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Following Jesus – Knowing the PAST! (Sermon Audio)

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This is the audio from the December 1, 2024 sermon, “Following Jesus: Knowing the PAST!”, shared by Tom Lemler at the Deer Run Church of Christ.

Text: Matthew 1:1-17

“But when the time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under law, to redeem those under law, that we might receive the full rights of sons.”
Galatians 4:4-5 (NIV)

As one called by Jesus to “Come, follow me”, Matthew gives us great teaching on what it looks like to live life following Jesus.  As Matthew’s gospel begins, we find a record of the genealogy of Christ which teaches us that following Jesus includes knowing the . . .

  • Promise:  Genesis 17:3-7 (Abraham)

    • Following Jesus is based on knowing and believing the promises of God and then applying the goodness of God’s promises to our life.  

  • Authority:  1 Kings 2:2-4 (David)

    • Following Jesus requires us to believe and submit to His authority as the One promised by God to reign forever.  

  • Service:  2 Chronicles 30:7-9 (Kings)

    • Following Jesus calls us to know and live a life of service which reflects His nature as One who came to serve rather than be served.

  • Truth:  Acts 10:34-35 (People Used By God)

    • Following Jesus is based on the truth that all people are valuable to God and it is His desire that no one should perish but all would come to repentance.

Today, how will you know the PAST?