"Following The Radical Jesus" - John 7

I. Radical in His unique life. (Heb. 4:15; I Pet. 1:19).

• It's an amazing adventure to try to live like Jesus.

II. Radical in His ongoing influence. (I Tim. 3:16; Heb. 13:8).

• It's a rewarding adventure to be part of Jesus' transforming work.

III. Radical in His bold claims. (John 7:16-17, 28-29, 37-38,46; John 8:12, 46; John 10:30, 36; 11:25; 6:35, 48; 14:6).

• It's an intellectual adventure to process Jesus' radical claims.

IV. Radical in His uncompromising demands. (John 14:15, 21, 23; Luke 9:23-25; Gal. 2:20).

• It's a life-changing adventure to submit to Jesus' demands.

V. Radical in His dealings with people.

• A. Saw them differently.
• B. Treated them differently.
• C. Offered forgiveness. (Romans 5:8).

• It's a peace-giving adventure to experience Jesus' love.

VI. Radical in His self sacrifice. (Phil. 2:5-9; Heb. 2:9, 14-15; Heb. 7:25; II Cor. 5:21).

• It's a life-giving adventure to accept Jesus' grace.

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Decisions we each need to make:

• 1. We must decide what we will believe about Jesus. (Matt. 16:15).
• 2. We must decide what we will do with Jesus.

What will you do today?