1. reviving power of Christ, vv1-10 2. resurrection power of Christ, vv11-17 3. reassuring power of Christ, vv18-35 4. remitting power of Christ, vv36-50
B. Gospel Exposition of Luke 7:1-10
1. fatal sickness evinces gospel opportunity, vv1-5 2. faith expressed by centurion, vv6-8 3. faith extolled by Christ, v9 4. favor extended by Christ, v10
C. Gospel Empowerment for Luke 7:1-10
1. who this Christ is 2. what this Christ came to do
II. EXHORTATION FROM THE SERMON TEXT, Luke 7:2-8
The Blessed Gospel Proclamation
A. Centurion's Request
1. unworthiness before Christ (grace), vv6-7a a. apprehended Christ's holiness b. apprehended his own unworthiness 2. understanding of Christ's authority, vv7b-8 a. believed Christ was able to heal (powerful) b. believed Christ was willing to heal (merciful)
B. Christ's Response, Luke 7:9-10
1. the marvel, θαυμαζω (thaumadzo), v9 a. faith, πιστις (pistis) b. admiration of grace 2. the miracle, vv2-10
C. Christian Reflection
1. marvelous, amazing grace 2. moved to pray in faith
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Jon Cardwell was saved by God’s grace on June 3, 1985 while serving in the military as a deep sea diver in the U.S. Navy. The call to ministry came 8 years later when he was invited to serve the Lord in the Philippine mission field. Jon’s entry into pastoral ministry came...
