To Save That Which was Lost

I. THE LITTLE ONES, v10
References: Matt 18:1-3; 1 Jn 2:1, 12, 13, 18; 4:19-20; Matt 18:7

1. Children
2. Church
3. Charge

II. THE LOST ONE'S, vv11-13
References: Lk 9:56; Phil 2:5-8; Heb 12:2

1. Christ's Purpose on Earth, v11
2. Christ's Priority in Purpose, v12
3. Christ's Passion for Souls, v13

III. THE LOFTY ONE, v14
References: Isa 46:10; Pet 3:9

1. The Father's Irrefutable Pleasure
2. The Son's Illustrative Perspective
3. The Spirit's Illuminating Precept

IV. THE LOVELY GOSPEL

But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Hebrews 11:6

...for whatsoever is not of faith is sin. Romans 14:23

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