Trusting the One Who is Lord Over All

Trusting the One Who is Lord Over All

November 15, 2009 | Todd Cyphers
Luke 1:5-25

Trusting the One Who Is Over All

Luke 1:5-25

 

I.       Important to know

1.       400 years of silence before John the Baptist

2.        Herod the Great was a brutal tyrant

          Matthew 2:16

3.        Judaism was a self reliant religion focusing on birthrights  & behaviors

II.       Truths for us today:

  1. All believers have lapses of faith.
  2. It is never wrong to bring an honest inquiry to the Lord
  3. It is sinful to distrust the Lord’s clear promises.
  4. Letting go of what you don’t control is always a good thing

Questions for this week:

I.  For Starters:

1.   What question would you like answered or clarified by the time we finish           studying Luke?

2.   What major events have happened during your lifetime that have greatly             shaped you or affected you in some way?

II. Overview of Scripture

  1. Read Luke 1:5-25. What did you see for the first time or what do you see that reminded you of some truth you needed reemphasized?
  2. How would you describe Zacharias and Elizabeth to someone else? (1:5-7)
  3. How did Zacharias and Elizabeth deal with the problem of childlessness (1:6, 13, 25)
  4. What do we learn about angels from this passage of Scripture? (1:11-12, 19)
  5. What was to be the main reason John was created to be in Israel at the time of his birth? (1:16-17)
  6. Since Zacharias was a Godly man and prayed often, what might be Zacharias’ problem in verse 18?

 

III. Growing deeper

  1. Review Sunday’s message with someone.
  2. Do you continually believe that God is going to do amazing things in your life and with your life? Why or why not?
  3. How do you handle major disappointments and frustrations? (Be honest) What could you learn from this passage?
  4. Pray for one another.

For thus says the Lord of hosts, "…he who touches you, touches the apple of His eye.         Zech. 2:8

 

 

 

Series Information

Other sermons in the series

Nov 22, 2009

The Value of a Baby

Pastor Todd Cyphers and Mrs. Brynn Fries discusses the value of a baby.

Dec 06, 2009

An Incarnate God

Pastor Todd spoke on the virgin birth of Jesus Christ.

Apr 04, 2010

A Perfect Savior

Resurrection Sunday, April 4, 2010 Pastor Todd spoke from Exodus...

Oct 10, 2010

Encountering God

Pastor Todd Cyphers continued his series in Luke with scripture from...

Oct 31, 2010

The Unique Gospel

Pastor Todd Cyphers continues the series in Luke from Luke 5:33-39...

Oct 02, 2011

He Still Calms Storms

Pastor Todd Cyphers discusses fear and worry and God's perspective on...

Mar 25, 2012

The Sign of Jonah

Pastor Todd Cyphers discusses "The Sign of Jonah" from Luke 11:20-36.

May 20, 2012

Refusing to Worry

Pastor Todd Cyphers discusses "Refusing to Worry" from Luke 12:22-34...

Jun 10, 2012

The Expectant Steward

Pastor Todd Cyphers discusses "The Expectant Steward" from Luke 12:35-48.

Jul 29, 2012

The Narrow Door

Pastor Todd Cyphers discusses "The Narrow Door" from Luke 13: 22-35

Sep 02, 2012

Discipleship

Pastor Brad Wingler discusses Discipleship from Luke 14:25-33.

Sep 02, 2012

Discipleship

Pastor Brad Wingler discusses "Discipleship" from Luke 14:25-33.