The Bible Church of Cabot

Part 19 of a Sunday School lecture series through the Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (2LCF).

In Galatians 1:11–2:10, we see that because the gospel Paul preached was revealed by Christ and not derived from man, it possesses divine authority and must be received without alteration. I. The Gospel Paul Preached Was Revealed by Christ (1:11–17) II. The Gospel Paul Preached Was Independent of the Apostles (1:18–24) III. The Gospel Paul Preached Was Confirmed by the Apostles (2:1–10)

Part 18 of a Sunday School lecture series through the Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (2LCF).

In Galatians 1:1–10, we learn that because the gospel is the Lord's gracious salvation through Christ, we must reject every contrary claim and live for His approval alone. I. The gospel belongs to God for His glory A. He provides the messengers (vv. 1–2) B. He accomplishes the atonement (vv. 3–4) C. He receives the glory (v. 5) II. A distorted "gospel" will lead to destruction (vv. 6–9) III. Those who belong to the Lord seek to please Him (v. 10)

In the Second Letter of John, the elder encourages and exhorts the elect lady and her children to hold fast to and walk in the truth in the face of deception. I. The elder greets and encourages the believers, emphasizing the primacy of the truth. (v. 1-3) II. The elder encourages the believers to act in obedience to the truth. (v. 4-6) III. The elder warns the believers to guard against deceivers and hold fast to the truth. (v. 7-11) A. He warns them not to depart from the truth, but to abide in the teachings of Christ. (v. 7-9) B. He warns them against fellowshipping with the false teachers. (v. 10-11) IV. The elder encourages the believers with a promised visit and greetings. (v. 12-13)

Part 17 of a Sunday School lecture series through the Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (2LCF).

In Luke 24:50–53, Luke concludes his Gospel by reminding us that the ascended Christ reigns as King and therefore deserves the joyful worship and obedience of His people. I. Because the risen King blesses His disciples and ascends to heaven… (vv. 50–51) A. They worship Him with joy (v. 52). B. They serve Him with joy (v. 53). II. Luke concludes with the disciples' response to the ascended King so that… A. We have certainty about the things we have been taught: 1. The person of Christ 2. The passion of Christ 3. The promises of Christ B. We must respond appropriately to the ascended King.

In Luke 24:36–49, the risen King reveals that His death and resurrection fulfill God's redemptive plan, and this gospel must be proclaimed to all nations. I. The Risen King Confirms His Resurrection (vv. 36–43) A. Jesus appears to His disciples and dispels their fears (vv. 36–40). B. Jesus demonstrates the reality of His resurrection (vv. 41–43). II. The Risen King Commissions His Witnesses (vv. 44–49) A. Jesus opens the disciples' minds as He explains the Scriptures (vv. 44–47). B. Jesus commissions and prepares His disciples for mission (vv. 48–49).

Part 16 of a Sunday School lecture series through the Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (2LCF).

In Luke 24:13–35, the risen King opens the Scriptures and the eyes of His disciples, revealing Himself as the fulfillment of all redemptive history. I. The Risen King Opens the Scriptures (vv. 13–27) A. The disciples misunderstand God's plan (vv. 13–24). B. Jesus reveals Himself throughout the Scriptures (vv. 25–27). II. The Risen King Opens the Eyes of His Disciples (vv. 28–35) A. Jesus reveals Himself in the breaking of bread (vv. 28–31). B. The disciples respond with renewed confidence (vv. 32–35).

Part 15 of a Sunday School lecture series through the Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (2LCF).

In Luke 23:50–24:12, Luke shows that the King who was truly buried has truly risen, fulfilling His promises, conquering death, and giving certainty to the hope of all who trust in Him. I. The Crucified King is Faithfully Buried (23:50–56) A. Joseph faithfully lays Jesus in the tomb (vv. 50–53). B. The women witness and prepare for His burial (vv. 54–56).   II. The Crucified King is Gloriously Raised (24:1–12) A. Heavenly messengers explain the empty tomb to the women (vv. 1–8). B. The resurrection is proclaimed and investigated (vv. 9–12).

Part 14 of a Sunday School lecture series through the Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (2LCF).

