A.W.O.L. IN THE LORD’S ARMY

John 20:19-24

Pastor Rick Jackson

I. MISSED BLESSINGS [v. 24-29]

1. He Missed the Blessing of Knowing the Lord’s Presence [v. 24]

2. He Missed the Blessing of Sharing with the Lord’s People [v. 25, Romans 12:15] Rejoice with them that do rejoice.

3. He Missed the Blessing of Pleasing the Lord’s Person [v. 26-29, Hebrews 11:6]

But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

II. MIXED MESSAGES [v. 25-28]

1. The Demand of Pride [v. 25]

2. The Rebuke of Grace [v. 26-27]

3. The Repentance of Faith [v. 28]

III. OUR MARVELOUS MASTER [v. 29-31]

1. The Divine Promise [v. 29]

2. The Divine Presence [v. 30]

3. The Divine Purpose [v. 31]