Scripture References: John 2:1-11, John 14:15, John 14:21, Matthew 28:19-20, Romans 5:19, Romans 6:1-2, Matthew 14:22-33, John 21:1-17
Intro:
- Obedience: a desire close to every parent's heart.
- The story of Jesus and Mary at the wedding in Cana (John 2).
- Obedience isn't always easy or comfortable.
- This message focuses on grace, not condemnation, but the grace that empowers obedience.
Key Points:
- Obedience and Love:
- Jesus' words: "If you love me, you will keep my commandments" (John 14:15).
- Obedience is a response to love, not a means to earn it.
- God's love language is obedience.
- The Nature of God's Commands:
- God is a sovereign king, and His commands are not arbitrary.
- God's commands are for our good, leading to life.
- Jesus modeled perfect obedience (Romans 5:19).
- Grace and Effort:
- Grace is not opposed to effort, but to earning.
- Obedience is a process, not a destination.
- The stories of the servants at Cana and Peter walking on water.
- Obedience will cost you something.
- Obedience and Faith:
- What is God asking you to do?
- What are you waiting for?
- Obedience before understanding.
- The importance of reading the Bible.
- Obeying God, even when it is costly.
- Peter getting out of the boat twice.
Conclusion:
- Obedience is a response to God's grace and love.
- Following Jesus will cost you, but it leads to life.
- God builds his church on faith and obedience.
- We need to be a church that obeys.
Call to Action:
- Ask: "What is God telling me to do?"
- Take the next step of obedience, even if it's small.
- Read the Bible to hear God's voice.
- Come to the Lord's table in faith and remembrance.
- Get out of the boat.
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