1. Another contradiction? Matt 4v12-13, John 1-4
Matthew 4v12-22
6. I Surrender!
Another contradiction? Matt 4v12-13, John 1-4
Matthew concerned with prophecy of the Messiah 4v13-16
OT Scriptures: Christ came not only for Jews, but Gentiles
Repent: The Gospel Call v17, Acts 2v38, 3v19, 26v20, 2 Tim 2v19
Repentance: The ‘proof’ that you belong to the Lord
‘Sorry’s’ not enough. Join it with repentance Matt 7v21-23

2. Matthew 4v12-22 6. ‘I Surrender’
The Call of Christ 4v18, 21
Repentance comes only in the light of the Face of Christ v16, 2 Cor 4v6
‘In Your light, we see light’ Ps 36v9
You repent cos you’ve found Someone beyond compare
It’s happening as Jesus calls His disciples v18-22
The Lord draws you to Himself before you follow Him
Like the blind man, healed in stages Mk 8v22-25
All it takes is the on going touch of Jesus

3. Matthew 4v12-22 6. ‘I Surrender’
The Call of Christ (continued) 4v18, 21
‘I surrender ALL’ v19-20, v22
Walk away from your sinful lifestyle & follow Him
Old habits are replaced with something much better
‘If the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed’ Jn 8v36
We have Almighty God in us, we can turn from sin Rom 8v9
We’re controlled by the Spirit Gal 5v22-25