UP . IN . OUT
Part 1: Loving Jesus, Enthralled by Glory
John 21:1-19
UP . IN . OUT
Part 1: Loving Jesus, Enthralled by Glory
John 21:1-19
UP . IN . OUT
Part 1: Loving Jesus, Enthralled by Glory
John 21:1-19
We were created to love Jesus, and we will love Him only as
much as we are enthralled by his glory.
We were created to love Jesus, and we will love Him only as
much as we are enthralled by his glory.
We were created to love Jesus, and we will love Him only as
much as we are enthralled by his glory.
I. Introduction
I. Introduction
I. Introduction
If it’s true that Jesus was resurrected from the dead, then Jesus is the
most important person we can know. Q: What does a relationship with
the risen Jesus look like?
If it’s true that Jesus was resurrected from the dead, then Jesus is the
most important person we can know. Q: What does a relationship with
the risen Jesus look like?
If it’s true that Jesus was resurrected from the dead, then Jesus is the
most important person we can know. Q: What does a relationship with
the risen Jesus look like?
See our logo – symbol of the Trinity - a life in relationship with the risen
Jesus is lived out/expressed in three dimensions: Up – In – Out.
See our logo – symbol of the Trinity - a life in relationship with the risen
Jesus is lived out/expressed in three dimensions: Up – In – Out.
See our logo – symbol of the Trinity - a life in relationship with the risen
Jesus is lived out/expressed in three dimensions: Up – In – Out.
Up
Our relationship with God through Jesus Christ; we worship Him;
we love Him for who He is and what He’s done for us.
Up
Our relationship with God through Jesus Christ; we worship Him;
we love Him for who He is and what He’s done for us.
Up
Our relationship with God through Jesus Christ; we worship Him;
we love Him for who He is and what He’s done for us.
In
We experience His grace and love best in His family – the Church; we
are best transformed by His grace in community with one another.
In
We experience His grace and love best in His family – the Church; we
are best transformed by His grace in community with one another.
In
We experience His grace and love best in His family – the Church; we
are best transformed by His grace in community with one another.
Out
God wants everyone to be in His family so He sends us out on
mission with Him to express our love of Him in practical ways.
Out
God wants everyone to be in His family so He sends us out on
mission with Him to express our love of Him in practical ways.
Out
God wants everyone to be in His family so He sends us out on
mission with Him to express our love of Him in practical ways.
We are a Jesus-loving community,
enthralled by GLORY, transformed by GRACE, sent out in LOVE
for the Kingdom of God.
We are a Jesus-loving community,
enthralled by GLORY, transformed by GRACE, sent out in LOVE
for the Kingdom of God.
We are a Jesus-loving community,
enthralled by GLORY, transformed by GRACE, sent out in LOVE
for the Kingdom of God.
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II. Up = Loving Jesus, Enthralled by Glory (John 21:1-19)
A.
Context and Background (Luke 22:31-33, 54-62).
Jesus warns Peter that he will deny Him three times… Peter is unaware of his capacity to deny Jesus; Peter is broken over his failure and captive to shame.
B. Relationship with Jesus is Always Personal.
II. Up = Loving Jesus, Enthralled by Glory (John 21:1-19)
A.
Context and Background (Luke 22:31-33, 54-62).
Jesus warns Peter that he will deny Him three times… Peter is unaware of his capacity to deny Jesus; Peter is broken over his failure and captive to shame.
B. Relationship with Jesus is Always Personal.
II. Up = Loving Jesus, Enthralled by Glory (John 21:1-19)
A.
Context and Background (Luke 22:31-33, 54-62).
Jesus warns Peter that he will deny Him three times… Peter is unaware of his capacity to deny Jesus; Peter is broken over his failure and captive to shame.