In Luke 23:32–49, we see that though the crucified King endures mockery and rejection, He still saves repentant sinners by purchasing redemption through His death.   I. The Crucified King Endures Mockery and Rejection (vv. 32–39) II. The Crucified King Grants Salvation to the Repentant (vv. 40–43) III. The Crucified King Dies to Purchase Redemption (vv. 44–49)

Part 13 of a Sunday School lecture series through the Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (2LCF).

In Luke 23:13–31, even as the innocent King is condemned in place of the guilty, He warns of coming judgment as He approaches the cross, emphasizing the need for sinners to repent. I. The Innocent King is Condemned in the Place of the Guilty (vv. 13–25) A. The innocence of Jesus is publicly declared (vv. 13–16). B. The guilty man is released, and the Innocent One is condemned (vv. 18–25).   II. The Innocent King Warns of Judgment as He Goes to the Cross (vv. 26–31) A. The cross is laid upon Simon, who follows behind Jesus (v. 26). B. The King warns of coming judgment on Jerusalem (vv. 27–31).

Part 12 of a Sunday School lecture series through the Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (2LCF).

In Luke 22:63–23:12, Luke reveals that though Jesus stands before human authorities and is mocked and rejected, His innocence demonstrates that He is the exalted King whose vindication is certain. I. The King Stands Before His Mockers (22:63–65). II. The King Stands Before the Council (22:66–71). III. The King Stands Before Pilate (23:1–7). IV. The King Stands Before Herod (23:8–12)

Part 11 of a Sunday School lecture series through the Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (2LCF).

In Luke 22:39–62, Jesus faithfully submits to the Father's will while His disciples fail in weakness, revealing that only God can sustain His people through temptation, suffering, and fear. I. The King Faithfully Submits Himself to the Father in Prayer (vv. 39–46). II. The King Surrenders Himself in the Hour of Darkness (vv. 47–53). III. The King is Denied by His Disciple (vv. 54–62).

In Luke 22:24–38, Jesus overturns worldly notions of greatness, exposes the weakness of His disciples, and calls them to rely not on themselves but on His sustaining grace as they follow Him through suffering to glory. I. The King Redefines Greatness in His Kingdom (vv. 24–27). II. The King Promises Future Reward to His Disciples (vv. 28–30). III. The King Exposes His Disciples' Weakness (vv. 31–34). IV. The King Prepares His Disciples for a Hostile Mission (vv. 35–38).

Part 10 of a Sunday School lecture series through the Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (2LCF).

In Luke 22:1–23, Jesus reveals that even betrayal unfolds according to God's sovereign plan, as He anticipates the new covenant through the Passover meal and calls His followers to remember and trust in Him. I. The King Is Betrayed According to God's Plan (vv. 1–6). II. The King Sovereignly Prepares the Passover (vv. 7–13). III. The King Reinterprets the Passover Through His Death (vv. 14–20). IV. The King Reveals Betrayal in the Midst of the Table (vv. 21–23)

Part 9 of a Sunday School lecture series through the Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (2LCF).

In Luke 21:25–38, Jesus reveals that coming judgment and redemption unfold according to God's sovereign plan, calling His followers to trust His sure promises and live with watchful faithfulness. I. The King Reveals the Signs of His Vindication and the Redemption of His People (vv. 25–28). II. The King Calls His Disciples to Discern the Times According to His Word (vv. 29–33). III. The King Commands Watchful and Faithful Living in Light of His Coming (vv. 34–38).

Part 8 of a Sunday School lecture series through the Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (2LCF).

In Luke 21:5-24, Jesus warns of coming judgment on Jerusalem, calling His followers to discern the times, endure faithfully, and trust His sovereign purposes. I. The King Foretells the Temple's Destruction (vv. 5–6). II. The King Warns Against Misreading the Times (vv. 7–11). III. The King Prepares His Disciples for Persecution (vv. 12–19). IV. The King Describes Jerusalem's Imminent Destruction (vv. 20–24).

In Luke 20:41–21:4, Jesus, who is not only David's son but also David's Lord, warns against religious hypocrisy and commends humble devotion. I. Jesus identifies the Christ as David's Lord (20:41–44) II. Jesus exposes the scribes' religious hypocrisy (20:45–47) III. Jesus honors the widow's humble devotion (21:1–4)

Part 7 of a Sunday School lecture series through the Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (2LCF).

