WHEN GOD CALLS

LUKE 3:1-14

 

Pastor Rick Jackson

 

One of the greatest achievements of this modern age is “caller ID.” Just think of that… we used to answer a phone- not knowing who was on the other end. Over the years I have gotten calls meant for others. I have gotten calls at the wrong time. I have gotten calls in the wrong place (personal calls while at work). I have made calls and not gotten an answer. But my friends, when God calls, you better believe none of those accidents happen.

 

I. CONSIDER THE KNOWLEDGE OF GOD [v. 1-2]

 

1. God Knows the Right Time (WHEN) [v. 1-2a]

 

2. God Knows the Right Person (WHO) [v. 2b, Esther 4:14]

 

For if thou altogether holdest thy peace at this time, then shall there enlargement and deliverance arise to the Jews from another place; but thou and thy father's house shall be destroyed: and who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this?

 

3. God Knows the Right Place (WHERE) [v. 2c]

God have any trouble finding Moses? Phillip, Joseph, Paul, you?

 

II. CONSIDER THE MESSAGE OF GOD [v. 3-6]

 

1. Preaching for Results [v. 3]

 

2. Proclamation of Righteousness [v. 4-5, Psalm 116:5]

 

Gracious is the LORD, and righteous; yea, our God is merciful.

 

3. Presentation of the Redeemer [v. 6, 2:26-30, Isaiah 44:6]

 

Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel, and his redeemer the LORD of hosts; I am the first, and I am the last; and beside me there is no God.

 

III. CONSIDER THE EXPECTATION OF GOD [v. 3, 7-14]

 

1. God Expects Saved People to be Baptized [v. 3] “the criminal was executed for his crimes”

 

2. God Expects Saved People to have a Change of Attitude [v. 7-9]

 

3. God Expects Saved People to have a Change of Actions [v. 10-14, Eph. 2:8-10]

 

For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.