DAD'S DAILY BREAD

Sermon notes                Pastor John Walker

17 On one of those days, as he was teaching, Pharisees and teachers of the law were sitting there, who had come from every village of Galilee and Judea and from Jerusalem. And the power of the Lord was with him to heal. 18 And behold, some men were bringing on a bed a man who was paralyzed, and they were seeking to bring him in and lay him before Jesus, 19 but finding no way to bring him in, because of the crowd, they went up on the roof and let him down with his bed through the tiles into the midst before Jesus. 20 And when he saw their faith, he said, “Man, your sins are forgiven you.” 21 And the scribes and the Pharisees began to question, saying, “Who is this who speaks blasphemies? Who can forgive sins but God alone?” 22 When Jesus perceived their thoughts, he answered them, “Why do you question in your hearts? 23 Which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven you,’ or to say, ‘Rise and walk’? 24 But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins”—he said to the man who was paralyzed—“I say to you, rise, pick up your bed and go home.” 25 And immediately he rose up before them and picked up what he had been lying on and went home, glorifying God. 26 And amazement seized them all, and they glorified God and were filled with awe, saying, “We have seen extraordinary things today.” Luke 5:17–26.

Jesus literally means ” The LORD Saves ” Emmanuel = GOD WITH US> God comes to us! =) Jesus came to rescue us and to reveal just how much we need Him! We received God’s forgiveness only through Jesus! Do you really believe what Jesus says to be true? Jesus is always full of compassion. ROM 3:23 We all fall short and we all need to be saved! Jesus doesn’t have to appeal to anyone else when it comes to forgiving sins! How will you respond to Jesus??

Jesus’ forgiveness is given to those who come to Him in trust! vs. 20 Really let the truth about God sink into your life. Let it guide and lead your thoughts and actions and ultimately guide your life! True belief is always followed by action! Genuine faith has action! Jesus meets action with compassion and love! ROM 10:13 Jesus’ truth will always stay the same and never change only because of what He has done!

Jesus’ forgiveness is for those who come to Him in humility. vs. 22-23 Rom 3:10 Do not just appear to be righteous! Our lack of humility keeps us from Him. Humility is needed for salvation and again during our sanctification. Be humble and not prideful! Look at your struggles and try to see what God is trying to change in your life. 2 Cor 5:21 My righteousness comes from what Christ has done and has nothing to do with me! The greatest gift I can give my family is a humble heart! Model God’s grace to those around me and put God’s grace on display for the world to see! Don’t hide the light!

Jesus’ forgiveness should move us to grateful worship. vs 25-26 Do not hide the light of Christ. Do not ever lose that sense of awe and worship. Remember what Christ has done and what He continues to do daily! Genuine worship is expressed by obedience and compassion. Luke 7:47 A lack of love for God will show itself by a lack of love for other people! A lack of patience and compassion and generosity are all signs you don’t have the Lord in your heart! Or you are just in sin! Don’t grow cold in your heart. Read the Word and remember what Christ has done for you! Let that love and that passion ignite a fire that burns hot for God! And don’t look back! I need Jesus to do for me what I cannot do for myself! Remember that God is God and that I am not! Stay humble!

APPLICATION:

Read the word! Write out all the things God has done for me! Use those things to guide my prayers and my thoughts. Ask God for help. Ask for wisdom and strength and courage! Ask Him for forgiveness and guidance into the future. Then worship and live like someone who has been saved from death! Don’t hide the truth. Spread the light of the Lord!!! Don’t be selfish or lazy! Please help me Lord for I cannot do this on my own!

IN HIS NAME!