Out on a Limb

January 15, 2023

There is a point at which a series of small incidents suddenly breaks through to accomplish a major change. This “Tipping Point,” as it is called, may seem to happen suddenly but always comes about because of a number of seemingly insignificant incremental events. Think of a house of cards; there is always one final card that instigates the Tipping Point, but the weight of all the cards ultimately brings down the house. As Jesus made His way to Jerusalem, His ministry reached a Tipping Point. The political and religious establishments could no longer ignore Jesus and His radical claims about the Kingdom of God, and soon, His disciples would no longer be able to ignore the reality of what He came to do. Join us for a sermon series exploring Luke 19 and 20 as we consider how the life of Jesus still leads each of us to a Tipping Point.

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Passage

Luke 19:1-10

‍Principle

Salvation isn’t just about the ____________; it’s about __________.
Repentance isn’t just a change of __________; it requires changed ________________.
Grace is ________, but it’s not __________.

‍Tipping Point

Will I stay in the tree and ____________________ __________, or will I come down and ______________ him into my __________ __________?

Small Group Questions

Use this outline for personal reflection, as a couple or family devotion, or with a small group.

‍GROUP ANNOUNCEMENTS

MLK Weekend of Service continues today and tomorrow.

Hey Day is coming! Invite someone to attend church and small group with you on February 5^th!

Luke Devotionals are available for $5. We will cover week one, chapter 3 today.

HANGOUT

Describe a time when you apologized but were not repentant.

Do you think God is satisfied when we apologize for our behavior? Why or why not?

HEAR

Read Luke 3:1-6

Why does Luke begin his account of John the Baptist by reporting the names of all the people in authority?
How did John’s ministry prepare the way for Jesus?
What kind of baptism was John proclaiming? Was this baptism different than the kind we proclaim today? If so, how?

Read Luke 3:7-14

What does it mean to “bear fruit in keeping with repentance”?
Why does John warn his audience that being sons of Abraham is not enough?
How does John answer the crowd’s question, “What then shall we do?” How does John’s answer relate to Zacchaeus’ response to Jesus in Luke 19:1-10?

Read Luke 3:15-22

How does John compare himself to Christ? What does this tell you about John?
Why was John arrested? Was this consistent with his preaching? Why or why not?
What happened because of Jesus’ baptism? What do you think it means that “the heavens were opened”?

HUDDLE

Is there something for which you should repent? Is there someone to whom you must make amends? Talk about it, invite accountability, and take time to pray together.