The Water Pots of Cana
January 31, 2016
John 2:1–11 (ESV)
1 On the third day there was a wedding at Cana in Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. 2 Jesus also was invited to the wedding with his disciples. 3 When the wine ran out, the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine.” 4 And Jesus said to her, “Woman, what does this have to do with me? My hour has not yet come.” 5 His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.”
6 Now there were six stone water jars there for the Jewish rites of purification, each holding twenty or thirty gallons. 7Jesus said to the servants, “Fill the jars with water.” And they filled them up to the brim. 8 And he said to them, “Now draw some out and take it to the master of the feast.” So they took it. 9 When the master of the feast tasted the water now become wine, and did not know where it came from (though the servants who had drawn the water knew), the master of the feast called the bridegroom 10 and said to him, “Everyone serves the good wine first, and when people have drunk freely, then the poor wine. But you have kept the good wine until now.” 11 This, the first of his signs, Jesus did at Cana in Galilee, and manifested his glory. And his disciples believed in him.
The central idea of the sermon “The Water Pots of Cana” is that Jesus not only fills what is empty but also responds abundantly beyond our needs.
Keywords:
• Jesus
• Water pots
• Cana
• Miracle
• Abundance
• Obedience
• Faith
• Transformation
• Wedding
• Disciples
Outline Objectives:
I. Invitation
II. Intercession
III. Instruction
IV. Instruments
V. Inspiration
Study Questions:
True or False:
1. Jesus performed His first miracle at a wedding in Cana by turning water into wine.
2. The water pots at the wedding were made of clay and used for cooking purposes.
Multiple Choice:
3. What was the primary purpose of the six stone water jars at the wedding in Cana?
• A) Storing wine
• B) Ceremonial washing
• C) Cooking
• D) Decorative purposes
4. How did Jesus respond when His mother informed Him that there was no more wine?
• A) He immediately performed a miracle.
• B) He said, “My hour has not yet come.”
• C) He ignored her.
• D) He left the wedding.
Fill-in-the-Blank:
5. Jesus instructed the servants to fill the water jars with __________.
6. After tasting the water turned into wine, the master of the banquet remarked that the __________ wine was served last.
Short Essay Question:
7. Discuss the significance of Jesus’ miracle of turning water into wine at the wedding in Cana and how it demonstrates His response to human needs.
January 31, 2016
John 2:1–11 (ESV)
1 On the third day there was a wedding at Cana in Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. 2 Jesus also was invited to the wedding with his disciples. 3 When the wine ran out, the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine.” 4 And Jesus said to her, “Woman, what does this have to do with me? My hour has not yet come.” 5 His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.”
6 Now there were six stone water jars there for the Jewish rites of purification, each holding twenty or thirty gallons. 7Jesus said to the servants, “Fill the jars with water.” And they filled them up to the brim. 8 And he said to them, “Now draw some out and take it to the master of the feast.” So they took it. 9 When the master of the feast tasted the water now become wine, and did not know where it came from (though the servants who had drawn the water knew), the master of the feast called the bridegroom 10 and said to him, “Everyone serves the good wine first, and when people have drunk freely, then the poor wine. But you have kept the good wine until now.” 11 This, the first of his signs, Jesus did at Cana in Galilee, and manifested his glory. And his disciples believed in him.
The central idea of the sermon “The Water Pots of Cana” is that Jesus not only fills what is empty but also responds abundantly beyond our needs.
Keywords:
• Jesus
• Water pots
• Cana
• Miracle
• Abundance
• Obedience
• Faith
• Transformation
• Wedding
• Disciples
Outline Objectives:
I. Invitation
II. Intercession
III. Instruction
IV. Instruments
V. Inspiration
Study Questions:
True or False:
1. Jesus performed His first miracle at a wedding in Cana by turning water into wine.
2. The water pots at the wedding were made of clay and used for cooking purposes.
Multiple Choice:
3. What was the primary purpose of the six stone water jars at the wedding in Cana?
• A) Storing wine
• B) Ceremonial washing
• C) Cooking
• D) Decorative purposes
4. How did Jesus respond when His mother informed Him that there was no more wine?
• A) He immediately performed a miracle.
