The Vineyard Church
Pastor Mark Pope
November 28/29
John 15:13 NIV
Matthew 20:28 NIV
Matthew 26:36-40 NIV
Matthew 26:41-46 NIV
Main Point #1
Ya gotta love Jesus because...
He served beyond emotional barriers.
Matthew 26:38 NASB2020
περίλυποςθάνατος
…so emotionally and physically spent, hit a wall.
Luke 22:44 NIV
Luke 22:44 NIV
Definition:
Hematohidrosis: sweating blood through pores of the skin...clinical condition associated with extreme physical and emotional stress...
Subpoint:
Even when facing the ultimate resistance, Jesus decided to keep going.
John 15:13 NIV
John 3:16 NIV
Romans 5:8 NIV
Questions:
Have I ever responded to Christ's emotional sacrifice?
Do I love beyond emotional pain?
Main Point #2
Ya gotta love Jesus because...
He acted in spite of everyone else.
Subpoint:
One of the attractive attributes of Jesus is his willingness to be the only faithful person.
John 8:5 NIV
Luke 8:49-50 NIV
Mark 14:6 NIV
Subpoint:
When all else fails, Jesus shows up.
2 Timothy 2:13 NIV