JESUS IS RADICAL (2 OF 3)
Scripture: Luke 6:27-28, Matthew 5:43-47, Matthew 19:21, Matthew 10:34-37, Luke 14:33, John 13:4-5, John 13:12-15
Title: Jesus is RADICAL (2 of 4)
Series: Jesus is (2 of 4)
Scripture: Luke 6:27-28, Matthew 5:43-47, Matthew 19:21, Matthew 10:34-37, Luke 14:33, John 13:4-5, 12-15
Author: Dr. David Ireland
1.1 Radical people and ideas cause change.
A) Some radical people and their ideas cause nothing but trouble and destruction.
1. But Jesus was different. His being radical was good and transformational.
Luke 6:27-28 (NIV)-27 But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28 bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.
1. The idea of loving your enemies sounds crazy, absurd and irrational. Yet, Jesus preached this radical message to show how your heart could change when you're saved.
2. Jesus took this radical idea one step further. He preached that you should "do good to those who hate you."
3. The only way you can do something as radical as that is you experience deep change-the kind that's irreversible.
4. A solid and common definition of radical is: A person who holds or follows strong convictions or extreme principles.
2.0 Let's See Why Jesus Can be Termed, "RADICAL".
2.1 Jesus PROCLAIMED A Radical Message.
A) Jesus spoke passionately and persuasively about how we ought to live and love.
1. His message was radical-holding to convictions and principles that upset the religious applecart.
Matthew 5:43-47 (GWT)-"43 You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor, and hate your enemy.' 44 But I tell you this: Love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you. 45 In this way you show that you are children of your Father in heaven. He makes his sun rise on people whether they are good or evil. He lets rain fall on them whether they are just or unjust. 46 If you love those who love you, do you deserve a reward? Even the tax collectors do that! 47 Are you doing anything remarkable if you welcome only your friends? Everyone does that!
2. Jesus proclaimed t ...
Series: Jesus is (2 of 4)
Scripture: Luke 6:27-28, Matthew 5:43-47, Matthew 19:21, Matthew 10:34-37, Luke 14:33, John 13:4-5, 12-15
Author: Dr. David Ireland
1.1 Radical people and ideas cause change.
A) Some radical people and their ideas cause nothing but trouble and destruction.
1. But Jesus was different. His being radical was good and transformational.
Luke 6:27-28 (NIV)-27 But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28 bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.
1. The idea of loving your enemies sounds crazy, absurd and irrational. Yet, Jesus preached this radical message to show how your heart could change when you're saved.
2. Jesus took this radical idea one step further. He preached that you should "do good to those who hate you."
3. The only way you can do something as radical as that is you experience deep change-the kind that's irreversible.
4. A solid and common definition of radical is: A person who holds or follows strong convictions or extreme principles.
2.0 Let's See Why Jesus Can be Termed, "RADICAL".
2.1 Jesus PROCLAIMED A Radical Message.
A) Jesus spoke passionately and persuasively about how we ought to live and love.
1. His message was radical-holding to convictions and principles that upset the religious applecart.
Matthew 5:43-47 (GWT)-"43 You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor, and hate your enemy.' 44 But I tell you this: Love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you. 45 In this way you show that you are children of your Father in heaven. He makes his sun rise on people whether they are good or evil. He lets rain fall on them whether they are just or unjust. 46 If you love those who love you, do you deserve a reward? Even the tax collectors do that! 47 Are you doing anything remarkable if you welcome only your friends? Everyone does that!
2. Jesus proclaimed t ...
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