”Everything I Need, Set Before Me”

Rev. Paul J. Miller – Sermon Outline – May 7, 2017

Series Title: “Everything I Need”

Today’s Title: “Every Reason I Need to Celebrate”

Today’s Text: Psalm 23:5 & Matthew 5:38-48

 

“You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies.”

– Psalm 23:5

 

THE “TABLE” CHRIST PROVIDES FOR US…..

 

THE TABLE – Mark 6:34

-          Christ, our Good Shepherd, cares deeply leads us to a place of provision and protection.

 

PREPARATIONS FOR THE TABLE

-          Sufficient Physical Provision – Matthew 6:25-27

-          Awareness of Predators – 1 Peter 5:8

-          God, my shepherd, will not lead me into sin – Matthew 6:13

 

ENEMIES NEAR THE TABLE – John 16:33

-          Why are we surprised about trouble?

-          This world is filled with it

-          God does not free us from it, He helps us in it

 

A NEW RESPONSE TO THE PRESENCE OF ENEMIES

– Matthew 5:38-48

-          Mutual respect, not revenge (the cheek and the mile)

-          Love your enemy – see them with God’s eyes, a person with struggles, but still with potential to become Christ-like

-          Do not expect a fair world

-          Live as an example of a better world