Letting God Down

Luke 22:49-62

1. What did you do? When did you do it? How did you deal with it?
1. Two related stories to guide us.
2. The Story of an Errant Boy and a Faithful Mother
1. Bright and handsome
2. Wayward as the day is long
1. Money, sex, and power drive him
3. Wants more, but does not know what it is
1. Tries various philosophies
4. Comes to hear about Jesus
5. Repents and believes
1. Repents of what? His pride and unbelief!
3. The Story of an Errant Believer and a Faithful Father
1. Mistake prone but gifted
1. Does not see the root of his mistakes
2. Just work harder
2. Trusts in his gifts, talents and efforts
1. Cannot love others well
2. Sees success in many things
3. The Faithful Father pursues him!
1. Point out unbelief
2. Leads to repentance and faith
4. Peter and his pride (The Denial of Christ in trials)
1. We are all in the same boat. All are erring brothers and sisters.
2. When was the last time you had a good cry over your sin?

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One Responseto “Letting God Down”

1. Suze says:

   October 15, 2008 at 3:33 pm

   Since Sonship class, the Lord has kept showing me my unbelief. I have been thankful to be shown this. I have since then repented of my sin many times. Last week, however, I was not happy to be shown my unbelief. I was overwhelmed. I was grieved that I had once again sinned against my precious Lord. Surely, I am not devoid of faith? Am I hopeless? Yes! My only hope is resting in Christ. But it doesn’t seem like I can even do that. Romans 7:15-25 Romans 8:28 ” And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God,to those who are called according to His purpose.”