Walking with Jesus - #2 Jesus PREPARED for Ministry
The focus of this series is to look at the life of Jesus as presented in the Gospels. We'll slowly and simply examine the life of the Lord, from His first movements to His last and it will be as though we were walking alongside Him.
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Grace Church holds a Meet & Greet for those who are newer to Grace Church on the 4th Sunday of each month. Our next Meet & Greet will be held on January 26th following the service in CJ's coffee shop. It is a great opportunity to meet the staff and leadership of Grace Church and learn a little more about the church. It also gives us an opportunity to learn a little about you! Contact Leslie Booher if you have any questions ([email protected]).
We invite you to Grace Church every Wednesday night for some mid-week fun and fellowship. CJ's coffee shop will be open and we'll have a featured game available from 6:00-7:30 pm each week. Bring a snack to share if you wish. This is a great opportunity to bring someone you want to spend time with, get to know better, or introduce to other Christians. Contact Lisa Sterkenburg if you have questions ([email protected]).
Here's the schedule for January:
January 8th: Euchre
January 15th: Dominos
January 22nd: Sequence
January 29th: Blank Slate
Here's the schedule for January:
January 8th: Euchre
January 15th: Dominos
January 22nd: Sequence
January 29th: Blank Slate
Are you trying to get more steps in but don't want to walk in the cold? Come on in where it's warm and walk inside the church! We'll make sure the building is open and ready for you...
Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 12:00-3:00 pm
Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 am-12:00 pm
Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 12:00-3:00 pm
Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 am-12:00 pm
Monday, January 13th - Charlie Mater
Wednesday, January 15th - Dylan & Leighanne Fisher
Wednesday, January 15th - Dylan & Leighanne Fisher
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Today marks the start of our new series, Walking with Jesus!
The focus of this series is to look at the life of Jesus as presented in the Gospels. We'll slowly and simply examine the life of the Lord, from His first movements to His last and it will be as though we were walking alongside Him.
Pastor Don introduced the series last week with Jesus' incarnation. He shared how and why Jesus chose to leave heaven, come to earth, and live life here as a human.
The focus of this series is to look at the life of Jesus as presented in the Gospels. We'll slowly and simply examine the life of the Lord, from His first movements to His last and it will be as though we were walking alongside Him.
Pastor Don introduced the series last week with Jesus' incarnation. He shared how and why Jesus chose to leave heaven, come to earth, and live life here as a human.
It's hard to understand how Jesus as a human was influenced and impacted by His surroundings as He grew from a baby to an adult. Today we are going to be talking about how Jesus prepared for His ministry.
Talk About: Think about your own life. Who influenced you? Who helped shaped you into who you are today?
Talk About: Think about your own life. Who influenced you? Who helped shaped you into who you are today?
The gospels tell us that Jesus was fully God and fully man. He chose not to use His God powers but to live fully as a human. As a human Jesus was born as a baby and had to learn just as we learn. He was not downloaded at birth with everything He needed to know...He grew and learned just like us except without sin.
We all learn differently. Some audibly, some visually, some by doing. Do you ever wonder how Jesus learned?
We all have opportunities every day to shape someone else's life with the knowledge and skills we have learned? Where would you be if someone didn't invest in you?
How can you help a child prepare for adulthood?
How can you help a friend prepare for marriage?
How can you help a stranger learn about Jesus?
We all have opportunities every day to shape someone else's life with the knowledge and skills we have learned? Where would you be if someone didn't invest in you?
How can you help a child prepare for adulthood?
How can you help a friend prepare for marriage?
How can you help a stranger learn about Jesus?
Our text today is found in Luke 2:21-52. We'll only look at a few of these verses to see how Jesus prepared for ministry. Our text is the only place in the Bible that mentions Jesus' childhood, teen, and young adult years.
We'll look at a couple of actions taken by Jesus to prepare for His ministry.
We'll look at a couple of actions taken by Jesus to prepare for His ministry.
