I. EXPOSITION FOR SCRIPTURAL CONTEXT, Luke 6:12-49
The Distinctive Gospel Features of Luke 6
A. The Gospel Call of Luke 5
1. fishermen called, 5:1-11
2. full of leprosy cleansed, 5:12-16
3. forgiveness of sins confirmed, 5:17-26
4. feast with sinners celebrated, 5:27-39
B. The Gospel Comprehension of the Sabbath Law
1. lord of the Sabbath, 6:1-5
2. lessons from the law, 6:6-11
C. The Gospel Call of Luke 6
1. redeeming grace, 6:12-16
2. revealing grace, 6:17-49
a. rewards of the kingdom, vv20-23
b. resistance to the kingdom, vv24-26
c. responsibilities in the kingdom, vv27-49
i. love of enemies, vv27-36
ii. lavish forgiveness, vv37-42
d. resting on the King, vv43-49
i. evidence we're the King's subjects, vv43-45
ii. established on the King's solid foundation, vv46-49
II. EXHORTATION FROM THE SERMON TEXT, Luke 6:12-16
The Divine Grace in Christ's Choosing
A. The Perfect Man in Prayer
1. its indispensable necessity
2. its interceding importance
B. The Powerful Presence of Christ
1. its indispensable necessity
2. its important implications
C. The Particular Choices of Christ
1. its indispensable necessity
2. its important implications