“Look guys, I can’t preach the Sermon on the Mount unless you get a bit closer.”
Purpose, not protocol
A new sermon series… Luke chapters 10 to 24
A few themes from Luke chapters 1 to 9
to destroy the works of evil A few themes from Luke chapters 1 to 9 Jesus’ mission: to destroy the works of evil
A few themes from Luke chapters 1 to 9 Jesus’ mission: to destroy the works of evil Jesus’ method: to turn things upside down
Jesus’ journey to Jerusalem A new sermon series… Luke chapters 10 to 24 Jesus’ journey to Jerusalem
A new sermon series… Luke chapters 10 to 24 Jesus’ journey to Jerusalem which we are invited to join
“Blessed are those whose strength is in you, whose hearts are set on the pilgrim ways” Keep on travelling with God!
Luke 10:38 - 11:13
Luke 10:38 - 11:13 Martha and Mary
We should all spend time with Jesus Luke 10:38 - 11:13 Martha and Mary We should all spend time with Jesus
We should all spend time with Jesus Luke 10:38 - 11:13 Martha and Mary We should all spend time with Jesus Yes, but…
Jesus is turning them upside down Luke 10:38 - 11:13 Martha and Mary Jesus is turning them upside down
Luke 10:38 - 11:13 Martha and Mary Mary: A chance to learn!
Martha: A sandwich for the journey Luke 10:38 - 11:13 Martha and Mary Martha: A sandwich for the journey
Me: The purpose of the kingdom, Luke 10:38 - 11:13 Martha and Mary Me: The purpose of the kingdom, not the protocol.
“Blessed are those whose strength is in you, whose hearts are set on the pilgrim ways” Focus on the journey
Luke 10:38 - 11:13
Luke 10:38 - 11:13 The Lord’s Prayer
Gracious and holy Father, please give me: intellect to understand you; reason to discern you; diligence to seek you; wisdom to find you; a spirit to know you; Lord, make me an instrument of your peace; where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon: where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope where there is darkness, light where there is sadness, joy.
O divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console; to be understood, as to understand; to be loved, as to love; for it is in giving that we receive, it is in pardoning that we are pardoned, and it is in dying that we are born to Eternal Life a heart to meditate upon you; ears to hear you; eyes to see you; a tongue to proclaim you; a way of life pleasing to you; patience to wait for you; and perseverance to look for you.
Luke 10:38 - 11:13 The Lord’s Prayer
A prayer for the journey Luke 10:38 - 11:13 The Lord’s Prayer A prayer for the journey
The kingdom takes priority Luke 10:38 - 11:13 The Lord’s Prayer As we journey: The kingdom takes priority
Luke 10:38 - 11:13 The Lord’s Prayer As we journey: Take a packed lunch
Luke 10:38 - 11:13 The Lord’s Prayer As we journey: Travel light
Luke 10:38 - 11:13 The Lord’s Prayer As we journey: Don’t be distracted
Luke 10:38 - 11:13
The persistent neighbour Luke 10:38 - 11:13 The persistent neighbour
Luke 10:38 - 11:13 The persistent neighbour Pray for God to provide the Holy Spirit for our journey
“Blessed are those whose strength is in you, whose hearts are set on the pilgrim ways” Focus on the journey
What would God say to us for our journey?