Sunday
February 7, 2010
Are You Going There Again?
Text: John 11:8
- Our view of God shapes our world view
- John 11 tells a story that challenges our
view of God and our world
- Key thought: His sovereignty is my sanity
- Stockdale Paradigm: You must retain faith
that you can prevail to greatness in the end,
while retaining the discipline to confront the
brutal facts of your current reality.
1. There's no need to fear the stones when
your faith is in the Rock (11:1-16)
2. Believe that what lies ahead of you is greater
than what lies behind (11:17-27)
3. Our assumptions often create more difficulties
than our assurances can defend (11:28-37)
4. Relief in this world is temporary and is a foretaste
of God's eternal glory (11:38-44)
5. Stay disciplined by seeking Jesus and staying
away from the detractors (11:45-57)
- Something happens when we get a good look at
the resurrected risen Lord!