In Luke 20:19–40, Jesus proves Himself as the authoritative teacher of God's truth as He silences those who try to trap Him with dishonest questions about Caesar and the resurrection. I. Jesus' opponents seek to trap Him (vv. 19–20) II. Jesus silences their political trap (vv. 21–26) III. Jesus silences their doctrinal trap (vv. 27–40)

Part 6 of a Sunday School lecture series through the Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (2LCF).

In Luke 20:1–19, Israel's leaders challenge Jesus, but He redirects their attack by exposing their continual rejection of God's authority and declaring that the rejected Son has become the cornerstone. I. Christ's authority is challenged by hostile opponents. (vv. 1–8) II. A parable exposes their repeated rejection of God's messengers and His Son. (vv. 9–16) III. The rejected Son becomes the cornerstone and judge. (vv. 17–19)

In Luke 19:41–48, Jesus weeps over Jerusalem's spiritual blindness, warns of its coming judgment, and condemns false worship, demonstrating His rightful authority to demand true worship. I. The King Weeps Over Jerusalem (vv. 41–44) A. Jesus laments the city's blindness. (vv.41–42) B. Jesus foretells the city's destruction. (vv.43–44) II. The King Cleanses the Temple (vv. 45–48) A. Jesus confronts corruption in God's house. (vv. 45–46) B. Jesus exercises authority in God's house. (vv. 47–48)

Part 5 of a Sunday School lecture series through the Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (2LCF).

Part 4 of a Sunday School lecture series through the Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (2LCF).

In Luke 19:28–40, Jesus demonstrates through His triumphal entry that His rightful kingship calls His followers to recognize Him, proclaim His glory, and respond with faithful obedience. I. The King Orchestrates His Own Entrance (vv.28–35) A. Jesus draws near to Jerusalem. (vv. 28–29) B. Jesus instructs his disciples. (vv. 30–31) C. Jesus's disciples obey. (vv. 32–35) II. The King Receives Messianic Praise (vv.36–38) A. The road is prepared before Him. (v. 36) B. The multitude rejoices loudly. (v. 37) C. The King is publicly proclaimed. (v. 38) III. The King Confronts Religious Resistance (vv.39–40) A. The Pharisees demand silence. (v. 39) B. The King declares His praise inevitable. (v. 40)

In Luke 19:11–27, Jesus tells a parable teaching that, while the kingdom is delayed, faithfulness to Him will be rewarded and unfaithfulness judged at His return. I. The Occasion of the Parable (v. 11) II. The Content of the Parable (vv. 12-27) A. The Nobleman Departs to Receive a Kingdom (vv. 12-14). 1. The nobleman's instruction to his slaves (v. 12-13). 2. The rebellion of the citizens (v. 14). B. The King Returns and Settles Accounts (vv. 15-27). 1. The faithful servants are rewarded (vv. 15-19). 2. The wicked servant is condemned (vv. 20-26). 3. The rebellious citizens are destroyed (v. 27).

Part 3 of a Sunday School lecture series through the Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (2LCF).

In Luke 19:1-10, we see that Jesus sovereignly seeks the lost and produces genuine repentance that results in joyful restoration. I. A lost man seeks to see Jesus. (vv. 1-4) II. The Savior seeks the sinner. (vv. 5-7) III. Saving grace produces visible repentance. (v.8) IV. The Son of Man declares His saving mission. (vv. 9-10)

Part 2 of a Sunday School lecture series through the Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (2LCF).

In Luke 18:35-43, we see that those who recognize Jesus's authority and cry out to Him in persistent faith receive mercy. I. Persistent Faith Cries out for Mercy (vv. 35-39). A. The blind man begs beside the road to Jericho (v. 35). B. The blind man recognizes Jesus's authority (vv.36-38). C. The blind man refuses to be silenced (v. 39). II. Sovereign Mercy Grants Sight and Salvation (vv.40-43). A. Jesus summons and questions the blind man (vv.40-41). B. Jesus grants sight and salvation to the blind man (v. 42). C. The man and the crowd praise and glorify God (v. 43).

In Luke 18:18-34, Jesus shows that His kingdom cannot be entered through human exertion or possessions, but only through God's power, which He accomplishes through the suffering, death, and resurrection of the Son of Man. I. The ruler's question and Christ's response expose the man's heart. (vv. 18-23) II. Christ warns about wealth and the impossibility of salvation apart from God. (vv. 24-27) III. Jesus promises eternal rewards for those who follow Him in faith. (vv. 28-30) IV. The path of redemption will be accomplished through the Son of Man (vv. 31-34)

Part 1 of a Sunday School lecture series through the Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (2LCF).