• B) He said, “My hour has not yet come.”
• C) He ignored her.
• D) He left the wedding.
Fill-in-the-Blank:
5. Jesus instructed the servants to fill the water jars with __________.
6. After tasting the water turned into wine, the master of the banquet remarked that the __________ wine was served last.
Short Essay Question:
7. Discuss the significance of Jesus’ miracle of turning water into wine at the wedding in Cana and how it demonstrates His response to human needs.
| the_water_pots_of_cana.pdf |
Temptation and Jesus
January 24, 2016
Matthew 4:1–11 (ESV)
1 Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. 2 And after fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. 3 And the tempter came and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, command these stones to become loaves of bread.” 4 But he answered, “It is written,
“ ‘Man shall not live by bread alone,
but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’ ”
5 Then the devil took him to the holy city and set him on the pinnacle of the temple 6 and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down, for it is written,
“ ‘He will command his angels concerning you,’
and
“ ‘On their hands they will bear you up,
lest you strike your foot against a stone.’ ”
7 Jesus said to him, “Again it is written, ‘You shall not put the Lord your God to the test.’ ” 8 Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory. 9 And he said to him, “All these I will give you, if you will fall down and worship me.” 10 Then Jesus said to him, “Be gone, Satan! For it is written,
“ ‘You shall worship the Lord your God
and him only shall you serve.’ ”
11 Then the devil left him, and behold, angels came and were ministering to him.
The central idea of the sermon “The Temptation of Jesus” focuses on Jesus’ encounter with Satan in the wilderness, highlighting His victory over temptation and providing a model for believers to resist sin.
Keywords:
• Temptation
• Jesus
• Wilderness
• Satan
• Victory
• Scripture
• Resistance
• Faithfulness
• Obedience
• Spiritual warfare
Outline Objectives:
1. Examine the nature and purpose of Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness.
2. Understand how Jesus utilized Scripture to counter Satan’s temptations.
3. Learn practical lessons for resisting temptation in our own lives by following Jesus’ example.
Study Questions:
True or False:
1. Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by Satan.
2. Jesus turned stones into bread to satisfy His hunger during the temptation.
Multiple Choice:
3. How many days and nights did Jesus fast in the wilderness?
• a) 20
• b) 30
• c) 40
• d) 50
4. Which Scripture did Jesus quote in response to Satan’s temptation to turn stones into bread?
• a) Deuteronomy 6:16
• b) Deuteronomy 8:3
• c) Psalm 91:11
• d) Isaiah 9:2
Fill in the Blank:
5. Jesus responded to Satan’s temptation by saying, “Man shall not live by ______ alone.”
6. In the wilderness, Jesus was tempted to worship Satan in exchange for all the ______ of the world.
Short Essay Question:
7. Discuss how Jesus’ use of Scripture during His temptation in the wilderness serves as a model for believers in resisting temptation today.
January 24, 2016
Matthew 4:1–11 (ESV)
1 Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. 2 And after fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. 3 And the tempter came and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, command these stones to become loaves of bread.” 4 But he answered, “It is written,
“ ‘Man shall not live by bread alone,
but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’ ”
5 Then the devil took him to the holy city and set him on the pinnacle of the temple 6 and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down, for it is written,
“ ‘He will command his angels concerning you,’
and
“ ‘On their hands they will bear you up,
lest you strike your foot against a stone.’ ”
7 Jesus said to him, “Again it is written, ‘You shall not put the Lord your God to the test.’ ” 8 Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory. 9 And he said to him, “All these I will give you, if you will fall down and worship me.” 10 Then Jesus said to him, “Be gone, Satan! For it is written,
“ ‘You shall worship the Lord your God
and him only shall you serve.’ ”
11 Then the devil left him, and behold, angels came and were ministering to him.
The central idea of the sermon “The Temptation of Jesus” focuses on Jesus’ encounter with Satan in the wilderness, highlighting His victory over temptation and providing a model for believers to resist sin.
