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1. Resurrection Boa & Turner: “The 52 Greatest Stories

of the Bible”

The resurrection matters. (1 Cor. 15:17)

2. Living with a Resurrected Lord

A crucified and resurrected Lord.

Story of Jesus speaks to me of FAITHFULNESS.

Many Christians focus on forgiveness of sins. I acknowledge my sinfulness and accept God’s

forgiveness I am just like Paul (1 Tim. 1:14-16)

What really guides my daily life: Faithfulness.

2. Living with a Resurrected Lord . . .

What really guides my daily life: Faithfulness. Tempted to self indulgence, stumble all the

time Tempted to be popular, hate being at odds

with others Faithfulness does not come easily to me. Resurrection reminds me that faithfulness is

worth it. “Well done, good and faithful servant” (Matt

25:21)

3. FaithfulnessOFFENDS

Jesus’ very first words – set himself up against the world

“Repent and believe the good news” (1:15) NOT: “Relax, the kingdom of God has come

near” He offended the religious leaders (2:6f; 16f;

3:22) He embarrassed his family (3:21)

3. Faithfulness . . .

IS COSTLY “Deny yourself ... take up cross ... follow

me” (8:34) “Go sell everything ... come follow me”

(10:21) Family will turn against us (13:12) “Everyone will hate you because of me”

(13:13)

3. Faithfulness . . .

IS GENEROUS Sower sowed seed widely (4:1-20). Not all

produced crop. Crossed the Sea of Galilee to heal a demon

possessed man Healed a poor woman with bleeding (5:29) Fed huge crowds (6:30f; 8:1f)

3. Faithfulness . . .

PERSEVERES Jesus was never distracted form his purpose. He stood firm. To Peter: “you do not have in mind the

concerns of God, but merely human concerns” (8:33)

Spoke truth that drove a potential disciple away (10:21)

Jesus spoke truth to everyone. He also lived it: “Not what I will, but what you

will” (14:36)

3. Faithfulness . . . RESTORESJesus ...

... always spoke the truth ... did what was right not what was expected ... responded to needs with generosity (e.g. 6:34) ... never allowed himself to be distracted or derailed ... willingly suffered and died (10:45)

... restored the whole cosmos from sin and

destruction

Living it . . . Jesus entrusted his disciples with the message

of redemption and called us to life in the Spirit.

Faithfulness ...... will offend many... is costly... must nonetheless be generous... perseveres through trials, opposition,

disappointment... restores us to God and restores the world he

loves.

Living it . . .

Not easy –

but the resurrection tells us it is worth it.