Finding Hope in the Wonderful Counselor
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Finding Hope in the Wonderful
Counselor
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Introductionhope = the anxious anticipation of
goodRomans 8:24 For in hope we have been
saved, but hope that is seen is not hope; for who hopes for what he already sees? 25 But if we hope for what we do not see, with perseverance we wait eagerly for it.
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#1: Find Hope in the Questions He Asked
#2: Find Hope in Defining Problems#3: Find Hope in the Relationships He
Built #4: Find Hope in Giving Hope
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#5: Find Hope in the Instruction He Gave
#6: Find Hope in the Expectations He Gave
#7: Find Hope in the Disciples He Chose
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Finding Hope in Helping Others to Grow
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Key Verse: Luke 2:52 And Jesus kept increasing in wisdom and stature and in favor with God and men.
increasing = to proceed, to advance, to grow
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> The idea of abide covers the 2 aspects of our relationship with Christ:
#1: Our salvation in Christ John 14:6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me.”
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#2: Our dependence upon Christ
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I. Jesus Loved the Disciples – v. 12-13
“People don’t care how much you know, till they know how much you care!”
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* The key to helping people grow is the love you have for them!
John 15:13 "Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends.”
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* Sacrifice is a ‘fruit’ of love for someone!
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INPUT: What are some of the ways that He had already demonstrated His love for them?
1) He created us! – John 1:1-32) He brought light to a dark world
– John 1:4-13
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3) He became flesh and dwelt among us and revealed the glory of God – John 1:14
John 1:14 And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we saw His glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of grace and truth.
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II. Jesus Expected Them to Grow – v. 16-17
A. To bear ‘fruit’ B. In a specific area: Love one
another!
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INPUT: What will be the result if we don’t expect each other to grow in this area?
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IV. Jesus Modeled the Right Response to Life Situations – v. 18-25
A. How to respond to rejection and persecution – v. 18-21
B. A pure life that glorified the Father – v. 22-25
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C. Others ways that Jesus modeled ways to help others grow?
1) He dwelt among us – a process of relationship building
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Matthew 11:19 "The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, 'Behold, a gluttonous man and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!' Yet wisdom is vindicated by her deeds."
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2) He cared for their physical needs
3) He prayed for them4) He prepared them for the next
step!
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V. Jesus Sent the Holy Spirit to Help Them
* We can’t BE the Holy Spirit, but we can WALK in the Spirit and produce the FRUIT of the Spirit so God can be glorified.
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Conclusion:Q: Are you willing to BE whatever
God wants you to be?Q: What needs to CHANGE in
order for you to help others to grow?
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Q: Do you tend to want the benefits of growth or a good friendship without being and doing what Jesus modeled for us as He helped the disciples grow?