Worship Preparation - March 29, 2026
Read the sermon text: Luke 6:39-49
Read the sermon summary: In this concluding section of Jesus' sermon on the plain, we see a series of parables which, at first glance, seem unrelated. However, in each of the three teachings, we notice a contrast between two different ways of being, two different kinds of people. Jesus presents his hearers with a reflective choice; Which of the two kinds of people am I? Who will I be? It may appear that Jesus is primarily concerned about actions, but in the larger context of his sermon, and especially in the second teaching section (v. 43-45), we see that he is concerned primarily with the heart. However, the heart that is rightly ordered to Jesus and his kingdom will inevitably behave in certain ways. In preparation for the sermon consider the following questions: What connection do you see between verses 39-40 and 41-42? Who are the two kinds of people contrasted in verses 39-42? Who are the two kinds of people contrasted in verses 43-45? Who are the two kinds of people contrasted in verse 46-49?
Read the following song lyrics in relation to the sermon:
Come Behold The Wondrous Mystery
Verse 1
Come behold the wondrous myst'ry
In the dawning of the King
He the theme of heaven's praises
Robed in frail humanity
In our longing in our darkness
Now the light of life has come
Look to Christ who condescended
Took on flesh to ransom us
Verse 2
Come behold the wondrous myst'ry
He the perfect Son of Man
In His living in His suff'ring
Never trace nor stain of sin
See the true and better Adam
Come to save the hell-bound man
Christ the great and sure fulfillment
Of the law in Him we stand
Verse 3
Come behold the wondrous myst'ry
Christ the Lord upon the tree
In the stead of ruined sinners
Hangs the Lamb in victory
See the price of our redemption
See the Father's plan unfold
Bringing many sons to glory
Grace unmeasured love untold
Verse 4
Come behold the wondrous myst'ry
Slain by death the God of life
But no grave could e'er restrain Him
Praise the Lord He is alive
What a foretaste of deliv'rance
How unwavering our hope
Christ in power resurrected
As we will be when He comes
CCLI Song #7026028
Matt Boswell | Matt Papa | Michael Bleecker
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