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Jesus, Interrogated:
Hindrances to Crucifying Self
Luke 15:11-19
Message Three
An Experiential Exegesis of Your Far Country
1. The far country exists in our hearts
An Experiential Exegesis of Your Far Country
1. The far country exists in our hearts
2. The far country exists in our mind
An Experiential Exegesis of Your Far Country
1. The far country exists in our hearts
2. The far country exists in our mind
3. The far country exists in our will
Temptations do not just show our
character, because they shape
our character as we are willing to
either apply or deny the cross.
PointOne
Thesis
There is an insanity in crossless
living that freezes the image of God
in us and liberates the animal inside.
God will sometimes let you
receive things he knows you
don’t have the discipline to
keep, because that gives you the
opportunity to crucify the flesh
that required it.
PointTwo
PointThree
Our famine is not converted into
a cross until we willingly bear it.
HOW FAMINE DOES
YOU A FAVOR
1. It shows you the reality of the
consequences, 14
PointFour
A believer is always subject to
chastisement when he gets
comfortable in a context that is
below his calling.
HOW FAMINE DOES
YOU A FAVOR
1. It shows you the reality of the
consequences, 14
2. It shows you the gravity of your
choices, 15-16
HOW FAMINE DOES
YOU A FAVOR
1. It shows you the reality of the
consequences, 14
2. It shows you the gravity of your
choices, 15-16
3. It shows you the opportunity to
repent, 17-19
PointFive
Once he took up the cross as his
personal opportunity, he was
able to connect with his
providential capacity.
CONNECT WITH YOUR
PROVIDENTIAL CAPACITY
3. It shows you the opportunity to
repent, 17-19
A. Get up
B. Go
C. Speak
PointSix
You know you are growing
when you move from a “give
me” theology to a “make me”
theology.
Fresh Consecration for a Divine Calling
Come Forward for Prayer