Contenders Bible Studies
Theophilus Project: The Gospel of Luke: Lesson 24
Jesus Takes Command Part 4 – Luke 5:30-39
" The Kingdom of Distinction"
Introduction
What if there was an administration that could prevent job-site illness, injuries, and even occupational fatalities. That administration was formed on December 29,1970, under the name OSHA; That is much easier to say in one breath than, Occupational Safety and Health Administration . If we put this administration under the microscope we find ( or at least in my experience) 3 distinct things. The first is their approach to upholding to what they are required to do by law seems to be enacting regulation after regulation , and enforcing those regulations by citations and pentalties. This creates a great burden not only on employers but also the employees who are subject to them. The second distinction is not so much the character of safety as much as the appearance of safety. As long as the men look the part , the part must be in action. This is why most experience OSHA by the authority over the people , than the authority to benefit the people. Lastly the distinction we observe is the lack of impact actually benefited in contrast not only the burden placed, but also the cost to enforce.
When we open to the Gospel of Luke (namely the 5th chapter we are studying) we encounter the religious administration enacted by man to be the legal (righteous) enforcers. It seems maybe OSHA may have stolen from the Pharisee play book. They (Religious Leaders) found great fulfillment in adding sub-parts and sub-text to an already perfect law; increasing the burden and bondage to an already impossible goal. Because man has nothing good in him, the Pharisees became appearance based as opposed to character driven. The people under their rule and influence experience was that of “our authority” over you; instead of an overwhelming burden to serve for the benefit and salvation of their fellow man. What is the outcome of years of religious leaders control over the people….death for the people the wage earned for sinful labor. Jesus Takes Command part 5 is the teachers attempt to awaken not an administration movement, but a kingdom of distinction movement
Transitional Outline
Are you satisfied?... With Christ, His Authority, Who He Chooses, And His words and conduct that doesn't match with yours.
Consider this about satisfaction with Christ
Theophilus Project: The Gospel of Luke: Lesson 24
Jesus Takes Command Part 4 – Luke 5:30-39
" The Kingdom of Distinction"
Introduction
What if there was an administration that could prevent job-site illness, injuries, and even occupational fatalities. That administration was formed on December 29,1970, under the name OSHA; That is much easier to say in one breath than, Occupational Safety and Health Administration . If we put this administration under the microscope we find ( or at least in my experience) 3 distinct things. The first is their approach to upholding to what they are required to do by law seems to be enacting regulation after regulation , and enforcing those regulations by citations and pentalties. This creates a great burden not only on employers but also the employees who are subject to them. The second distinction is not so much the character of safety as much as the appearance of safety. As long as the men look the part , the part must be in action. This is why most experience OSHA by the authority over the people , than the authority to benefit the people. Lastly the distinction we observe is the lack of impact actually benefited in contrast not only the burden placed, but also the cost to enforce.When we open to the Gospel of Luke (namely the 5th chapter we are studying) we encounter the religious administration enacted by man to be the legal (righteous) enforcers. It seems maybe OSHA may have stolen from the Pharisee play book. They (Religious Leaders) found great fulfillment in adding sub-parts and sub-text to an already perfect law; increasing the burden and bondage to an already impossible goal. Because man has nothing good in him, the Pharisees became appearance based as opposed to character driven. The people under their rule and influence experience was that of “our authority” over you; instead of an overwhelming burden to serve for the benefit and salvation of their fellow man. What is the outcome of years of religious leaders control over the people….death for the people the wage earned for sinful labor. Jesus Takes Command part 5 is the teachers attempt to awaken not an administration movement, but a kingdom of distinction movement
Transitional Outline
- He has a Prepared People
- He has a Prized Possession
- He has a Piercing Parable
Are you satisfied?... With Christ, His Authority, Who He Chooses, And His words and conduct that doesn't match with yours.
Consider this about satisfaction with Christ
- If you’re a sinner and know it ( clap your hands)... He has chosen you as a distinct person
- If you have been snatched from all you have known and transplanted with his attendants... you are His prized bride ( think of all that implies)
- If you have handed over your perishable worn out (self-righteousness) garment...you have been given an imperishable/eternal one
- if you’re a new creation(wine skin)... you have be fashioned as a depository of the new life of the Spirit
- if this isn't enough to be satisfied with Christ , being made distinct. May God Move upon your harden heart in love in mercy in Jesus whom satisfied all the wrath and justice He place in your account
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