Keywords:
• Temptation
• Jesus
• Wilderness
• Satan
• Victory
• Scripture
• Resistance
• Faithfulness
• Obedience
• Spiritual warfare
Outline Objectives:
1. Examine the nature and purpose of Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness.
2. Understand how Jesus utilized Scripture to counter Satan’s temptations.
3. Learn practical lessons for resisting temptation in our own lives by following Jesus’ example.
Study Questions:
True or False:
1. Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by Satan.
2. Jesus turned stones into bread to satisfy His hunger during the temptation.
Multiple Choice:
3. How many days and nights did Jesus fast in the wilderness?
• a) 20
• b) 30
• c) 40
• d) 50
4. Which Scripture did Jesus quote in response to Satan’s temptation to turn stones into bread?
• a) Deuteronomy 6:16
• b) Deuteronomy 8:3
• c) Psalm 91:11
• d) Isaiah 9:2
Fill in the Blank:
5. Jesus responded to Satan’s temptation by saying, “Man shall not live by ______ alone.”
6. In the wilderness, Jesus was tempted to worship Satan in exchange for all the ______ of the world.
Short Essay Question:
7. Discuss how Jesus’ use of Scripture during His temptation in the wilderness serves as a model for believers in resisting temptation today.
| temptation_of_jesus.pdf |
Witness to Jesus
January 17, 2016
Luke 3:4–6 (ESV)
4 As it is written in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet,
“The voice of one crying in the wilderness:
‘Prepare the way of the Lord,
make his paths straight.
5 Every valley shall be filled,
and every mountain and hill shall be made low,
and the crooked shall become straight,
and the rough places shall become level ways,
6 and all flesh shall see the salvation of God.’ ”
The central idea of the sermon “The Temptation of Jesus Christ” is to explore the temptations Jesus faced and how He overcame them, serving as a model for believers to resist sin and remain faithful to God’s will.
Keywords:
• Temptation
• Jesus Christ
• Wilderness
• Satan
• Scripture
• Faithfulness
• Obedience
• Spiritual strength
• Overcoming sin
• Divine mission
Outline Objectives:
1. Examine the nature and significance of Jesus’ temptations.
2. Understand the strategies Jesus employed to resist temptation.
3. Learn how to apply Jesus’ example to our own lives in overcoming temptation.
Study Questions:
True or False:
1. True or False: Jesus was tempted by Satan immediately after His baptism.
2. True or False: Jesus turned stones into bread to satisfy His hunger during the temptation.
Multiple Choice:
3. Which book of the Bible did Jesus quote to resist Satan’s temptations?
• A) Genesis
• B) Psalms
• C) Deuteronomy
• D) Isaiah
4. What was the first temptation that Satan presented to Jesus?
• A) To worship Satan
• B) To turn stones into bread
• C) To jump from the pinnacle of the temple
• D) To deny His divine mission
Fill in the Blank:
5. Jesus responded to Satan, “Man shall not live by ______ alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.”
6. After the temptations, ______ came and ministered to Jesus.
Short Essay Question:
7. Discuss how Jesus’ response to temptation serves as a model for Christians in dealing with their own temptations.
January 17, 2016
Luke 3:4–6 (ESV)
4 As it is written in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet,
“The voice of one crying in the wilderness:
‘Prepare the way of the Lord,
make his paths straight.
5 Every valley shall be filled,
and every mountain and hill shall be made low,
and the crooked shall become straight,
and the rough places shall become level ways,
6 and all flesh shall see the salvation of God.’ ”
The central idea of the sermon “The Temptation of Jesus Christ” is to explore the temptations Jesus faced and how He overcame them, serving as a model for believers to resist sin and remain faithful to God’s will.
