Jesus and the Death of a Killer | Sunday Message (Pastor Jonathan Laurie)
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Apr 13, 2025
Explore the story of Saul of Tarsus, a man who went from overseeing the persecution of Christians to becoming a pivotal figure in Christianity. Discover the idea that Jesus calls us to daily renew ourselves by putting our sinful nature to death. Reflect on the significance of mortality and the transformative power of faith, showing that no one is beyond God's reach. The discussion emphasizes that life's true fulfillment comes from aligning desires with divine purpose, illustrating that Jesus didn't just aim to improve lives, but to raise the dead to new life.
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Think About Death for Wisdom
It is important to think about death as it helps gain wisdom and make meaningful decisions.
Reflecting on mortality encourages us to live purposefully rather than impulsively.
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Legacy of Jonathan's Brother
Jonathan Laurie shared personal loss of his brother Christopher who left a spiritual legacy despite dying young.
Christopher's faith impacted family and community, showing the lasting power of a life devoted to God.
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Saul: Sincere but Deadly
Saul of Tarsus was initially a man of death, persecuting Christians with zeal and fear.
Despite his sincerity, he was sincerely wrong, mistaking persecution for God's favor.
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Jesus is calling us to put our sinful nature to death and be raised to new life—not just once, but daily. In this message, we look at someone who embraced this truth: Saul of Tarsus.
Notes:
Focus verses - Acts 7–9
Being friends with your kids is a reward you receive after being a good parent.
It is biblical to think about death. James 4:14 (ESV) Psalm 90:12 (NKJV)
Christopher Laurie pointed others to Jesus.
Jesus wants us to put our sinful nature to death and raise us to new life, daily.
Read Acts 7:57–8:4 (NKJV)
#1 A Man of Death
Saul cast his vote; he oversaw and led the stoning of Stephen.
Acts 26:11 (NKJV)
Saul was a man of death.
Saul was sincere. Yet he was sincerely wrong.
Saul depended on his own righteousness, and not on the righteousness of God.
Jesus saw a future apostle, a bold witness; Jesus saw Paul. 1 Samuel 16:7 (NKJV)
Nobody is beyond the reach of God.
Saul was a man of death, but Jesus was calling him to put that life to death so that he might truly live.
#2 A Man Who Had to Die Acts 9:1–5 (NKJV)
Jesus didn’t just reform Saul, He replaced him. Saul became Paul.
Jesus didn’t come to make bad people good. He came to make dead people live.
Philippians 3:8–11 (MSG)
#3 A Man Who Died Daily Romans 8:13–18 (NKJV)
“I affirm, by the boasting in you which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord, I die daily.” 1 Corinthians 15:31 (NKJV)
The Christian life is a daily burial of the old self.
Jesus came to make you new.
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