7:40-52 = Increasing Opposition to Jesus, but also examples of men moving towards Jesus in faith in spite of opposition

7:53-8:10 = Famous story (likely not in original manuscript) about Jesus’ protection of a woman, physically and spiritually

Don’t Be Conformed to this World

Lack of Courage
-Fear; Passivity; Political Correctness

Lack of Control
-Anger; Pride; Cultural Stereotypes

Renewed Vision of Identity (Gen. 2:7-9)

Not God, therefore humble
-Valued and Loved by God
-Worship and Fear of God

Not animal, therefore disciplined

Not boy, therefore mature

Not woman, therefore chivalrous
-Both have strength
-Male strength is unique (1 Peter 3:7)

Renewed Vision of Purpose (Gen. 2:15-16)

Work and Keep

A Holy Purpose
-Threatened by many forces
-Requires work and hope
-For the Glory of God, the good of others, and my joy

Renewed Vision of Belonging (Gen. 2:17-24)

Alongside Women
-Marriage; Purity; Value

Alongside Other Men
-Iron sharpens Iron

*In Homes, Churches, and Communities

Gospel Hope and Healing

-Genesis 3 = sin, death, brokenness

-Genesis 3:16 = “The Lord said to the serpent… ‘he shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heel.’”

-John 8:10 = “Neither do I condemn you; go, and from now on, sin no more.”

Emmaus Baptist Church
SERVICE TIMES:
Sunday School at 9:15am
Worship Gathering at 10:45am