A True Gospel Father's Day Message

I. EXPOSITION OF OUR TEXT

Earlier
Jesus feeds multitude, Lk 9:12-17 (Mt 14:14-21; Mk 6:34-44; Jn 6:15-13)
a. Spring 31 A.D., near Passover, Jn 6:4
b. Jesus walks on water, Mt 14:24-33; Mk 6:48-52; Jn 6:7-21
c. Jesus rebukes free lunch crowd, Jn 6:22-71
d. Jesus confronted by religious rascals, Mt 15:1-20; Mk 7:1-23
e. Jesus heals Syro-Phoenician's daughter, Mt 15:21-28; Mk 7:24-30
f. Jesus feeds 4,000 men, Mt 15:32-38; Mk 8:1-9
g. Jesus heals more & rascals desire sign, Mt 16:1-12; Mk 8:11-21
h. Jesus heals blind man in Bethsaida, Mk 8:22-26
i. Christ's gospel provision manifested

Jesus feeds disciples truth, Lk 9:18-22 (Mt 16:13-23; Mk 8:27-33)
a. Caesarea Philippi, Mt 16:13; Mk 8:27
b. Christ's gospel truth revealed

Jesus feeds them more truth, Luke 9:23-26 (Mt 16:24-27; Mk 8:34-38)
a. Christ's gospel response expressed

Eight Days Later Approximately
Jesus' Father speaks, Luke 9:27-36 (Mt 17:1-9; Mk 9:1-10)
a. Christ's gospel power proclaimed

II. EXALTATION OF OUR CHRIST, Luke 9:27-36

Revelation of Christ's Glory, v29
great glory of Christ's person, John 17:5; Ex 33:20

Knowledge of Christ's Gospel, vv30-31
great truth of the cross, 1 Cor 2:2

III. EXHORTATION FOR OUR APPLICATION, Luke 9:35

1. Confession of the Father
   a. Son, John 1:18; 3:16
   b. beloved, Psa 40:7-8; Phil 2:8

2. Command of the Father
   a. hear Him, Deut 6:4-5; Jas 1:22
   b. understanding of truth, v33; 1 Jn 5:3