Grace Community Bible Church Sermons

Pastor Rob Davis: 1 Thess. 1:1

In 1 Thessalonians 1:1 Paul reveals 3 important pieces of information about his 1st letter to the Thessalonian church.

1. Paul reveals the senders of the letter.
1. Paul
2. Silvanus
3. Timothy
2. Paul reveals the recipients of the letter.
3. Paul reveals his blessing to the Thessalonians.
1. Grace
2. Peace

Pastor Dave Hamlin: Was It Not Necessary…? (Luke 24:13-35)

WAS IT NOT NECESSARY…?
Luke 24:13-35
Grace Community Bible Church
4/16/06

We must depend upon God for divine revelation and divine illumination in order to see:

1. The Events of the Cross
   according to
2. God’s Plan for the Cross
   because of the
3. Necessity of the Cross

Parallel Structure of Luke’s Account*

The journey from Jerusalem (vv 14-15)

Appearance, “Obstructed Eyes,” Lack of Recognition (v 16)

Interaction (vv 17-18)

Summary of “the things” (vv 19-21)

Empty Tomb and Vision (vv 22-23a)

Jesus is Alive (v 23b)

Empty Tomb, but No Vision (v 24)

Interpretation of “the things” (vv 25-27)

Interaction (vv 28-30)

“Opened Eyes,” Recognition, and Disappearance (vv 31-32)

The Journey to Jerusalem (vv 33-35)

* Joel B. Green, The Gospel of Luke The New International Commentary on the New Testament (Grand Rapids, MI: © 1997) Eerdman’s Publishing, p 842

Pastor Dave Hamlin: The Red Mile: Jesus Enters Jerusalem (Luke 19:28-44)

THE RED MILE: JESUS ENTERS JERUSALEM
Luke 19:28-44
Grace Community Bible Church
4/9/06

In this text, what is true?

What does Luke intend to convey about Jesus through this account?

Jesus is Israel’s long awaited King

From this text, what should we do?

How should we respond to the news that Jesus is King?

1. Honor the King.
2. Praise God for his mighty works through the King.
3. Recognize God’s visitation in the King’s coming.

Pastor Rob Davis: Esther 9:20-10:3

In Esther 9:20-10:3 (Acts 8 & 9) we are shown three actions that establish the Feast of Purim and an Epilogue.

1. Mordecai sends letters.
1. The date to celebrate (vs. 20-21).
2. The reasons to celebrate (v. 22).
2. The Jews established the feast.
1. The history is recounted (vs. 23-25).
2. The feast is named (v. 26).
3. The feast is for remembering (vs. 27-28).
3. Queen Esther officially confirms the Feast of Purim (vs. 29-32).
4. Epilogue: Mordecai is esteemed (10:1-3).