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OF KINGS

OF KINGS

PASTOR BRIAN BEMENT

PASTOR BRIAN BEMENT

DECEMBER 17, 2017 LUKE 3:23-28

DECEMBER 17, 2017 LUKE 3:23-28

BIG MOVE: Give the Messiah complete AUTHORITY.

BIG MOVE: Give the Messiah complete AUTHORITY.

1. Son of GOD: Authority over my IDENTITY.

1. Son of GOD: Authority over my IDENTITY.

2. Son of ADAM: Authority over my STRUGGLE.

2. Son of ADAM: Authority over my STRUGGLE.

3. Son of ABRAHAM: Authority over my FAITH.

3. Son of ABRAHAM: Authority over my FAITH.

4. Son of DAVID: Authority over my PURPOSE.

4. Son of DAVID: Authority over my PURPOSE.

“To give authority to someone not qualified would be misplaced authority. Jesus is completely qualified and has complete authority.”

PULPIT CURRICULUM LUKE 3:23-28

“To give authority to someone not qualified would be misplaced authority. Jesus is completely qualified and has complete authority.”

PULPIT CURRICULUM LUKE 3:23-28

What people in your life have you given authority? What credentials are important to you as you evaluate giving someone authority? ______________________________ _______________________________________________________ What are Jesus’ credentials? Why should He have complete authority over your life? ___ _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________

What people in your life have you given authority? What credentials are important to you as you evaluate giving someone authority? ________________________________ _________________________________________________________ What are Jesus’ credentials? Why should He have complete authority over your life? _____ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________

Jesus has authority over our image because we were created by God (made with value and love) and given new life through salvation. Unfortunately, many other sources seek to define our identity. What sources do you give authority to define your identity? _______ _______________________________________________________ “The Messiah came to transform your image to reflect the glory of God.” How does this statement change everything? ____________________________________ _______________________________________________________ Nothing defines a person more than where they go when they struggle. How does believing that Jesus “is able to help” give Him authority in your struggle? Do you believe He is able to help? ___________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ Are you seeking counsel in your life that should really be rejected? Read Psalm 119:24. Why should God’s Word be the first and greatest source of counsel in our lives? ______ _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________

Jesus has authority over our image because we were created by God (made with value and love) and given new life through salvation. Unfortunately, many other sources seek to define our identity. What sources do you give authority to define your identity? _____________ _________________________________________________________ “The Messiah came to transform your image to reflect the glory of God.” How does this statement change everything? ______________________________________ _________________________________________________________ Nothing defines a person more than where they go when they struggle. How does believing that Jesus “is able to help” give Him authority in your struggle? Do you believe He is able to help? _____________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ Are you seeking counsel in your life that should really be rejected? Read Psalm 119:24. Why should God’s Word be the first and greatest source of counsel in our lives? ___________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________

What would it look like for you to orient your life around Kingdom purpose this Christmas? What personal pleasures, selfishness, laziness, etc. would have to go? What specific action steps will you take this week to place all of the authority back on King Jesus? Share your plan with another group member and keep each other accountable this week. ________ _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________

What would it look like for you to orient your life around Kingdom purpose this Christmas? What personal pleasures, selfishness, laziness, etc. would have to go? What specific action steps will you take this week to place all of the authority back on King Jesus? Share your plan with another group member and keep each other accountable this week. _________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________