Study Guide – Intimacy for Sale

Intimacy for Sale

Self(less) Love

Proverbs 30:18-20 et. al.

The Text

Proverbs 30:18-20

¹⁸ Three things are too wonderful for me;

four I do not understand:

¹⁹ the way of an eagle in the sky,

the way of a serpent on a rock,

the way of a ship on the high seas,

and the way of a man with a virgin.

²⁰ This is the way of an adulteress:…

No Off Ramps

Self(less) Love

Proverbs 18:22; 2:16-17; 31:10-12

The Text

Proverbs 18:22

He who finds a wife finds a good thing

and obtains favor from the Lord.

Proverbs 2:16-17

So, you will be delivered from the forbidden woman,

from the adulteress with her smooth words,

 who forsakes the companion of her youth

and forgets the covenant of her God;

Proverbs 18:10-12

An excellent wife who can find?

She is far more precious than jewels.…

Study Guide – Replacing the Idol of Me

Replacing the Idol of Me

Self(less) Love

Proverbs 26:12; 3:5-8

The Text

¹² Do you see a man who is wise in his own eyes?

There is more hope for a fool than for him.

⁵ Trust in the Lord with all your heart,

and do not lean on your own understanding.

⁶ In all your ways acknowledge him,

and he will make straight your paths.

⁷ …

Luke 9:51-62 Study Guide

Choosing Self: The Challenge of Surrender

An Orderly Account:

Encountering Jesus in the Gospel of Luke

Luke 9:51-62

The Text

When the days drew near for him to be taken up, he set his face to go to Jerusalem…

Introduction:

In this passage, Jesus does not speak like a man trying to grow a crowd. This isn’t the way we expect preachers to talk. People are coming to Jesus saying, “I …

Luke 9.46-50 Study Guide

DISCLAIMER: I told my congregation that I have been deeply influenced by both Tim Keller and C.S. Lewis on the subject of Pride. I have borrowed heavily from them both in this sermon.

Promoting Self: The Challenge of Pride

An Orderly Account:

Encountering Jesus in the Gospel of Luke

Luke 9:46-50

The Text

On the next day, when they had come down from the mountain, a great crowd met him…

Introduction:…

Luke 9.37-45 Study Guide

Self-Sufficiency: The Challenge of Faith

An Orderly Account:

Encountering Jesus in the Gospel of Luke

Luke 9:37-45

The Text

On the next day, when they had come down from the mountain, a great crowd met him…

Introduction:

As a kid, I loved visiting my uncle Paul’s garage. His 1980 Chevrolet Camaro, bronze and gold paint, gleamed under the lights, and on the shelves stood neat rows of red and silver bottles …

Luke 9.28-36 Study Guide

The Glory of Jesus

An Orderly Account:

Encountering Jesus in the Gospel of Luke

Luke 9:28-36

The Text

Now about eight days after these sayings he took with him Peter and John and James and went up on the mountain to pray…

Introduction:

Apart from Easter morning itself, the Transfiguration is the pinnacle moment of the gospels.

Throughout Luke’s gospel we’ve seen moments when Jesus’ glory breaks through: miracles and healings. …

STUDY GUIDE

The Cross & the Glory

An Orderly Account:

Encountering Jesus in the Gospel of Luke

Luke 9:18-27

The Text

Now it happened that as he was praying alone, the disciples were with him. And he asked them, “Who do the crowds say that I am?” …

Introduction:

Jesus Christ is well known for making shocking statements. For instance, “Love your enemies and do good to them who hate you,” or “Unless a man …

Study Guide

The Pillar & Buttress of Truth

1 Timothy 3:14-16

Read the Text: 1 Timothy 3:14-16

According to this passage, the church is not optional. Rather, the church is the center of God’s work in the world today.

1. We are God’s Family & Do His Work

• Greek, Oikos – both family members & economic center.

• God’s family members – reconciled through Christ.

• God’s business– proclamation, baptism, the supper, discipleship.

2. We Uphold God’s Truth