Spiritual ADD (3 of 3)
Series: The Path Principle
Jeff Strite
Matthew 17:1-8
OPEN: Back in 1884 John Henry Patterson formed the National Cash Register Co. and he led the company to prominence and profitability. He made it successful because he paid attention to details and kept an eye on each dept. in the company.
At one point, it became apparent that the factory was having a high number of burglaries. Patterson was convinced that the security staff was not doing their job. So, one night, he put on a phosphorescent suit and rode up to the plant on a white horse. He jimmied opened the door to the tool room, helped himself to several spare parts and rode off, without being challenged.
The next morning, he replaced the security staff.
APPLY: Now, why did Patterson replace the security staff?
He did that because they weren't doing their job.
They weren't paying attention.
Here in Matthew 17, we have God trying to get the attention of Peter, James and John. It's fairly obvious that this was the reason Jesus bro't them to this mountain. A lot of times, Jesus would take his men aside for a time of teaching or prayer, but this time, it's a little different.
No sooner had they reached the pinnacle when Jesus turns around... and his entire appearance has changed. His face shines like the sun, and His garments became as white as the light.
As if that weren't enough, two men appear beside Jesus. We're not told how the disciples knew who they were but they suddenly realized these two men were Moses and Elijah.
The apostles are understandably excited.
Notice what Peter says to Jesus in Matthew 17:4, "Lord, it is good for us to be here. If you wish, I will put up three shelters- one for you, one for Moses and one for Elijah."
Suddenly a cloud descends on them and surrounds them. Matthew 17:5 tells us a powerful voice speaks from the cloud "This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased. Listen to him!"
The excitement of the Disciples turns ...
Series: The Path Principle
Jeff Strite
Matthew 17:1-8
OPEN: Back in 1884 John Henry Patterson formed the National Cash Register Co. and he led the company to prominence and profitability. He made it successful because he paid attention to details and kept an eye on each dept. in the company.
At one point, it became apparent that the factory was having a high number of burglaries. Patterson was convinced that the security staff was not doing their job. So, one night, he put on a phosphorescent suit and rode up to the plant on a white horse. He jimmied opened the door to the tool room, helped himself to several spare parts and rode off, without being challenged.
The next morning, he replaced the security staff.
APPLY: Now, why did Patterson replace the security staff?
He did that because they weren't doing their job.
They weren't paying attention.
Here in Matthew 17, we have God trying to get the attention of Peter, James and John. It's fairly obvious that this was the reason Jesus bro't them to this mountain. A lot of times, Jesus would take his men aside for a time of teaching or prayer, but this time, it's a little different.
No sooner had they reached the pinnacle when Jesus turns around... and his entire appearance has changed. His face shines like the sun, and His garments became as white as the light.
As if that weren't enough, two men appear beside Jesus. We're not told how the disciples knew who they were but they suddenly realized these two men were Moses and Elijah.
The apostles are understandably excited.
Notice what Peter says to Jesus in Matthew 17:4, "Lord, it is good for us to be here. If you wish, I will put up three shelters- one for you, one for Moses and one for Elijah."
Suddenly a cloud descends on them and surrounds them. Matthew 17:5 tells us a powerful voice speaks from the cloud "This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased. Listen to him!"
The excitement of the Disciples turns ...
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