04-06-08 PM - Knowing Jesus

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Luke 10: 17-24

I. KNOWING JESUS IS HUMANITY’S PRIORITY:

• “And this is the way to have eternal life—to know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, the one you sent to earth.” (John 17:3)
• “But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ....” (II Peter 3:18a)
• “We have received all of this by coming to know him...” (II Peter 1:3)

II. KNOWING JESUS GIVES US AUTHORITY:

• “Those He calls, He equips.”
• “...but the people who know their God will display strength and take action.” (Daniel 11:32b, NASB)
• “...overwhelming victory is ours through Christ, who loved us.” (Rom. 8:37b, NASB)
• Young David defeated the “scorpion” Goliath, in the name of the Lord Almighty. (I Samuel 17:45)

III. KNOWING JESUS OPENS THE TREASURES OF HEAVEN:

• Jesus focused their attention on the most wonderful miracle of all: their salvation!
• “Revelation” is making something known that was previously unknown.
• What filled Jesus with joy? (v.21-22)
o God revealed the power/authority that is in the name of Jesus to His “little ones.”
• “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses...” (Acts 1:8a)

IV. KNOWING JESUS MOTIVATES US:

• Eph. 4:11, 12: Jesus gave apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers. The purpose:
o “--to prepare God's people for works of service…”
• The harvest is great but the laborers are few. (Matt. 9:37)