Notes

Sermon
turn from all thats worthless

much evidence of the truth of the bible

gospels or gospel
the gospel – the message – god by hid grace saves his people
gospels proclaim the gospel

why are there four?
all books have two audiences – us and original audiences
matthew – jews
mark – romans
luke – greek
john – new believers

a more complete picture of who jesus is
show four perspectives of common themes / situations
no contradictions

luke
first 4 chapters – birth of john and jesus
4 – 9 – healings and teachings
9 – 19 – disciplining
19 – 24 – passion week and easter

blueprint for christian life
god knows everyone thats born
god saves us from our sin – a miracle

model his behaviour
teaching and disciplining others
submits to gods wil

we will be resurrected and ascend

jesus concerned
all levels of society
– women & children – both overlooked in jesus time
– poor
– sinners –
– nations –

chapter 15
prodigal son

have we done enough?
our response to salvation isnt how we are saved

father represent god
banquet represents salvation
younger son – us when we break rules and repents
older son –

salvation doesnt depend on breaking / keeping rules
everything about salvation is done from God, Jesus, and Holy Spirit – we only need to turn