HMCC of Jakarta & Tangerang

Luke 18:15-30 Receive the kingdom of God like a helpless child to receive eternal life in Jesus Christ. I. Do not hinder the children from receiving the kingdom of God (vv.15-17, 21) II. Do not let your money hinder you from receiving the kingdom of God (vv.18-25, cf. 16) III. Trust in Jesus to overcome all our hindrances and enter the kingdom of God (vv.26-30)

I. Remember God’s grace that calls us to Christ (vv. 1-9) 1. Find your ultimate sense of belonging in Christ - Word to non-believers 2. Remember God’s grace daily II. We are called to Christ together (vv. 10-17) 1. Be bold in your love for others - Romans 15:7 (ESV), “Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God. - Insiders and outsiders 2. Pray for the unity of the church

God does not justify those who trust in themselves but those who trust in Him alone. I. The Prayer of the Pharisee (vv. 9-12) II. The Prayer of the Tax Collector (vv. 13-14)

As you wait, do not despair; but in faith, persist in prayer. I. The parable of the unjust judge and persistent widow (vv. 1-5) II. Two motivations for persistent prayer (vv. 6-8a) III. One challenging question about our faith (v. 8b)

As King Jesus has already come to make us his own, trust that he will surely return to take us home. 1) The Kingdom of God is “already here” because the King has come to us (vv.20-21) 2) The Kingdom of God is “not yet here” because the Son of Man will return (vv.22-37) When Jesus returns: - It will not be a secret (vv.23-24) - It will be sudden and severe (vv.26-30) - He will judge all hearts (vv.31-37) - He will take his people home (vv.25, 34-35)

Give to Jesus all thanks and praise for he is our merciful Healer who saves. 1) Jesus came to die for those who are hopeless (v.11) 2) Jesus gives mercy to those who are helpless (vv.12-14) 3) Jesus warns those who are thankless (vv.15-18) 4) Jesus saves so he deserves praise that is endless (v.19)

As unworthy servants, our honorable duty is to help one another serve our worthy Lord. I. The What: We have a serious responsibility to one another (vv. 1-4) II. The How: We have the faith needed to obey (vv. 5-6) III. The Why: We are unworthy servants merely doing our duty (vv. 7-10)

How we respond to God’s Word in this temporary life will decide where we spend our eternal afterlife. I. The temporary nature of this life (vv. 19-22) II. The eternal nature of the afterlife (vv. 23-26) III. The sufficient nature of God’s Word (vv. 27-31)

Live out the heart of God’s law with a “forceful faith” in Jesus Christ. 1) What God’s law does: God’s Law sets his standard and exposes our sin (v.14) 2) What the law does not do: The Law motivates right behavior but does not fix our bad hearts (v.15) 3) What the Gospel does: The Gospel satisfies the Law, preaches grace, and calls sinners to “forceful faith” (v.16) 4) What we must strive to do: Live out the heart of God’s law (in money and marriage) (vv.17-18)

Sinners get lost in different ways, but God pursues them with His grace. The 1st lost son 1) The younger son’s worldliness leads to emptiness 2) The father’s grace and mercy lead to life The 2nd lost son 3) The older son’s self-righteousness leads to anger 4) The father’s grace and mercy lead to joy