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5 things
Jesus wants you to know today!
John 13:34–35
(ESV)
34A new commandment I give to you, that you
love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another.
35By this all people will know that you are
my disciples, if you have love for one another.”
So what does Jesus want you to know today!
It’s really nothing new;
Jesus’s teaching was timeless! He is never changing, but as our world changes
around us, I think there are some things he wants us to remember. Jesus was not
democrat or republican, he was not liberal or conservative, He was God
incarnate (Emanuel), and he is the God of the universe, the second part of the
trinity. He is the one who was with God when the earth was created and He loves
each and every one of us in this room! So lets take a look at what Jesus has to
say!
1) I love you!
John 3:16
(ESV)
16“For God so loved the world, that he gave
his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal
life.
·
Amidst the protest signs, yelling crowds, and
political referendums, the simple message of Jesus’ love for you is
often drowned out.
·
Never doubt that Jesus loves you more than
you could ever know.
·
Jesus doesn’t just love a future version of
you;
·
He loves you exactly as you are right now.
·
Jesus’ love for you has no prerequisites
or requirements.
Romans 5:8
(ESV)
8but God shows his love for us in that while we were
still sinners, Christ died for us.
·
Even if you hate Him, Jesus loves you and
wants what is best for you.
·
Love is at the core of everything Jesus
taught.
1 John 4:8–10
(ESV)
8Anyone who does not love does not know God, because
God is love.
9In this the love of God was made manifest among us,
that God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him.
10In this is love, not that we have loved God but that
he loved us and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.
·
Unfortunately His message of love has been
conveniently left out by many who would rather make a point than make a
difference
2. I understand
rejection.
Isaiah 53:3
(ESV)
3He was despised and rejected by men; a man of
sorrows, and acquainted with grief; and as one from whom men hide their faces
he was despised, and we esteemed him not.
· Jesus knows how it feels to be a social outcast.
· You would think the religious leaders would have been His best
friends, but they hated Him.
· They sought to kill Him and publicly shame Him any chance they
had. Eventually, the religious elite joined forces with local politicians and
murdered Jesus in front of a cheering crowd. Rejection hurts. (Matthew 27:1-3)
Mark 3:20–21
(ESV)
20Then he went home, and the crowd gathered again, so
that they could not even eat.
21And when his family heard it, they went out to seize
him, for they were saying, “He is out of his mind.”
· Jesus’ own family thought He was out of His mind; you
probably understand how that feels. In Jesus’ greatest moment of need, His
closest friends deserted Him.
· You may feel rejected by society and the church right now, and
that daily pressure takes a toll.
· Jesus understands.
· His heart always breaks for the rejected and the outcast.
o
The woman at the well (John 4)
o
The women that washed his
feet (Luke 7:36-50)
· Jesus wants to gather you in His arms and let you know that He
loves you.
· You have a home with Jesus, you belong to Him, and you are His
child.
· Don’t reject Him because He has not rejected you
3. I also
was tempted.
Hebrews
4:15–16 (ESV)
15For we do not have a high priest who is unable to
sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted
as we are, yet without sin.
16Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne
of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
· Jesus was tempted in every way that we are tempted.
Hebrews 2:17–18
(ESV)
17Therefore he had to be made like his brothers in
every respect, so that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in
the service of God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people.
18For because he himself has suffered when tempted, he
is able to help those who are being tempted.
· He does not shame you or reject you because of your temptations
and feelings.
· He faced the same thing when He walked the earth.
· He never married, and faced daily pressure and temptation in
every way imaginable.
· Some like to pretend they are perfect and never face any
struggles, but they’re lying.
Hebrews
12:2–3 (ESV)
2looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our
faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the
shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.
3Consider him who endured from sinners such
hostility against himself, so that you may not grow weary or
fainthearted.
· Jesus really was perfect and still faced temptation.
· He battled the desire to run away from His Father’s plan. (The
Garden)
· He understands what you are going through.
