SERIES: Not A Fan
TITLE: Passionate Pursuit
TEXT: Luke 7: 36-50 (p.864); Phil.3:1-11 (p.981)
I. GOD PASSIONATELY PURSUES US
Before we pursue God, He (has been pursuing) us.
- The Bible is clear we are all sinners. [Rom.3:23] It is clear that every man has done what is right in his own eyes.
- The Bible teaches “the wages of sin is death, but gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” [Rom.6:23]
- The Bible says, “God wants no one to perish, but for all to come to Him.” [Acts 17:30]
- The Bible says, “God demonstrated His love toward us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” [Rom.5:8]
II. GOD WANTS US TO PASSIONATELY PURSUE HIM
[Turn to Phil.3]
Turn to Matthew 13:44 (p.819)
Fans want to (play it safe); but followers will (stretch themselves). Fans want to be (comfortable); but followers want (risk).
Check
Yes
No
Maybe
NEXT WEEK: Comfort is Over-Rated- I Cor.1:18-25; John 15:4-5
- GOD PASSIONATELY PURSUES US
Before we pursue God, He (has been pursuing) us.
· The Bible is clear we are all sinners. [Rom.3:23] It is clear that every man has done what is right in his own eyes.
· The Bible teaches “the wages of sin is death, but gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” [Rom.6:23]
· The Bible says, “God wants no one to perish, but for all to come to Him.” [Acts 17:30]
· The Bible says, “God demonstrated His love toward us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” [Rom.5:8]
- GOD WANTS US TO PASSIONATELY PURSUE HIM
[Turn to Phil.3]
Turn to Matthew 13:44 (p.819)
Fans want to (play it safe); but followers will (stretch themselves). Fans want to be (comfortable); but followers want (risk).
Check Yes
No
Maybe
NEXT WEEK: Comfort is Over-Rated- I Cor.1:18-25; John 15:4-5
