The Vineyard Church
Pastor Mark Pope,
December 7/8, 2019
Question:
Where do I go for advice?
Ephesians 4:26 NIV
Proverbs 29:11 NIV
Proverbs 18:17 NIV
Proverbs 4:5-7 NIV
Isaiah 9:6 NIV
Hebrews 4:14-16 NIV
Main Point #1:
Jesus is a wonderful counselor because…
He gets us.
Romans 2:5, 8 NIV
Mark 14:34-35 NIV
Subpoint:
Jesus didn’t just dip His toe into our world, but fully experienced all things.
Subpoint:
Jesus not only knows all situations, but has navigated all situations.
Main Point #2:
Jesus is a wonderful counselor because…
He empowers us.
Definition:
βοήθεια (bo-ay’-thi-ah)
Assistance, (a technical term of nautical language).
Subpoint:
Jesus doesn’t just offer wise counsel, but gets involved with real power.
Mark 5:2-3, 5, 15 NIV
Subpoint:
There are situations that will not be fixed without connecting to the Savior of the World.