· If you read about His life, you will see it was no cake walk,
but if you will walk with Him and obey Him, you will find a greater reward than
you could ever imagine
o
Stay in his word
o
Pray often
o
Take his yoke, follow
Him, His yoke is light and he will lead you down the tight road!
4. I want
more for you.
· Think of the bible and Jesus teaching as a big yard with a high
fence!
o
Inside the fenced is safe
and good and pleasing to him
o
Anything outside the box
is harmful and bad (sin) and is not pleasing to him
· Sin is not a fun word or a comfortable topic, but Jesus will not
stop bringing it to our attention because we will miss out on life with Him if
sin is left unaddressed.
Ephesians
3:17–21 (ESV)
17so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through
faith—that you, being rooted and grounded in love,
18may have strength to comprehend with all the saints
what is the breadth and length and height and depth,
19and to know the love of Christ that surpasses
knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.
20Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly
than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us,
21to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus
throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.
· You may think Jesus is trying to take the one thing you enjoy or
spoil your fun, but that is not the case.
· The reason He wants us to stay in”yard” is because He wants what
is best for you.
1 Timothy
2:1–4 (ESV)
1First of all, then, I urge that supplications,
prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people,
2for kings and all who are in high positions, that we
may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way.
3This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God
our Savior,
4who desires all people to be saved and
to come to the knowledge of the truth.
· Ignore the political arguments, the protestors, and the
yelling.
· Jesus wants you to trust Him.
· Trust that He has good things in store for you.
· Trust that He wants what is best for you.
· Before you decide that what you feel is right, decide if you
trust Him
· You want folks to be saved?
· You want more folks going to heaven with you
· You have to be JESUS WITH SKIN ON
· Who cares what the TV says
· Or the right wingers or left wingers
· We have to be ambassadors of our Father and Big Brother!
· Its not to condemn, its to show them the Way and we cant do that
by showing hate and contempt
· Remembers Paul’s words
1 Timothy
1:15 (NLT)
15This is a trustworthy saying, and everyone should
accept it: “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners”—and I am the
worst of them all.
·
The bible has
to be a mirror not a window!
5. I will be
here for you.
Romans 2:3–4
(NLT)
3Since you judge others for doing these things, why
do you think you can avoid God’s judgment when
you do the same things?
4Don’t you see how wonderfully kind,
tolerant, and patient God is with you? Does this mean nothing to you? Can’t you
see that his kindness is intended to turn you from your sin?
· You may disagree with Jesus’s thoughts on any Sin in your life,
but He will not turn away from you.
· You may enjoy the life you live right now even if it
disagrees with the guidelines He laid out in Scripture. Jesus understands your
hesitation to make changes.
2 Peter 3:9
(NLT)
9The Lord isn’t really being slow about his promise,
as some people think. No, he is being patient for your sake. He does not want
anyone to be destroyed, but wants everyone to repent.
· He does not give up on us.
· For a long time now, people have disagreed with Him, yelled at
Him, and run from Him, and He patiently waits.
· Jesus is patient with us because He wants you to know Him.
· Jesus wants you to live the life He has planned for you.
Matthew
11:28–30 (NLT)
28Then Jesus said, “Come to
me, all of you who are weary and
carry heavy burdens, and I will give you
rest.
29Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you,
because I am humble and gentle at heart,
and you will find rest for your souls.
30For my yoke is easy to bear, and the
burden I give you is light.”
· When you are worn out from doing things your way, He will be
here.
· Turn to Him and ask for help, and He will be there before you
can blink.
·
There is no permanent joy
outside of Jesus.
·
Jesus wants what is best
for you, and He wants you to experience a full life.
·
Jesus is not concerned
with winning an argument or forcing you to do something you don’t want to do.
·
Jesus wants you to know
that your relationship with Him is better than anything else out there.
·
Until you reach that
point, He will be here patiently drawing you to Himself
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