Luke 2:21-52
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21 When the eight days until His circumcision had passed, He was named Jesus, the name the angel had given Him before He had been conceived.
22 And when the time of purification according to the Law of Moses was complete, His parents brought Him to Jerusalem to present Him to the Lord
23 (as it is written in the Law of the Lord: “Every firstborn male shall be consecrated to the Lord” ),
24 and to offer the sacrifice specified in the Law of the Lord: “A pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons.”
25 Now there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
26 The Holy Spirit had revealed to him that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.
27 Led by the Spirit, he went into the temple courts. And when the parents brought in the child Jesus to do for Him what was customary under the Law,
28 Simeon took Him in his arms and blessed God, saying:
29 “Sovereign Lord, as You have promised, You now dismiss Your servant in peace.
30 For my eyes have seen Your salvation,
31 which You have prepared in the sight of all people,
32 a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to Your people Israel.”
33 The Child’s father and mother were amazed at what was spoken about Him.
34 Then Simeon blessed them and said to His mother Mary: “Behold, this Child is appointed to cause the rise and fall of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against,
35 so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed— and a sword will pierce your soul as well.”
36 There was also a prophetess named Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher, who was well along in years. She had been married for seven years,
37 and then was a widow to the age of eighty-four. She never left the temple, but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying.
38 Coming forward at that moment, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the Child to all who were waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem.
39 When Jesus’ parents had done everything required by the Law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth.
40 And the Child grew and became strong. He was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon Him.
41 Every year His parents went to Jerusalem for the Feast of the Passover.
42 And when He was twelve years old, they went up according to the custom of the Feast.
43 When those days were over and they were returning home, the boy Jesus remained behind in Jerusalem, but His parents were unaware He had stayed.
44 Assuming He was in their company, they traveled on for a day before they began to look for Him among their relatives and friends.
45 When they could not find Him, they returned to Jerusalem to search for Him.
46 Finally, after three days they found Him in the temple courts, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions.
47 And all who heard Him were astounded at His understanding and His answers.
48 When His parents saw Him, they were astonished. “Child, why have You done this to us?” His mother asked. “Your father and I have been anxiously searching for You.”
49 “Why were you looking for Me?” He asked. “Did you not know that I had to be in My Father’s house ?”
50 But they did not understand the statement He was making to them.
51 Then He went down to Nazareth with them and was obedient to them. But His mother treasured up all these things in her heart.
52 And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.
22 And when the time of purification according to the Law of Moses was complete, His parents brought Him to Jerusalem to present Him to the Lord
23 (as it is written in the Law of the Lord: “Every firstborn male shall be consecrated to the Lord” ),
24 and to offer the sacrifice specified in the Law of the Lord: “A pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons.”
25 Now there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
26 The Holy Spirit had revealed to him that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.
27 Led by the Spirit, he went into the temple courts. And when the parents brought in the child Jesus to do for Him what was customary under the Law,
28 Simeon took Him in his arms and blessed God, saying:
29 “Sovereign Lord, as You have promised, You now dismiss Your servant in peace.
30 For my eyes have seen Your salvation,
31 which You have prepared in the sight of all people,
32 a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to Your people Israel.”
33 The Child’s father and mother were amazed at what was spoken about Him.
34 Then Simeon blessed them and said to His mother Mary: “Behold, this Child is appointed to cause the rise and fall of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against,
35 so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed— and a sword will pierce your soul as well.”
36 There was also a prophetess named Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher, who was well along in years. She had been married for seven years,
37 and then was a widow to the age of eighty-four. She never left the temple, but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying.
38 Coming forward at that moment, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the Child to all who were waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem.
39 When Jesus’ parents had done everything required by the Law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth.
40 And the Child grew and became strong. He was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon Him.
41 Every year His parents went to Jerusalem for the Feast of the Passover.
42 And when He was twelve years old, they went up according to the custom of the Feast.
43 When those days were over and they were returning home, the boy Jesus remained behind in Jerusalem, but His parents were unaware He had stayed.
