Matthew 21:12-13 The Courage of Jesus – audio

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Text: Matthew 21:12-13

Introduction

1. Jesus went against the culture of the day. He was not “politically correct” in His actions, but He was correct in the eyes of His Father.

2. How do we measure up to the courage of Jesus? – 2 Timothy 1:7-11

Body

I. His courage among His friends

A. Jesus did not stoop to the level of human habits but encouraged them to His level. Jesus stated many times that man should not fear this world, but overcome the world. – Luke 12:4-5

B. Are we walking like Jesus in the presence of our friends? Do we have the courage to turn away from “friends” who would lead us to sin? – Ephesians 5:8-14

II. His courage among His enemies

A. Jesus faced Satan:

1. at His temptation – Matthew 4:1-11

2. the Jews at His arrest – John 18:4-9

3. the cross without fear – Luke 23:26-31

B. Are we standing up to the enemies of the cross?

1. Ephesians 6:10-17

2. Philippians 1:1-17

III. His courage among false teachers

A. Jesus never hesitated nor retreated. He attacked the hypocritical and was uncompromising and fearless. – John 8:44

B. Too many today will not call sin “sin”. They call it “a mistake”. Do you stand courageous against false teachers and their doctrine?

1. Acts 4:13, Acts 4:18-21

2. Galatians 1:6-10

3. 2 John 9-11

Conclusion

1. It takes courage to live the Christian life.

2. Let Jesus be your great example.