March 7, 2021

Jesus The Storyteller: Shalom

Preacher: Joe Walser Series: Jesus The Storyteller Scripture: Matthew 25:14–30

Revelation 21:1-5

1. The Word of God is all about Jesus...the gospel
- Luke 24:44-45
2. Jesus is the greatest human ever and for all time
3. We are being renewed to his image...
- 2 Corinthians 3:18

Jesus preached and restored SHALOM, that's good news!
- Matthew 11:4-6

Shalom defined: "The webbing together of God, humans, and all creation in justice, fulfillment, and delight is what the Hebrew prophets call shalom. In English we call it peace, but it means far more than just peace of mind or ceasefire between enemies. In the Bible shalom means universal flourishing, wholeness, and delight-a rich state of affairs in which natural needs are satisfied and natural gifts fruitfully employed, a state of affairs that inspires joyful wonder as the creator and savior opens doors and speaks welcome to the creatures in whom he delights. Shalom, in other words, is the way things are supposed to be." - Cornelius Plantinga, Sin: Not the Way it's Supposed to Be

- Isaiah 58:10, 12

Matthew 23:1-3
Matthew 24:42

Matthew 25:14-30

S.H.A.L.O.M.
S - Servants of the master: All humans as image bearers are mode for His glory and created to serve the master
- Matthew 25:;19
- Isaiah 43:7
H - Heart of faith is obedience
- Matthew 25:16
A - At risk...a life of faith inevitably (inescapably, certainly) leads to more and greater risk
- Matthew 25:18
L - Life of supreme joy
- Matthew 25:21
O - One thing...this life is centered on ONE THING (our Father's business is the restoration of SHALOM)
- Matthew 25:35
M - Miscalculation

Take away
1. Preach the gospel to yourself
2. Develop a sense of urgency in serving the least

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Jesus The Storyteller: Easter Matters

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Mar 28

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Mar 21

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Jesus The Storyteller: Priests and Prostitues

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