Know Me: the Beginning of the Gospel - Part 7

Preparation for the Lord's Coming, 1-8
Proving the Lord's Perfection, 9-13
Preaching of the Gospel in Power unto Saving Faith, 14-20
Preaching of the Gospel in Power w/All Spiritual Authority, 21-28
Preaching of the Gospel in Power w/All Sovereign Authentication, 29-38
Preaching of the Gospel in Power w/All Sanctification, 39-45

PROPOSITIONAL/DOCTRINAL TRUTH (POINTS I - VII)

I. EXPECT ME, 1-8

• The Word prophesied of Christ, (Mal 3.1); (Is 40.3)
• John proclaims the Christ, 3-8
• Ps 40:7-8; Jn 5:39

II. BELIEVE ME, 9-13

• The Baptism of Christ, 9-11
• The Temptations of Christ, 12-13
• Jn 12:32; Heb 4:15

The Word of the Gospel:

• Incarnation; Crucifixion; Resurrection; Ascension; Consummation

III. FOLLOW ME, 14-20

• Christ commands repentance & faith, 14-15
• Christ calls His disciples to follow Him, 16-20
• Ac 20:20-21; Mt 16:24

IV. HEAR ME, 21-28

• Christ's authority in doctrine, 21-22
• Christ's authority over devils, 23-27
• Ps 34.11; Lk 11:20

V. TRUST ME, 29-38

• Christ's ministry evidenced by miracles, 29-34
• Christ's ministry empowered by prayer, 36-37
• Christ's ministry established by preaching, 37-38
  -Jn 5.46; Deut 18.15-22; Heb 7.25

VI. OBEY ME, 39-45

• Christ cleanses the Leper, 39-42
• Christ commands the Man, 43-45

VII. KNOW ME, 45b

• Stories of Christ spread quickly
• Separated by circumstance
• Souls came from every quarter

PRACTICAL/APPLICATIONAL TRUTH (POINTS VIII - X)

VIII. SALVATION LESSONS FOR THE LOST SHEEP
-Servant Evangelism

IX. DISCIPLESHIP LESSONS FOR THE LORD'S SAINTS
-Servant Discipleship

X. LEADERSHIP LESSONS FOR THE LORD'S SHEPHERDS
-Servant Leadership