusers (20:45-47)
2. Jesus Cared for the Abused (21:1-4)
3. Jesus Condemned the Religious Environment of Abuse (21:5-6)

Jesus' Message of Intolerance (Luke 20:45 ~ 21:6) Bryan Wise

""I, Jesus, have sent My angel to testify to you these things in the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, the Bright and Morning Star."" (Revelation 22:16, NKJV)

Messiah: David's Son and Lord II (Luke 20:41-44) Bryan Wise

4 Lessons King David Could Have Used according to 1 Kings 1:5-6: 
1. Dad, Discipline Your Children (Hebrews 12:3-11) 
2. Dad, Be Consistent (Ephesians 6:1-4) 
3. Dad, Love Your Wife (Ephesians 5:25-33) 
4. Dad, Lead Spiritually (Joshua 24:15) 
 
Note: The audio quality is not very good on this recording.

4 Lessons King David Could Have Used according to 1 Kings 1:5-6:
1. Dad, Discipline Your Children (Hebrews 12:3-11)
2. Dad, Be Consistent (Ephesians 6:1-4)
3. Dad, Love Your Wife (Ephesians 5:25-33)
4. Dad, Lead Spiritually (Joshua 24:15)

Note: The audio quality is not very good on this recording.

Messiah: David's Son and David's Lord 1 (Luke 20:41-44) Bryan Wise

1) Beware of an Ancient Lie -- "There is no resurrection" (20:27) 
2) Be Ready for Insulting Arguments (20:28-33) -- attacking the truth is not new at all! 
3) Behold Jesus' Sneak Preview of the Afterlife (20:34-36) -- Jesus pulls back the curtain for a moment to reveal the afterlife of the "just":

1) Beware of an Ancient Lie -- "There is no resurrection" (20:27)
2) Be Ready for Insulting Arguments (20:28-33) -- attacking the truth is not new at all! 
3) Behold Jesus' Sneak Preview of the Afterlife (20:34-36) -- Jesus pulls back the curtain for a moment to reveal the afterlife of the "just":

Is the Resurrection Silly or Certain? 2 (Luke 20:27-40) Bryan Wise

Top Ten Characteristic to admire and to emulate displaying God's Grace in the life of the Shunemite womant of 2 Kings 8: 
HOSPITALITY (V.8) 
HONOR (V.9-10) 
SACRIFICE (V.9-11) 
CONTENTMENT (V.12-13) 
TRUTHFULNESS (V.14-16) 
LOVE (V.17-21) 
DETERMINATION (V.22, 30) 
TRUST IN GOD (V.23-30) 
PRAYER (V.31-35) 
THANKFULNESS (V.36-37)

Top Ten Characteristic to admire and to emulate displaying God's Grace in the life of the Shunemite womant of 2 Kings 8: ...

"It is Well!" When Everything's Wrong (2 Kings 4:8-37) Bryan Wise

Luke sets forth Jesus as... 
1. Israel's Servant King 
2. The Great High Priest 
3. The Eternal Prophet

Luke sets forth Jesus as...
1. Israel's Servant King
2. The Great High Priest
3. The Eternal Prophet

The Visitation of the Servant King (Luke 19:41-44) Pastor Bryan Wise

3 Observations from Jesus' healing of blind Bartimaeus: 
I. The Blind Man's Helpless Condition -- those without Christ 
II. The Savior's Merciful Compassion -- God's heart for the lost and lonely 
III. Jesus Brings a Radical Transformation -- everything changes from the inside out

3 Observations from Jesus' healing of blind Bartimaeus:
I. The Blind Man's Helpless Condition -- those without Christ
II. The Savior's Merciful Compassion -- God's heart for the lost and lonely
III. Jesus Brings a Radical Transformation -- everything changes from the inside out

The Gift of Seeing (Luke 18:35-43) Pastor Bryan Wise

What are four ways that believers can share the message of the cross like Jesus? 
I. Share the Message of the Cross Compassionately 
II. Share the Suffering of the Cross Accurately 
III. Share the Hope of the Resurrection Faithfully 
IV. Share the Message of the Cross Patiently

What are four ways that believers can share the message of the cross like Jesus?
I. Share the Message of the Cross Compassionately
II. Share the Suffering of the Cross Accurately
III. Share the Hope of the Resurrection Faithfully
IV. Share the Message of the Cross Patiently

Coming to the Cross (Luke 18:31-34) Pastor Bryan Wise

According to the Lord Jesus, the times will get extremely dark and difficult in this long interval between Christ's first advent and before He returns.  Therefore, His true followers will be those who are characterized as those who pray with persistence. Three characteristics of persistent prayer... 1. Pray Constantly 2. Pray Courageously 3. Pray Confidently.

