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Intoductory Connections These words cry aloud to sleeping churchmen and drowsy congregations Unbelief = Reliance on Hman Resources – Computer for the Church Resume Fear of man – Deut 6:13, Prov. 1:7 FCF: People fail to take responsibility for their sinTheme: God’s judicial judgement is deservedbecause of people’s unbelieving and rebellious hearts. T/S: Here are some Resume items of Jesus on the unbelief of the people 1. Unbelief Is Par Of God’s Prophetic Plan -Vv. 36-38 2. Unbelief Comes With Personal Responsibility And Culpability – V. 38 3. Unbelief Deserves Divine Judicial Judgment – vv. 39-41 4. Unbelief Comes From

Introduction Reverse order:1-12 Sign then unpacking discourse13-21: Unpacking significance of JeSus departure then Jesus glorification and consequent coming of the Holy spiritHow does John’s chronology of the passion narrative relate to the Chronoly of the Synoptic Gospels?SG indicate that Jesus and his disciples celebrated the Passover together (Mk. 14:2; Lk. 22:15), apparently during the early hours of 15 Nisan (beginning of each day at sundown – 6pm Thursday)2 Calendar theory (little evidence)Jesus Ate a Passover meal with his disciples (synoptics), but it was at a time earlier in the week than the officialpassover, which meant he could still be crucified

Here John MacArthur answers a great question that many people have Is Arminian theology biblical? And, if a church embraces that theology, are they saved? [Can somebody who holds an Arminian view be a Christian?] While I agree with him that an Arminian can be a Christian, even thought their understanding strays from orthodox Christianity. We tend to define the Gospel so narrowly and leave out sanctification and our glorification as part of the Gospel (and “good news” it is). Arminianism truncates the Gospel and that concerns me greatly. I want people to understand and embrace the fullness of the

Introduction Progressive unfolding of his deathJohn 10: 11, 15, 17, 18John 11 – resurrection and the lifeJohn 12 – Grain of wheatLife of Salvation – Flows forwards and backwardsAspects of Salvation – Justification, sanctification, and glorification FCF:People don’t believe in the sufficiency of the death and glory of Christ, so they don’t give up their lives to Christ. Theme: Christ death is sufficient for whosoever believes. T/S: The sufficiency of Christ’s Death means… (Realities) 1. We must do more than just admire Jesus – vv. 20-22 2. We must see Death is the way to spiritual life and joy –

introductory ConnectionPassage – in 4 Gospels (Matt. 21:1-11, Mk. 11:1-11, Lk. 19:29-38)Before – Tell no man (Matthew 16:20, Mk. 5:43, 9:9). He avoided displayUnique initiative of Christ – Before he had departed (John 6:15), declined (7:4)Why Change in policy – Acted with gathers glory in mind, because scriptures so require, submission to the Father’s Word, Loving obedienceWhat Scriptures – Genesis 49:9-11, Zechariah 9:9Debatable Scripture – Dan. 9:24-27 FCF: We are lazy in what we give honor to and that makes us lazy in regard to our piety. Theme: What you honor determine how you act. T/S: What you honor determines

Christianity: Doctrine and Ethics has good discussions on current issues. see also www.disciplemaking.net

Introductory ConnectionsDefine Extravagant – spending to much wastefullyGive examples – $2,000,000 on a wedding, $10,000 for hotel, $100,000 for an autoExtravagant is normally bad useless it is focused on Christdefine Brokenness FCF: We are way to extravagant everything except for Christ T/S: What is Broken/extravagant worship: 1. B/E Worship is sacrificial (1-3) 6 days – Friday evening (2 day in Mk and Mt. Are not referring to this but another event and then they go back and use this event as an example) At home of Simon the Leper – Relative? Anointing was the instrument that enabled the Pharisees through

Introductory Connectionshight sign – Sows submission, dependence, and obedienceAntitype of the Veil FCF: It is hard for us to understand that God’s motivation is his own glory. T/s: The Glory of God is bound up in … 1. … promises or vision of God (vv. 28-32) Mary must hear this 10,000 Hide not Man proposes but God disposes Illustration: Eore and Winny the Pooh Comfort – Vision – we forget the Lord – His power is not limited to his presence 2 dice – mary – Brother’s death – mary thought noone could die in the presence of Christ Luke

This saturday John Piper will be having surgery to remove his prostrate due to canser. Please pray for him during this week. You can read more about this here see also www.disciplemaking.net

IntroductionCommon vs. uncommonPossible vs. ImpossiblePeople in cars vs. people carrying a CarCows on the side o the Road vs. a Bull Charging at youICAW – you remember What interest you What you care about What gets your attention What you want to. All 7 signs point to the Gospel or illustrate it “Man is born into trouble as the sparks fly upward” Theme: Look at how we misunderstand death: Seeing a lifetime as a 24 hour day15 = 10:25 am25 = 12:42 pm35 = 3:00 pm45 = 5:46 pm55 = 7:34 pm65 = 9:55 pm70 = 11:pm It is always