In Luke 18:1-17, Jesus teaches that those who receive the kingdom of God must come to Him in humble, dependent, and persevering faith as they await the coming of the Son of Man. I. Disciples are called to persevere in faith through persistent prayer (18:1-8). II. Disciples are warned that only the humble and repentant will be justified before God (18:9-14). III. Disciples are taught that the kingdom is received only through childlike dependence (18:15-17).

In Luke 17:20–37, Jesus teaches that both the present kingdom and the coming of the Son of Man demand humble, watchful faithfulness from His disciples rather than anxious speculation. I. Jesus clarifies the nature of the coming of the kingdom of God (vv. 20–21). II. Jesus prepares His disciples for the coming of the Son of Man (vv. 22–37). A. The coming of the Son of Man will follow suffering, rejection, and delay (vv. 22–25). B. The coming of the Son of Man will bring sudden and decisive judgment (vv. 26–35). C. The coming of the Son of Man will be unmistakable and require no speculation (v. 37).

In Luke 17:11-19, Jesus contrasts the lepers' responses to mercy, showing that saving faith returns to Him in thanksgiving and praise. I. Ten lepers cry out to Jesus in desperate need, recognizing His authority (vv. 11-13). II. All ten obey Jesus's command, even before they see the outcome (v. 14). III. One leper returns to Jesus in thanksgiving and praise (vv. 15-16). IV. Jesus highlights the absence of gratitude in the nine and commends the one (vv. 17-18). V. Jesus declares that the grateful leper's faith has saved him, showing the nature of true faith (v. 19).

In Luke 17:1-10, Jesus teaches his disciples what faithful kingdom living looks like by identifying four marks of true disciples. I. Disciples Must Take Sin Seriously, Especially Its Effect on Others (vv. 1-2) II. Disciples Must Practice Loving Accountability and Continual Forgiveness (vv. 3-4) III. Disciples Must Live by Dependent Faith, Not Measured Faith (vv. 5-6) IV. Disciples Must Obey Humbly, Not Transactionally (vv. 7-10)

Because God is the Sovereign who created, sustains, and rules over his creation (vs. 14–15), I pray that He will, according to the riches of His glory, grant you: I. Power leading to presence (vs. 16–17a). II. Power leading to perception (vs. 17b–19a). III. Power leading to perfection (v. 19b). IV. Power leading to praise (vs. 20–21).

In John 1:14-18, we read that the Word became flesh and dwelt among us as the fulfillment of Old Covenant promises, and displayed the glory of God in the fullness of grace and truth, making the unseen God known. I. The incarnate Word dwelt with His people. (v. 14a) II. The incarnate Word reveals God's glory (v. 14b) III. The incarnate Word is confirmed by God's prophet (v. 15) IV. The incarnate Word brings grace and truth (v. 14c, 16-17) V. The incarnate Word makes God known (v. 18)

In Luke 16:19-31, Jesus teaches that earthly circumstances do not determine one's eternal destiny; rather, it is how one responds to God's Word that matters. I. Jesus shows us the earthly conditions of the rich man and Lazarus (vv. 19-21) II. Jesus shows us the eternal conditions of the rich man and Lazarus (vv. 22-26) III. Jesus shows us the sufficient and authoritative witness God has given in Scripture (vv. 27-31)

In Luke 16:14-18, Jesus rebukes those whose love of money leads to playing fast and loose with the law as they justify themselves in the sight of men rather than please God. I.​ Jesus rebukes those who scoff at His teaching because they are lovers of money (v. 14). ​Application: If you love money more than Jesus, you will scoff at his teaching. II.​ Jesus rebukes those who justify themselves before men who see only the external, with acts that are detestable to God, who see the heart (v. 15). ​Application: Don't fear men or seek their favor. Live your life Coram Deo, "before the face of God," so you pursue what pleases Him. III. ​Jesus reminds those who love money and justify themselves before men that: A.​The Old Testament is fulfilled in Him, and they must enter in through the proclamation of the good news of His kingdom (vs. 16–17). B.​ Christ, the King of His kingdom, has the authority to interpret and apply the law as well as demand righteous obedience to it (v. 18). ​Application: Pursue righteousness as you seek to understand and obey what Christ commands.