Praying with Persistence (Luke 18:1-8) Pastor Bryan Wise

3 Reasons why there must be urgency for all people to repent and to come immediately, by faith in Jesus Christ alone, into God's Kingdom... 
#I. God's Kingdom is not like any other kingdom! #2. God's Kingdom was Inaugurated in the First Coming of Jesus. A) He displayed God's Grace B) He taught that all believers long for the coming of God's kingdom C) He warned that this coming Kingdom will be Sudden and Glorious D) He guaranteed that He would not skip the cross before gaining the crown -- He would suffer!

3 Reasons why there must be urgency for all people to repent and to come immediately, by faith in Jesus Christ alone, into God's Kingdom...
#I. God's Kingdom is not like any other kingdom! #2. God's Kingdom was Inaugurated in the First Coming of Jesus. A) He displayed God's Grace B) He taught that all believers long for the coming of God's kingdom C) He warned that this coming Kingdom will be Sudden and Glorious D) He guaranteed that He would not skip the cross before gaining the crown -- He would suffer!

The Coming Kingdom of God Pt. 3 (Luke 17:20-34) Pastor Bryan Wise

I. The Kingdom of God is like no other kingdom (20-21)

The Coming Kingdom of God Pt 2 (Luke 17:20-34) Pastor Bryan Wise

The Coming Kingdom of God Pt 1 (Luke 17:20-34) Pastor Bryan Wise

Four responses from Jesus' disciples that powerfully demonstrate a living faith: 1) Stand Righteously when you are Tempted 2) Forgive Immediately when you are Offended 3) Pray Immediately when you feel Defeated 4) Respond Humbly when you have simply Obeyed!

Lord Increase our Faith (Luke 17:1-10)

Money, Masks, and Marriage (Luke 16:14-18) Sep 29 2013

How salty are we and how good is our hearing? If we are going to be "good salt" disciples then we must hear and follow/obey our Savior and Master -- Jesus Christ. 
 
"Am I a Soldier of the Cross?" by Isaac Watts 
 
Am I a soldier of the cross, A follower of the Lamb? 
And shall I fear to own His cause Or blush to speak His name? 
 
Must I be carried to the skies On flowery beds of ease? 
While others fought to win the prize, And sailed through bloody seas? 
 
Are there no foes for me to face? Must I not stem the flood? 
Is this vile world a friend to grace, To help me on to God? 
 
Sure I must fight, if I would reign Increase my courage, Lord! 
I'll bear the toil, endure the pain, Supported by Thy word. 
 
Thy saints, in all this glorious war, Shall conquer, though they die; 
They view the triumph from afar, And seize it with their eye. 
 
When that illustrious day shall rise, And all Thy armies shine 
In robes of victory through the skies, The glory shall be Thine.

How salty are we and how good is our hearing?  If we are going to be "good salt" disciples then we must hear and follow/obey our Savior and Master -- Jesus Christ.

"Am I a Soldier of the Cross?" by Isaac Watts

Am I a soldier of the cross, A follower of the Lamb?
And shall I fear to own His cause Or blush to speak His name?

Must I be carried to the skies On flowery beds of ease?
While others fought to win the prize, And sailed through bloody seas?

Are there no foes for me to face? Must I not stem the flood?
Is this vile world a friend to grace, To help me on to God?

Sure I must fight, if I would reign Increase my courage, Lord!
I'll bear the toil, endure the pain, Supported by Thy word.

Thy saints, in all this glorious war, Shall conquer, though they die;
They view the triumph from afar, And seize it with their eye.

When that illustrious day shall rise, And all Thy armies shine
In robes of victory through the skies, The glory shall be Thine.

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