For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save the lost.”
Make it Personal
vs 17-20
They wanted to get their friend in front of Jesus
What drives you
Do you have kingdom dreams
“If the size of your vision doesn’t intimidate you, it’s probably insulting to God.”
Make it Personal
Had an eager expectation
They believed Jesus could heal
vs 18-19
Many have believed
Hebrews 11:39–40 CSB
All these were approved through their faith, but they did not receive what was promised, since God had provided something better for us, so that they would not be made perfect without us.
Make it Personal
We are on the other side of the promise
Do you have an eager expectation for someone
Does it move you to action
Make it Personal
Obstacles
no way in but it didn’t stop them
A man does what he must - in spite of personal consequences, in spite of obstacles and dangers and pressures - and that is the basis of all human morality. - John F. Kennedy
Make it Personal
What obstacles have derailed you
Would you dig a hole for the sake of someone else
Make it Personal
More than they bargained
vs 20-26
We think the needs are external
The greatest need is internal
It is about the hearts - The Gospel must be shared
