The true and better story (Luke 11:14-54)

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Here’s my outline for a sermon this Sunday. Look out for some articles with additional comment.

You can listen to the full talk here

introduction

Two stories

  1. The good and great creator who loves and redeems
  2. We are the accidental byproduct of battles between little gods

When the stories get muddled ….

Which story are we living by?

  1.  The true and greater ruler has come (v14-28)

What did Jesus’ opponents think he was doing? (v15)

What does Jesus say is happening? (v22)

  • The one sign you need and the one sign you will get (v29-32)

What is the sign of Jonah?

Why is this good news for us?

  • Light (v33-36)

How is the good news about Jesus like light?

  • Inside out (37-54)

In what ways were the Jewish leaders and Pharisees hypocrites?

Can we be like them too?

If Jesus is the true and better king, how is this good news for hypocrites?

Conclusion: Signs that the true and greater king is here

  • Signs we have seen
  • Signs we need