SERIES: FACE TO FACE (2 OF 3)
Scripture: John 3:1-21, John 4:1-42
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NOTE: This sermon is part 3 and 4 of a 6 part sermon series. Two sermons outlines are included in this download.
PREVIEWS:
Part 3: With a Nervous Enquirer
Series: Face to Face
Stuart Briscoe
John 3:1-21
Human experience is characterized by "seeking." Everybody is looking for something-knowledge, happiness, purpose. The world's religions emphasize this point: people seeking. Christianity is unique, for it teaches that God is doing the seeking and is drawing people to Himself. But some people are very nervous about it.
I. A Nervous Approach.
A. A nighttime visit. vv. 1-2
1. A matter of pride-"a man of the Pharisees."
2. A matter of prestige-a member of the council.
3. A matter of protocol- "Israel's teacher." v. 10
B. A half hearted intervention. 7:45 52
1. Are there any believers among the rulers or the Pharisees?
2. Was Nicodemus a believer but scared to admit it?
C. A missed opportunity-silent at Jesus' trial.
II. A Nerve Wracking Dialogue.
A. A gracious acknowledgment. v. 2
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Part 4: With a Disappointed Woman
Series: Face to Face
Stuart Briscoe
John 4:1-42
In most people's eyes Nicodemus was eminently successful. But he still needed what Jesus had to offer. Jesus' next recorded meeting was with a woman whose life was full of disappointment and pain. To her he offered deeply satisfying life-life eternal. The offer still stands.
I. A Woman with a Past.
A. A product of her culture.
1. A first-century, Middle East woman.
2. An ethnic minority.
a. Samaritan history. 2 Kings 17:24f
b. Jewish antipathy. v. 9
B. A product of her circumstances.
1. Five-times married. v. 18
a. Victimized by divorce? Deuteronomy 24:1f; Malachi 2:13f
b. Devastated by death?
2. Desperate for love.
PREVIEWS:
Part 3: With a Nervous Enquirer
Series: Face to Face
Stuart Briscoe
John 3:1-21
Human experience is characterized by "seeking." Everybody is looking for something-knowledge, happiness, purpose. The world's religions emphasize this point: people seeking. Christianity is unique, for it teaches that God is doing the seeking and is drawing people to Himself. But some people are very nervous about it.
I. A Nervous Approach.
A. A nighttime visit. vv. 1-2
1. A matter of pride-"a man of the Pharisees."
2. A matter of prestige-a member of the council.
3. A matter of protocol- "Israel's teacher." v. 10
B. A half hearted intervention. 7:45 52
1. Are there any believers among the rulers or the Pharisees?
2. Was Nicodemus a believer but scared to admit it?
C. A missed opportunity-silent at Jesus' trial.
II. A Nerve Wracking Dialogue.
A. A gracious acknowledgment. v. 2
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Part 4: With a Disappointed Woman
Series: Face to Face
Stuart Briscoe
John 4:1-42
In most people's eyes Nicodemus was eminently successful. But he still needed what Jesus had to offer. Jesus' next recorded meeting was with a woman whose life was full of disappointment and pain. To her he offered deeply satisfying life-life eternal. The offer still stands.
I. A Woman with a Past.
A. A product of her culture.
1. A first-century, Middle East woman.
2. An ethnic minority.
a. Samaritan history. 2 Kings 17:24f
b. Jewish antipathy. v. 9
B. A product of her circumstances.
1. Five-times married. v. 18
a. Victimized by divorce? Deuteronomy 24:1f; Malachi 2:13f
b. Devastated by death?
2. Desperate for love.
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