No one is immune to the disease of pride. Jesus, in sinlessperfection, not only teaches God-honoring humility but models it for his followers. He promises blessedness to the faithful, but what constitutes a “blessed life?” The answer depends on whether one focuses on God or the world—on eternityor the here and now. Jesus models for us the life that honors him, that recognizes to whom we belong, and that will be eternally blessed by God.

Outline:

• Humility: A Christ-Focused Attitude
• No Exceptions

• The Key to Blessedness

On the final night of Jesus’s earthly ministry, he began histeaching with an object lesson in love. The humble love Jesus modeled in the shadow of the cross came with a promise: God will wash away the sins of all who turn to Jesus in faith.

Outline:

· The Enduring Love of God

· Pride, Humility, and Love

· The Gospel for Believers Too

With the curtains closing on the public ministry of Jesus, hemade one last call to the unbelieving people in Jerusalem to believe—to avail themselves of God’s grace by placing their faith in Jesus. Because there is only one way to forgiveness, reconciliation to God, and eternal life, the impassioned offer of our Lord came coupled with a warning. The message is as unchanging as God himself, and we do well to listen when Jesus “cries out.”

Outline:

· A Matter of Belief

· A Word of Judgment