44 Assuming He was in their company, they traveled on for a day before they began to look for Him among their relatives and friends.
45 When they could not find Him, they returned to Jerusalem to search for Him.
46 Finally, after three days they found Him in the temple courts, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions.
47 And all who heard Him were astounded at His understanding and His answers.
48 When His parents saw Him, they were astonished. “Child, why have You done this to us?” His mother asked. “Your father and I have been anxiously searching for You.”
49 “Why were you looking for Me?” He asked. “Did you not know that I had to be in My Father’s house ?”
50 But they did not understand the statement He was making to them.
51 Then He went down to Nazareth with them and was obedient to them. But His mother treasured up all these things in her heart.
52 And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.
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First Action: HE OBEYED
The gospels tell us a number of times that Jesus obeyed.
Let's focus on how Jesus learned during His formative years. Here are four areas of influence that shaped Jesus' life...
The gospels tell us a number of times that Jesus obeyed.
Let's focus on how Jesus learned during His formative years. Here are four areas of influence that shaped Jesus' life...
a) His CULTURAL SETTING
Luke 2:39
Luke 2:39
Luke 2:39
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39 When Jesus’ parents had done everything required by the Law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth.
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b) His RELIGIOUS UPBRINGING
Luke 2:41
Luke 2:41
Luke 2:41
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41 Every year His parents went to Jerusalem for the Feast of the Passover.
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c) His RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD
Luke 2:49
Luke 2:49
Luke 2:49
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49 “Why were you looking for Me?” He asked. “Did you not know that I had to be in My Father’s house ?”
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d) His HOME LIFE
Luke 2:51
Luke 2:51
Luke 2:51
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51 Then He went down to Nazareth with them and was obedient to them. But His mother treasured up all these things in her heart.
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Second Action: HE GREW
Luke 2:40, 52
Luke 2:40, 52
Luke 2:40, Luke 2:52
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40 And the Child grew and became strong. He was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon Him.
52 And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.
52 And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.
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Now we'll look at four areas of growth in Jesus' life...
a) He grew INTELLECTUALLY
a) He grew INTELLECTUALLY
b) He grew PHYSICALLY
c) He grew SPIRITUALLY
d) He grew SOCIALLY
Luke 2 verses 40 and 52 sums up Jesus' life to about the age of 30.
How did Jesus prepare for His ministry? He obeyed and grew!
What should we be doing?
1. Learn to obey God in what He has told you already.
2. Begin to grow in a healthy manor.
How did Jesus prepare for His ministry? He obeyed and grew!
What should we be doing?
1. Learn to obey God in what He has told you already.
2. Begin to grow in a healthy manor.
This week:
1. Read and pray over Luke 2:21-52 until you can answer three questions:
a) What did God say? (The meaning of the passage in your own words)
b) What is God saying to you? (What is God telling you to do?)
c) What will you say about this passage to someone? (Think of one person)
2. What was something your parents or grandparents did that taught you obedience? What did you do, or will you do, with your own kids or grandkids to teach the importance of obedience?
3. Specifically, how do you plan to grow in your faith this year? Think about things such as Bible reading, Grace U classes, Mentoring, etc. What steps do you need to take to make this happen?
4. If time allows, browse other points and passages from the message and allow God’s Spirit to guide your continued discussion.
1. Read and pray over Luke 2:21-52 until you can answer three questions:
a) What did God say? (The meaning of the passage in your own words)
b) What is God saying to you? (What is God telling you to do?)
c) What will you say about this passage to someone? (Think of one person)
2. What was something your parents or grandparents did that taught you obedience? What did you do, or will you do, with your own kids or grandkids to teach the importance of obedience?
3. Specifically, how do you plan to grow in your faith this year? Think about things such as Bible reading, Grace U classes, Mentoring, etc. What steps do you need to take to make this happen?
4. If time allows, browse other points and passages from the message and allow God’s Spirit to guide your continued discussion.