B. Relationship with Jesus is Always Personal.
1. Jesus deals with each of us personally.
- He knows us intimately (charcoal fire)
- He doesn’t compare us to others (Peter v. John)
1. Jesus deals with each of us personally.
- He knows us intimately (charcoal fire)
- He doesn’t compare us to others (Peter v. John)
1. Jesus deals with each of us personally.
- He knows us intimately (charcoal fire)
- He doesn’t compare us to others (Peter v. John)
2. Our relationship with Jesus is always grounded in His grace.
- He starts with us where we are (agape to phileo).
2. Our relationship with Jesus is always grounded in His grace.
- He starts with us where we are (agape to phileo).
2. Our relationship with Jesus is always grounded in His grace.
- He starts with us where we are (agape to phileo).
3. Real love of Jesus always gets lived out in action as well as words
(“follow me”).
3. Real love of Jesus always gets lived out in action as well as words
(“follow me”).
3. Real love of Jesus always gets lived out in action as well as words
(“follow me”).
C. The Expulsive Power of Grace
C. The Expulsive Power of Grace
C. The Expulsive Power of Grace
We can “will” ourselves to be religious or moral, but we cannot “will” ourselves to love Jesus. We can only put ourselves in a responsive
posture to His grace and love of us (1 John 4:7-21, John 15:1-17).
We can “will” ourselves to be religious or moral, but we cannot “will” ourselves to love Jesus. We can only put ourselves in a responsive
posture to His grace and love of us (1 John 4:7-21, John 15:1-17).
We can “will” ourselves to be religious or moral, but we cannot “will” ourselves to love Jesus. We can only put ourselves in a responsive
posture to His grace and love of us (1 John 4:7-21, John 15:1-17).
The expulsive power of grace = As we see ourselves more clearly and
we see more of His glory, His love releases our hearts in deeper love
and faith (Luke 7:36-50).
The expulsive power of grace = As we see ourselves more clearly and
we see more of His glory, His love releases our hearts in deeper love
and faith (Luke 7:36-50).
The expulsive power of grace = As we see ourselves more clearly and
we see more of His glory, His love releases our hearts in deeper love
and faith (Luke 7:36-50).
“Glory” = God’s significance, worth. His glory is the public display of
His beauty and perfections.
“Glory” = God’s significance, worth. His glory is the public display of
His beauty and perfections.
“Glory” = God’s significance, worth. His glory is the public display of
His beauty and perfections.
D. Suggestions
D. Suggestions
1. Ask the Lord to show you His glory in creation.
2. Commit to regular worship with God’s people.
3. Use your commute time for silence and prayer.
4. Memorize and pray Psalm 27.
5. Start a regular practice of reflecting on a Gospel story asking Jesus to reveal His glory to you.
6. Read a spiritual classic, i.e. “The Pursuit of God” by Tozer or “Knowing God” by Packer.
“Let me seek you in longing, and long for you in seeking. Let me find you in love, and love you in finding.” Anselm (1033-1109)
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D. Suggestions
1. Ask the Lord to show you His glory in creation.
2. Commit to regular worship with God’s people.
3. Use your commute time for silence and prayer.
4. Memorize and pray Psalm 27.
5. Start a regular practice of reflecting on a Gospel story asking Jesus to reveal His glory to you.
6. Read a spiritual classic, i.e. “The Pursuit of God” by Tozer or “Knowing God” by Packer.
“Let me seek you in longing, and long for you in seeking. Let me find you in love, and love you in finding.” Anselm (1033-1109)
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1. Ask the Lord to show you His glory in creation.
2. Commit to regular worship with God’s people.
3. Use your commute time for silence and prayer.
4. Memorize and pray Psalm 27.
5. Start a regular practice of reflecting on a Gospel story asking Jesus to reveal His glory to you.
6. Read a spiritual classic, i.e. “The Pursuit of God” by Tozer or “Knowing God” by Packer.
“Let me seek you in longing, and long for you in seeking. Let me find you in love, and love you in finding.” Anselm (1033-1109)
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