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FROM OUT OF CONTROL TO OUT OF THIS WORLD
Part 1
I. The Rebellion Movement
1. Started in the _____________ with Adam and Eve. Key word: __________
"The whole assembly of the LORD says: 'How could you break faith with the God of Israel like this? How could you turn away from the LORD and build yourselves an altar in rebellion against him now? Joshua 22:16
2. Jesus came to ______________ rebellious hearts towards God.
-Jesus presented a new way of ______________
"You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, 'Do not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.' But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment ...You have heard that it was said, 'Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.' But I tell you, Do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also...You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you." Matthew 5:21
-Jesus was seen as _______________
“Pilate said to them, ‘You brought me this man [Jesus] as one who was inciting the people to rebellion. I have examined him in your presence and have found no basis for your charges against him’.’” Luke 23:14-15
3. Paul tried to _____________ all that Jesus started
“And Saul was there, giving approval to his death. On that day a great persecution broke out against the church at Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria. Saul began to destroy the church. Going from house to house, he dragged off men and women and put them in prison. Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went...Meanwhile, Saul was still breathing out murderous threats against the Lord's disciples.” Acts 8:1-5; 9:1
II. Rebellion Screams H.E.L.P.!
I'm...
H____________ E____________ L____________ P____________
CIRCLE AN OPTION
WASTED -- Many times he delivered them, but they were bent on rebellion and they wasted away in their sin.
Psalm 106:43
WASHED AWAY -- "I will cleanse them from all the sin they have committed against me and will forgive all their sins of rebellion against me." Jeremiah 33:8
Your rebellion isn't new and it's not going to last. Rebellion creates further distance and pain from those who can help. God cares about your pain and wants to re-direct your rebellion to right living
FROM OUT OF CONTROL TO OUT OF THIS WORLD
Part 1
I. The Rebellion Movement
1. Started in the BEGINNING with Adam and Eve. Key word: SIN
"The whole assembly of the LORD says: 'How could you break faith with the God of Israel like this? How could you turn away from the LORD and build yourselves an altar in rebellion against him now? Joshua 22:16
2. Jesus came to TURN rebellious hearts towards God.
-Jesus presented a new way of THINKING
"You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, 'Do not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.' But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment ...You have heard that it was said, 'Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.' But I tell you, Do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also...You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you." Matthew 5:21
-Jesus was seen as REBEL
“Pilate said to them, ‘You brought me this man [Jesus] as one who was inciting the people to rebellion. I have examined him in your presence and have found no basis for your charges against him’.’” Luke 23:14-15
3. Paul tried to DESTROY all that Jesus started
“And Saul was there, giving approval to his death. On that day a great persecution broke out against the church at Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria. Saul began to destroy the church. Going from house to house, he dragged off men and women and put them in prison. Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went...Meanwhile, Saul was still breathing out murderous threats against the Lord's disciples.” Acts 8:1-5; 9:1
II. Rebellion Screams H.E.L.P.!
I'm...
HURTING EMPTY LONELY PURPOSELESS
CIRCLE AN OPTION
WASTED -- Many times he delivered them, but they were bent on rebellion and they wasted away in their sin.
Psalm 106:43
WASHED AWAY -- "I will cleanse them from all the sin they have committed against me and will forgive all their sins of rebellion against me." Jeremiah 33:8
Your rebellion isn't new and it's not going to last. Rebellion creates further distance and pain from those who can help. God cares about your pain and wants to re-direct your rebellion to right living