Christ's Sovereignty unto Man's Humility

I. THE MATTER OF TRIBUTE
References: Exodus 30:12-15; Psalm 49:6-8; Malachi 3:1

1. Tribute Established
2. Tribute Corrupted
3. Tribute Understood

II. THE MAJESTY OF CHRIST
References: Psalm 59:10; John 1:12; Jonah 1:17

1. Christ Prevents Simon, v25a
2. Christ Queries Simon, vv25b-26
3. Christ Commands Simon, v27

III. THE MESSAGE OF HUMILITY
References: James 1:18-22; Philippians 2:5-8 (Matthew 3:15); 1 Peter 1:18-20

1. Simon's Hasty Answer, vv24-26
2. Simon's Humble Obedience, v27
3. Salvation's Holy Illustration in God's Sovereign Display

IV. THE MAGNIFICENCE OF THE GOSPEL

And brought them out, and said, Sirs, what must I do to be saved? And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house. —Acts 16:30-31

Believe and trust in Jesus Christ by these truths concerning Him…

1. Look at JESUS CHRIST'S INCARNATION
   a. Eternal God & Perfect Man

2. Look at JESUS CHRIST'S CRUCIFIXION
   a. Excellency in Sacrifice

3. Look at JESUS CHRIST'S RESURRECTION
   a. Effectual Proof

4. Look at JESUS CHRIST'S ASCENSION
   a. Everlasting Reign

5. Look at JESUS CHRIST'S CONSUMMATION
   a. Explicit Return