Intensifying Ministry of Jesus
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Introduction
Introduction
Playoffs Trigger Intensity- Bills vs. Chiefs
Context: Preparing Disciples for Departure
Relationship to Christ
Relationship to World- Prepare for Opposition from the World/Overcome thru Holy Spirit
Today: How Will the Spirit help us endure this opposition? The Victory of Christ will bring intensifying opposition and work of the Holy Spirit
Intensifying Struggle (1-6)
Intensifying Struggle (1-6)
(1-4a) External Struggle
Specific Opposition- Banning from Synagogue and Death-
Acts Tells this Story- Apostles Threatened not to Preach in Jesus’ Name
Acts 4:17 “But so that this does not spread any further among the people, let’s threaten them against speaking to anyone in this name again.””
Ignorant Opposition- Service to God/No true Knowledge of God
Aside: Sincerity is not the ultimate litmus test for truth
Aside: Most intense persecution will come from sincere people (ex.- Muslims and Persecuted Church)
Truth: Expecting Persecution protects you from Disobedience (Remember/Don't Stumble)
(4b-6) Internal Struggle
Shift in Persecution: Jesus' Departure means Intense Persecution (with you from the beginning)-
Once he's gone the disciples will be the focus
Windshield removed
Shift in Presence: Jesus moves from with you to in you (question asked earlier wasn't focused on this)
Aside: Apparent Errors in the Bible- 14 they do ask where he's going
Result: SORROW fills our heart
Key: The Victory of Jesus Intensifies the Struggle of the Church
Intense Struggle Externally through Opposition from the World and Intense Struggle Internally through fears/sorrow we face
Victory putting us in the path of Struggle- Ill.- Becoming Heavyweight Champ- everyone wants to challenge; Ill.- Making a Claim that everyone wants to challenge-
Review from Last Week- Expect Struggle to be a normal part of living as the body of Christ in 2022
Application: Walk Faithfully (don't stumble/remember) by Expecting Struggle
Constantly in Recovery Mode