Ask, Seek, Knock

Jesus’ Relationships                 Matthew 7:1-20

Sermon notes for Sunday, March 30, 2014

1 Relationships…

To our brother or sister, in whose eye we may discern a splinter, and whom we have a responsibility to help, not judge.

Matthew 7:1-5

2 Relationships…

To a group of offensive people who are offended by Jesus.

Matthew 7:6

3 Relationships…

To our heavenly Father who gives good things to those who ask him.

Matthew 7:7-11

4 Relationships…

To everyone in general—the Golden Rule should guide our attitude and behaviour.

Matthew 7:12

5 Relationships…

To those on the journey with us in following Jesus.

Matthew 7:13-14

6 Relationships…

To false prophets whom we are to recognize and of whom we are to be aware.

Matthew 7:15-20

7 Relationships…

To Jesus our Lord whose teaching we are committed to heed and obey.

Matthew 7:21-27

Memory Verse: Week Six

Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened..  Matthew 7:7-8

Living in 3D

1. Discover His Will
2. Declare Your Faith
3. Desire His Activity

This Week:

1. Read and reflect.
2. Think about your strained relationships with others. Where do you need to behave differently?

Think about your relationship with Jesus. Where do you need to seek him more diligently?