The Life Of Christ Lesson 9 The First Parables of Jesus Be specific and direct in the title. Use the subtitle to give the specific context of the speech. -The goal should be to capture the audience’s attention which can be done with a quote, a startling statistic, or fact. It is not necessary to include this attention getter on the slide. Luke 12:1-59 – Confession and Denial June 19, 2019

“Everyone who confesses Me before men …” Luke 12:8-9 Confession defined: “to say the same thing as another” (Thayer) “… the effect of deep conviction of facts …” (Vine). To acknowledge truth unashamedly. (Romans 1:16; 2 Timothy 1:8-12; 2:15) - not the same as repentance!

“Everyone who confesses Me before men …” Luke 12:8-9 Confession: Who He is! That Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God and our Lord. Romans 10:9-10; 1 John 4:2; Acts 8:37; Philippians 2:11 Who we are! Sinners. 1 John 1:9; James 5:16; Psalms 32:5; Proverbs 28:13 Where our hope is (and isn’t)! Heaven and not here on earth. Hebrews 10:23; 11:13; 1 Peter 3:15 The basis for our hope! The gospel. 2 Corinthians 9:13; Colossians 1:5 not the same as repentance! 2 Cor 9:13, “they will glorify God for your obedience to your confession of the gospel of Christ”

“… the Son of Man will confess …” Luke 12:8-9 If we confess Jesus … Jesus will confess us before the heavenly host and God the Father (Matthew 10:32; Revelation 3:5) our fellowship and relationship with Him (John 15:14-15).

“… He who denies Me before men …” Luke 12:8-9 Deny - “contradict; i.e. disavow, reject” (Strong). Matthew 26:69-70; 2 Timothy 2:11-12; Mark 8:38 Denial also involves: Disobedience (uncompliant) or worthlessness: Titus 1:16 Self-sufficiency and not needing Him: Proverbs 30:9 Living by our own authority: Matthew 7:23 Putting off our obedience and failing to be ready: Matthew 25:12; (Luke 13:25)