1. THE DECLARATION (v20-27) “I AM the resurrection and the life” 2. THE DEMONSTRATION (v38-44) Lazarus raised from the dead 3. THE DEMAND FOR A DECISION (v45-46,53) Some believed, others disbelieved...
1. THE NARRATIVE - (a look at the man) a) Who was he? i) Young (v20) ii) Rich (v22) iii) Prominent (Luke 18) iv) Keen (Luke 18) v) Respectful (Luke 18) vi) Asked questions (v 16 & 20) b) What...
1. AN EXPLICIT CLAIM a) Its Context (Ezekiel 34) The failed shepherds of Israel God’s promise to be the shepherd b) Its Content (John 10:11) I am THE shepherd, the GOOD ONE 2. AN EXTENDED COMPARISON a) Sacrifice The “hired hand” (John 10: 12,13) : runs away, doesn’t care vs Good Shepherd:...
No formal outline. Geoff spoke from the verses in the reading ...
1. A STARK CONTRAST The good and bad shepherds 2. AN EXCLUSIVE CLAIM “I am THE door” 3. AN OPEN PROMISE Anyone who enters: a) Will be saved b) Will find pasture c) Will have abundant life ...
1. CONFRONTATION (v1-13) a) The Unclean and The Clean b) The Mighty and The Almighty c) The Occupiers and The Liberator 2. TRANSFORMATION (v14-20) a) Legion – The Participator i) Lost to Found ii) Misery to Missionary b) The Locals – The Spectators i) Fearful rather than Faithful ii) Marvelled but...
1. WORDS OF REVELATION ‘I AM’……the Light 2. WORDS OF ILLUMINATION The world…..in darkness 3. WORDS OF SALVATION Follow Me…….light of Life ...
1. HIS PLIGHT! Blind – poor – without hope 2. HIS PLEA! “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” 3. HIS PLEASURE! He received his sight He glorified God He followed Jesus ...
1. DIVINITY! ‘I AM’ – the Divine name 2. DISCOVERY! ‘The Bread’ – source of all satisfaction 3. DESTINY! ‘Of Life’ – abundant & eternal ...
1. GRIME! A tapestry of sin and shame 2. GRIEF! A tragedy of pain and loss 3. GRACE! A testimony of love and mercy ...