Joy of Christ's LIfe

JOY OF CHRIST’S LIFE

04/13/2025; Luke 8:1-21; Steve Thiel; Christ Proclamation Church

Sermon Theme – Jesus is the one true King, and His Kingdom brings salvation and judgment, revelation and concealment. Therefore, we must be certain to hear the Word clearly, accept Christ’s commands whole-heartedly, and bear fruit abundantly, by acting consistent with Jesus’ preaching and teaching.

I. REALITY OF CHRIST’S PREACHING
   A. Context of Jesus’ Preaching – (Luke 8:1-3)
      1. Immediate Context
      2. Wider Context
   B. Content of Jesus’ Preaching – (Luke 8:4-8)
II. REASON FOR CHRIST’S PREACHING
   A. Reveal the Kingdom of God – (Luke 8:9-10a)
   B. Conceal the Kingdom of God – (Luke 8:10b)
III. RESPONSE TO CHRIST’S PREACHING
   A. Ways to Respond – (Luke 8:11-15)
      1. Hearing that Rejects Jesus – (vv.11-12)
      2. Hearing that Falls Away – (v.13)
      3. Hearing that Desires the World – (v.14)
      4. Hearing that Bears Fruit – (v.15)
   B. Warning to Respond – (Luke 8:16-18)
      1. Hearing that Actually Acts – (vv.16-18a)
      2. Hearing that Hypothetically Acts – (v.18b)
   C. Wonder of Responding – (Luke 8:19-21)