Jesus completely drank the cup of God's wrath, so that we can continuously drink from the cup of God's grace.
Jesus completely broke under God's justice, so that we can be made whole by God's mercy.
Application:
The meal helps us to reflect on the sacrifice of Christ.
The meal provides for us spiritual nourishment from Christ.
The meal reminds us of our unity with the body of Christ.
The meal looks forward to a future meal in the presence of Christ.
Supplemental Texts:
Jeremiah 25:15-16
Psalm 75:6-8
Psalm 11:5-6
Luke 22:41-44
2 Corinthians 5:21
Isaiah 51:21-22
Psalm 23:5
Psalm 16:5
Romans 5:8-9
John 6:31-35
1 Corinthians 11:23-26
1 Corinthians 10:16-17
Revelation 19:6-9
1 Corinthians 11:27-29
Baptism
May 12, 2024 • Chad Davis • Matthew 3
Baptism is a tangible gift from God representing our eternal deliverance through Christ.
• It represents our union with his death.
• It represent our union with new life.
• It represents our dependence on him for salvation.
• It represents our covenant relationship with God.
Baptism is a specific commandment from God representing our public profession of faith in Christ.
Supplemental Texts:
Galatians 6:5-8
Joshua 4:23-24
1 Peter 3:18-21
Galatians 5:24-25
Colossians 2:11-12
Romans 6:3-4a
Romans 6:4b
Acts 2:37-41
Galatians 2:20
Raised for Our Justification
March 31, 2024 • Chad Davis • Romans 4:24–25
1. Our sins were the reason for the crucifixion of Jesus.
Isaiah 53:10
Acts 2:22-23
Romans 8:32
2. Our justification was the reason for the resurrection of Jesus.
1 Timothy 3:16
Application:
1. Sin no longer has the power to condemn you, nor control you.
Romans 6:5-14
2. Death no longer has the power to frighten you, nor to have the final word.
Matthew 10:28
Hebrews 2:14-15
Revelation 21:4
