New Stretching—Luke 9:18-24
I. S—T—R—E—T—C—H—I—N—G
II. Stretching for Answers
A. People thought Jesus was:
1. (John 1:20)_______________________________
2. (2 Kings 2:1-12)___________________________
3. (Deuteronomy 18:15)_______________________
B. Jesus, “The Messiah of God” was beyond human
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C. Discipleship Paradox
1. Our natural tendency is to be ________________
2. A paradox is a statement that seems contradictory, unbelievable or absurd but that may actually be true in fact. It’s inconsistent to common experience and common belief.
3. Discipleship means to (Luke 9:23)____________
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III. “Who Am I?”
A. Our identity is clarified in ___________________ to others and to Jesus Christ.
B. “But who do you say that I am?” (Luke 9:20) Jesus says,
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Opening Prayer/Thought
Gracious Lord, our helper and strength, we greet you this morning with joy and thanksgiving. We feel your welcome and anticipate your teaching. Show us this day what you would have us do. Whether it be great or small, we want to do what you command. Let our ears be attentive to your Word, and our hearts be responsive to the opportunities you grant us to sing a new song of praise in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.