Bible Study
Don’t just take our word for it . . . take His! We would encourage you to spend time examining the following Scriptures that shaped this sermon: Habakkuk 2:18–20; Luke 19:28–40.
Sermon Outline
- A Great Reversal
- Who is freed
- Whose is freed
- A Radical Rethink
- A reason for a radical rethink
- A model for a radical rethink
- Initiative
- Humility
- Praise
- A Real Response
- Habakkuk 2:20
Sermon Questions
- What is the main theme of Luke’s gospel being explored in this message?
- What circumstances in life make it most difficult for you to remember that Jesus is on the throne?
- What is the difference between an “n” shaped dynamic and a “u” shaped dynamic?
- Of the three acts/attitude of the heart discussed in point 2 — initiative, humility, praise — in which cases are your spiritual muscles strongest (or weakest)?
- Reflect on Jesus’ challenge to the Pharisees who opposed Him. Is there some area of life where you may be trusting in a great iron eyrie — even a religious or spiritual version of one — rather than in Jesus?
Select Resources Consulted
- David Prior, The Message of Joel, Micah & Habakkuk (The Bible Speaks Today)
- C. Kavin Rowe, Early Narrative Christology: The Lord in the Gospel of Luke
- Christopher J.H. Wright, The Mission of God: Unlocking the Bible’s Grand Narrative
You can listen to the sermon by using the player below or via the St Andrew’s Sermon Podcast.
Questions?
Do you have a question about today’s sermon? Email Sam Fornecker (SFornecker@StAndrews.Church).