Keywords:
• Temptation
• Jesus Christ
• Wilderness
• Satan
• Scripture
• Faithfulness
• Obedience
• Spiritual strength
• Overcoming sin
• Divine mission
Outline Objectives:
1. Examine the nature and significance of Jesus’ temptations.
2. Understand the strategies Jesus employed to resist temptation.
3. Learn how to apply Jesus’ example to our own lives in overcoming temptation.
Study Questions:
True or False:
1. True or False: Jesus was tempted by Satan immediately after His baptism.
2. True or False: Jesus turned stones into bread to satisfy His hunger during the temptation.
Multiple Choice:
3. Which book of the Bible did Jesus quote to resist Satan’s temptations?
• A) Genesis
• B) Psalms
• C) Deuteronomy
• D) Isaiah
4. What was the first temptation that Satan presented to Jesus?
• A) To worship Satan
• B) To turn stones into bread
• C) To jump from the pinnacle of the temple
• D) To deny His divine mission
Fill in the Blank:
5. Jesus responded to Satan, “Man shall not live by ______ alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.”
6. After the temptations, ______ came and ministered to Jesus.
Short Essay Question:
7. Discuss how Jesus’ response to temptation serves as a model for Christians in dealing with their own temptations.
| witnesses_to_jesus_christ.pdf |
The Joy of Jesus Christ
January 10, 2016
The central theme of the sermon “The Temptation of Jesus” focuses on Jesus’ confrontation with Satan in the wilderness, highlighting His victory over temptation and the lessons believers can draw from His experience.
Keywords:
• Temptation
• Jesus
• Wilderness
• Satan
• Scripture
• Victory
• Obedience
• Faithfulness
• Spiritual warfare
• Overcoming sin
Outline Objectives:
1. Examine the context and significance of Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness.
2. Analyze the nature of the temptations presented by Satan.
3. Understand Jesus’ responses and their reliance on Scripture.
4. Derive practical applications for resisting temptation in our own lives.
Study Questions:
True or False:
1. True or False: Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by Satan.
2. True or False: Jesus turned stones into bread to satisfy His hunger during the temptation.
Multiple Choice:
3. Which book of the Bible did Jesus quote from to counter Satan’s temptations?
• A) Genesis
• B) Psalms
• C) Deuteronomy
• D) Isaiah
4. What was the final temptation that Satan presented to Jesus?
• A) Turning stones into bread
• B) Throwing Himself down from the temple
• C) Worshiping Satan in exchange for all the kingdoms of the world
• D) Turning water into wine
Fill in the Blank:
5. Jesus responded to Satan’s temptation to throw Himself from the pinnacle of the temple by saying, “It is written again, ‘You shall not _______ the Lord your God.’”
6. After Jesus resisted all the temptations, the devil left Him, and _______ came and ministered to Him.
Short Essay Question:
7. Reflect on how Jesus’ use of Scripture during His temptations in the wilderness serves as a model for believers today in resisting temptation.
January 10, 2016
The central theme of the sermon “The Temptation of Jesus” focuses on Jesus’ confrontation with Satan in the wilderness, highlighting His victory over temptation and the lessons believers can draw from His experience.
Keywords:
• Temptation
• Jesus
• Wilderness
• Satan
• Scripture
• Victory
• Obedience
• Faithfulness
• Spiritual warfare
• Overcoming sin
Outline Objectives:
1. Examine the context and significance of Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness.
2. Analyze the nature of the temptations presented by Satan.
3. Understand Jesus’ responses and their reliance on Scripture.
4. Derive practical applications for resisting temptation in our own lives.
Study Questions:
True or False:
1. True or False: Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by Satan.
2. True or False: Jesus turned stones into bread to satisfy His hunger during the temptation.
Multiple Choice:
3. Which book of the Bible did Jesus quote from to counter Satan’s temptations?
• A) Genesis
• B) Psalms
• C) Deuteronomy
• D) Isaiah
4. What was the final temptation that Satan presented to Jesus?
• A) Turning stones into bread
• B) Throwing Himself down from the temple
• C) Worshiping Satan in exchange for all the kingdoms of the world
• D) Turning water into wine
Fill in the Blank:
5. Jesus responded to Satan’s temptation to throw Himself from the pinnacle of the temple by saying, “It is written again, ‘You shall not _______ the Lord your God.’”
