Balancing Ministry N' Work

1.      We are entering our final two chapters of John. a.       But I did not want to leave it where we ended last week before going into Christmas. b.      Jesus’ death on the cross and His burial point to prophesy and to Him being the perfect sacrificial lamb of God. c.       With His death our debt is paid. d.      Not partially paid, not put on layaway to see if we can pay the rest. e.       Our debt has been paid in full. f.       Ephesians 2:8-9 g.      Have faith in who Jesus is and what He did for you, and you will be saved. h.      A gift that cannot be earned. i.        A gift that Jesus freely gave when He allowed Himself to be arrested and again when He gave up His spirit. j.        An amazing gift ...

1.      Jesus has been betrayed. a.       Abandoned. b.      Falsely accused. c.       Beaten. d.      And Sentenced to death. e.       All of these events as hard as they are, were needed. f.       When God created the world, He knew humankind would need a Savior. g.      He knew we would need the perfect lamb to come to earth. h.      The Father loves us so much that He sent His Son to us. i.        To wipe away our sin once and for all.   2.      John 19:16-18 a.       Jesus and the others were taken outside of the city to be crucified. b.      The OT Law required that the sin offering was to be taken outside the city to be burned. c.     ...