Saying One Thing, Meaning Another
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· 3 viewsBig Idea: Our commitment to following Christ may lead us into hardships, but as we steadfastly pursue God's plan, we mirror Jesus' unwavering purpose and faithfulness amidst trials. Summary: These passages depict the unwavering resolve of Jesus as He sets His face towards Jerusalem while facing opposition and misunderstanding from those around Him. Application: These scriptures remind us that as we face trials and hostility in our own lives for our convictions, we can lean on Christ's example of steadfastness and purpose. Trusting God even when circumstances seem difficult demonstrates our faith in His plan.
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When the Road Gets Tough: Lessons from the Journey to Jerusalem
When the Road Gets Tough: Lessons from the Journey to Jerusalem
Bible Passage: John 7:2–10, Luke 9:51–56
Bible Passage: John 7:2–10, Luke 9:51–56
1. Facing Family Frustrations
1. Facing Family Frustrations
Now the Jews’ Feast of Booths was at hand.
So his brothers said to him, “Leave here and go to Judea, that your disciples also may see the works you are doing.
For no one works in secret if he seeks to be known openly. If you do these things, show yourself to the world.”
For not even his brothers believed in him.
2. Trusting Divine Timing
2. Trusting Divine Timing
Jesus said to them, “My time has not yet come, but your time is always here.
The world cannot hate you, but it hates me because I testify about it that its works are evil.
You go up to the feast. I am not going up to this feast, for my time has not yet fully come.”
After saying this, he remained in Galilee.
But after his brothers had gone up to the feast, then he also went up, not publicly but in private.
3. Resolute Against Rejection
3. Resolute Against Rejection
When the days drew near for him to be taken up, he set his face to go to Jerusalem.
And he sent messengers ahead of him, who went and entered a village of the Samaritans, to make preparations for him.
But the people did not receive him, because his face was set toward Jerusalem.
4. Responding with Mercy
4. Responding with Mercy
And when his disciples James and John saw it, they said, “Lord, do you want us to tell fire to come down from heaven and consume them?”
But he turned and rebuked them.
And they went on to another village.
