Joyful Death - book of matthew - Lesson #50

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Sermon Notes

Date of Sermon: March 17, 2019

Summary: Jesus joyfully sacrificed his life.

Key Verse:  “"...then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.”  - Matthew 13:44c

Bible Reading:  44 “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and covered up. Then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.  45 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls, 46 who, on finding one pearl of great value, went and sold all that he had and bought it.   - Matthew 13:44-46

Message Outline:

1. God's Great Treasure  (verses 44a, 46a)
   1. A hidden treasure (verse 44a)
   2. A pearl of great value  (verse 46a)
2. Ownership of the Treasure (verses 44b, 46a)
   1. Hiding the Treasure (verse 44b)
   2. Leaving the Pearl (verse 46a)
3. ​A Joyful Sacrifice  (verses 46c, 46b)
   1. Joyful (verse 44c)
   2. Selling everything  (verse 46b)

​Important Takeaway:  Both the Father and Jesus gladly sacrificed for us.

​Reflection Questions:  

1. Are you giving yourself, without reservation, to God?
2. Are you offering yourself as a living sacrifice to God?
   

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