Pastor Bill Warner
Two Temple Truths
1. The Temple is where Heaven and Earth meet
2. God’s desire from the beginning is to “rest & rule” among and through His people '
The Temple Through Scripture
1. Tabernacle (Exodus – 2 Samuel)
2. Temple (Kings/Chronicles)
3. Post-Exile Rebuilt Temple (Ezra-Nehemiah)
4. Herod’s Expansion (Gospels)
5. Present-Day Temple (Pentecost to Present Day)
6. Final Temple (Revelation) Present-Day Temple John 1: 14 John 4: 21-24 John 14: 15-17 Acts 2: 1-4a
1. Parables Reveal Truth To Those Who Choose To Believe (v. 11-12a, 16, 17)
What Are The Parables Of The Kingdom All About?
1. Kingdom Arrival
2. Kingdom Values
3. Kingdom Response
2. Parables Conceal Truth From Those Who Refuse To Believe (v. 12b-15)
5 Questions To Help Me Understand The Meaning Of A Parable
1. How Did It Relate To Everyday Life At That Time?
2. What Is The Immediate Context For Telling The Parable?
3. Does The Bible Explain Its Meaning?
4. Who/What Are The Main Characters In The Parable?
5. What Is The One Big Idea Or Main Point?
5 Truths About The Gospel Message:
1. Our Message Hasn’t Changed (v. 1)
2. Our Message Is About The Incarnate Son (v. 1)
3. Our Message Is About The Word Of Life (v. 2)
4. Our Message Brings People Into Fellowship (v. 3)
5. Our Message Brings Us Joy (v. 4)
1. Love Starts With God's Love Towards You (v. 1-3)
2. Love Requires Obedience To God's Commands (v. 4-6)
3. Love Demands A Clear Rejection Of Error (v. 7-8)
4. Love Rejects Those Who Pervert The Gospel (v. 9-11)
5. Love Receives Fellow Believers With Joy (v. 12-13)
1. Jesus Will Always Speak The Truth You Need To Hear (v. 1-2)
2. Jesus Will Always Get To The Heart Of Your Greatest Need (v. 3-5)
3. Jesus Alone Has The Authority To Forgive Your Sin (v. 6-12)