Prepare: Jesus closes His sermon with a warning. What should we do in order to prove that we have taken His warning seriously?
Read: Luke 6:39-49
In the art of preaching, the conclusion of the sermon is powerfully presented so that the hearers are moved to respond to the teachings of the sermon. Jesus closes His sermon with the challenge to hearers to put His teachings into practice.
Let us follow the right: We cannot be blind to good and evil. Let us not follow any things or anyone blindly. If we follow well, we may be able to lead others in the path of right living.
Let us be polite to accept our faults: No human leader is perfect; therefore, let us be willing to accept our faults pointed out by others. Is we do not mend our ways but are always bent on correcting others, we will be hypocrites.
Let us make use of the good within us: For the good of others- a Christian is expected to bear fruit (Galatians 5:22, 23). Let others enjoy the results of our good works.
Let us build life on God's Word: Nowadays, every kind of authority is questioned, including God's ultimate authority. People prefer to go for relative authority that suits their wants and liking. Jesus makes no compromise. (Read 21:33, Matthew 24:35; Mark 13:31). If we practice His teachings, we will build a life that will last forever, even if we are faced with trials and hardships.
Respond: Make us more concerned about the way we live, O Father, that others may see that we truly follow Jesus Christ.
Read: Luke 6:39-49
In the art of preaching, the conclusion of the sermon is powerfully presented so that the hearers are moved to respond to the teachings of the sermon. Jesus closes His sermon with the challenge to hearers to put His teachings into practice.
Let us follow the right: We cannot be blind to good and evil. Let us not follow any things or anyone blindly. If we follow well, we may be able to lead others in the path of right living.
Let us be polite to accept our faults: No human leader is perfect; therefore, let us be willing to accept our faults pointed out by others. Is we do not mend our ways but are always bent on correcting others, we will be hypocrites.
Let us make use of the good within us: For the good of others- a Christian is expected to bear fruit (Galatians 5:22, 23). Let others enjoy the results of our good works.
Let us build life on God's Word: Nowadays, every kind of authority is questioned, including God's ultimate authority. People prefer to go for relative authority that suits their wants and liking. Jesus makes no compromise. (Read 21:33, Matthew 24:35; Mark 13:31). If we practice His teachings, we will build a life that will last forever, even if we are faced with trials and hardships.
Respond: Make us more concerned about the way we live, O Father, that others may see that we truly follow Jesus Christ.
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