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Why Parables?Matthew 13:10-17Pastor Frans AlbertsWhy Parables?- To reveal more spiritual truth to those who believe it and use it - To conceal spiritual truth and take away what was given but refused- To point out the blessing of our Spirit given illumination - May we use it – or risk losing it.
The King's Counsel and Caution on Our WordsMatthew 12:33-37Pastor Frans AlbertsMatthew 12:33–37 (NASB95) — 33 “Either make the tree good and its fruit good, or make the tree bad and its fruit bad; for the tree is known by its fruit. 34 “You brood of vipers, how can you, being evil, speak what is good? For the mouth speaks out of that which fills the heart. 35 “The good man brings out of his good treasure what is good; and the evil man brings out of his evil treasure what is evil. 36 “But I tell you that every careless word that people speak, they shall give an accounting for it in the day of judgment. 37 “For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.”Matthew 12:33-37- Jesus counselled his audience about the words of the pharisees- Words reveal character, Words expose the heart- Words justify and words condemn- Jesus used three word-pictures to counsel about our words - Jesus gave a word of warning against the importance of our words The King’s Counsel and Caution about Our Words - Word Pictures to Counsel us - A Batch of Fruit - A Brood of Vipers - A Bag of Treasure - Word of warning to Caution us - Getting our Attention - Giving an Account - Guide in our Adjudication
That's Unforgivable!Matthew 12:22-32Pastor Frans AlbertsMark 3:28-29Truly, I say to you, all sins will be forgiven the children of man, and whatever blasphemies they utter, but whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit never has forgiveness, but is guilty of an eternal sin.
Qualities of Jesus, the Servant KingMatthew 12:9-21Pastor Frans AlbertsSeven qualities of Jesus for us to imitate:1. His Mercy2. His Meekness3. His Assurance 4. His Spirit-filled Ministry 5. His faithfulness6. His Humility 7. His Gentleness
Lord of the SabbathMatthew 12:1-8Pastor Frans Alberts- Three Incredible assertions - I AM the One greater than the Temple - I AM the One who knows the heart of God - I AM the Lord of the Sabbath
A True Disciple Confesses ChristMatthew 10:32-39Pastor Frans AlbertsA true disciple of Christ1. Confesses Christ Candidly2. Confesses Christ Courageously3. Confesses Christ Conclusively