6. After Jesus resisted all the temptations, the devil left Him, and _______ came and ministered to Him.
Short Essay Question:
7. Reflect on how Jesus’ use of Scripture during His temptations in the wilderness serves as a model for believers today in resisting temptation.
| the_joy_of_jesus_christ.pdf |
Birth of Jesus Christ/ The Life of Jesus
January 3, 2016
Central Idea:
The central idea of the sermon is that Jesus' humble birth in a stable, despite his divine nature, foreshadows his mission to redeem humanity and demonstrates that God's kingdom is not of this world but is accessible to all, regardless of social status. The circumstances of Jesus' birth are not a tragedy but a deliberate part of God's plan to bring salvation to a broken world.
Keywords:
Outline Objectives:
Study Questions:
True or False:
Multiple Choice:
1. According to the sermon, what does the stable represent?
a) The failure of Joseph and Mary to plan ahead
b) God's judgment on the world's sinfulness
c) The accessibility of God's kingdom to all, regardless of social status
d) The Roman Empire's oppression of the Jewish people
2. What is the primary reason the sermon gives for Jesus being born in a stable?
a) To fulfill Old Testament prophecies about a suffering Messiah
b) To show that Jesus was rejected by his own people
c) To demonstrate that God's kingdom is not of this world
d) To punish humanity for its sins
Fill in the Blank:
Short Essay:
January 3, 2016
Central Idea:
The central idea of the sermon is that Jesus' humble birth in a stable, despite his divine nature, foreshadows his mission to redeem humanity and demonstrates that God's kingdom is not of this world but is accessible to all, regardless of social status. The circumstances of Jesus' birth are not a tragedy but a deliberate part of God's plan to bring salvation to a broken world.
Keywords:
- Jesus
- Birth
- Stable
- Manger
- Inn
- Savior
- Redeemer
- Humility
- God's Kingdom
- Salvation
- Hope
- Messiah
- Prophecy
- Faith
- Redemption
- Love
- Grace
Outline Objectives:
- Introduce the Familiar Story: Remind the audience of the well-known narrative of Jesus' birth in a stable.
- Challenge Conventional Thinking: Encourage listeners to look beyond the apparent hardship of the circumstances and see God's purpose.
- Highlight Jesus' Identity: Emphasize Jesus' dual nature as both human and divine, the prophesied Messiah and Savior.
- Explain the Significance of the Stable: Show how the humble setting of Jesus' birth reveals his mission to reach out to the marginalized and demonstrates that God's kingdom is not defined by earthly standards.
- Connect to Redemption: Explain how Jesus' humble beginnings foreshadow his ultimate sacrifice for humanity's sins.
- Inspire Hope and Faith: Encourage the audience to find hope in Jesus' birth and to embrace faith in God's plan.
- Call to Action: Challenge listeners to respond to the message of Jesus' birth by living lives of humility, love, and service.
Study Questions:
True or False:
- True or False: The sermon argues that Jesus' birth in a stable was an accident of circumstance.
- True or False: The sermon suggests that Jesus' humble birth is irrelevant to his later ministry and message.
Multiple Choice:
1. According to the sermon, what does the stable represent?
a) The failure of Joseph and Mary to plan ahead
b) God's judgment on the world's sinfulness
c) The accessibility of God's kingdom to all, regardless of social status
d) The Roman Empire's oppression of the Jewish people
2. What is the primary reason the sermon gives for Jesus being born in a stable?
a) To fulfill Old Testament prophecies about a suffering Messiah
b) To show that Jesus was rejected by his own people
c) To demonstrate that God's kingdom is not of this world
d) To punish humanity for its sins
Fill in the Blank:
- The sermon describes Jesus as both fully __________ and fully __________.
- The place where Jesus was laid after his birth was a __________, which was a feeding trough for animals.
Short Essay:
- Explain how the circumstances of Jesus' birth, as described in the sermon, relate to his overall mission and message.
| birth_of_jesus_sermon.pdf |