Aug. 17, 2025

Luke 11:29-32

The Sign

1. Right in Front of You

A. The Beginning

Luke 2:12

B. No Easter Without the Incarnation

John 1:14

C. The Treasure of Human Flesh

Luke 25:38-39

2. Sign of Jonah

A. Give me a sign

Matthew 12:38-42

B. On the third day - He rose again

1 Corinthians 15:3-4

C. Repentance

Judgement from people that know so much less.

Jonah 3:1-9

D. Demand for Signs in the Last week of Jesus' ministry

Luke 23:8

Luke 17:21-21

3. Someone Greater than Jonah

A. Unlikely Judges

Nineveh repented with less proof and everyday influence.

Luke 16:19-31

B. I need a sign to let me know you are here.

Psalm 145:18

Hebrews 13

Reflection:

1. Are you still demanding proof from God or do you know Jesus?

2. Do you know Jesus is here?

Follow UP in the Word throughout the Week...

Monday:

Read: John 1:14

Why is it so important that Jesus, God's Son, came in the flesh?

Tuesday:

Read: Luke 24:38-39

What do these verses tell us about Jesus' existence after His resurrection? Why is that important?

Wednesday:

Read: 1 Corinthians 15:3-4

What do these verses draw upon? What do they summarize? How can you use this in your life?

Thursday:

Read: Jonah 3:1-9

What was God's message through Jonah to Nineveh? How easily persuaded were the people? How does that compare to people today?

Friday:

Read: Luke 23:8

What was Herod seeking? How does he compare to others during his time and ours?

Saturday:

Read: Luke 16: 19-31

What does Abraham tell the rich man at the end of the passage? Do you think the proof of the Resurrection makes any difference to people today?