25 October 2015

The Life of Christ : Lesson 20

The Life of Christ : Lesson 20
Text: Luke 4:42-44; Mark 1:35-39; Matthew 8:23-25

Speaker:
Rev Dr Charles Tan
Series:
The Life of Christ

Message Notes

1. Glimpses of the Personal Life of the Lord Jesus
Mark 1:35; Luke 4:42

a) Early morning Quiet Time
b) Setting aside time
i) For Himself
ii) For prayer
iii) For communion with the Lord Isaiah 50:4-5

2. The words of Peter

a) People were looking for Jesus Mark 1:36-37
b) The crowds sought Jesus too Luke 4:42
i) They tried to retain Him
ii) They wanted Him to stay in Capernaum

3. Sharing God’s Mission

a) Other towns must be reached
b) Jesus must preach in other places
c) God’s purpose was for Him to reach all Israel Mark 1:38

4. Far-reaching Ministry of the Lord Jesus

a) He went all about Galilee Matthew 4:23
i) Teaching
ii) Preaching
iii) Healing Matthew 4:23
b) Fame of the Lord Jesus
i) Throughout all Syria Matthew 4:24
ii) Great multitudes Matthew 4:25
c) Regions reached
i) Galilee
ii) Decapolis
iii) Jerusalem
iv) Judea
v) Beyond the Jordan Matthew 4:25

LESSONS FOR THE DISCIPLES

1. Cultivating a strong personal spiritual life

a) Personal prayer life
b) Strong relationship with the Father
c) Faith
d) Strength

2. Acquiring a deep knowledge:-

a) Of the Scriptures
b) Of ministry
c) Of people