Wrapping our Hearts around Jesus (Luke 22:14-32)
Gearl Spicer, December 31, 2023
Part of the The Glory of Christmas series, preached at a Sunday Online service
Luke 22:14–32 (Listen)
14 And when the hour came, he reclined at table, and the apostles with him. 15 And he said to them, “I have earnestly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer. 16 For I tell you I will not eat it until it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God.” 17 And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he said, “Take this, and divide it among yourselves. 18 For I tell you that from now on I will not drink of the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes.” 19 And he took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” 20 And likewise the cup after they had eaten, saying, “This cup that is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood. 21 But behold, the hand of him who betrays me is with me on the table. 22 For the Son of Man goes as it has been determined, but woe to that man by whom he is betrayed!” 23 And they began to question one another, which of them it could be who was going to do this.
24 A dispute also arose among them, as to which of them was to be regarded as the greatest. 25 And he said to them, “The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them, and those in authority over them are called benefactors. 26 But not so with you. Rather, let the greatest among you become as the youngest, and the leader as one who serves. 27 For who is the greater, one who reclines at table or one who serves? Is it not the one who reclines at table? But I am among you as the one who serves.
28 “You are those who have stayed with me in my trials, 29 and I assign to you, as my Father assigned to me, a kingdom, 30 that you may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
31 “Simon, Simon, behold, Satan demanded to have you, that he might sift you like wheat, 32 but I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned again, strengthen your brothers.”
(ESV)
Sermon Notes
The Glory of Christmas
Wrapping our Hearts around Jesus
Luke 22:14-32
December 31, 2023
What lessons will your carry with you from this year?
Personal lessons for your pastor:
*Nothing surpasses the richness of His Word
*Learning to pray is a lifelong process
*God has a plan the supersedes our greatest thoughts
*The future is brighter than ever in the midst of dark days
Every day we must open our hearts to the lessons He has in store for us!
"Our God is a God who orchestrates redemption stories. He is constantly up to something. Where we seem random days, God see hidden pockets of purpose. Where we see random lines in a story, God reads between those lines and fills our days with hidden meanings." Hannah Brencher
I. What is the story of our faith? - Luke 22:14-16
*Fulfilling kingdom purpose opens the door to true faith-
II. What does His purpose shows us? - Luke 22:17-20
*Connecting to His sacrifice opens our hearts to true impact -
III. What distracted the disciples from the intimacy of the moment? Luke 22:21-32
*The choice to elevate their desires above service led to disaster -
As we come to the table may we look at our hearts one more time as we
Complete the year. May we see PURPOSE, SACRIFICE and INTIMACY!
Open your heart at the Lord's table to day!