Don't Settle for the Tree

Dec 31, 2023 • Joel Matheny

1. A PERSONAL FAITH

- 3 He wanted to see who Jesus was, but because he was short he could not see

over the crowd. - Luke 19:3

- ‘What is the good of telling the ships how to steer so as to avoid collisions if, in

fact, they are such crazy old tubs that they cannot be steered at all?” - C.S Lewis

- 19 We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the

inner sanctuary behind the curtain, - Hebrews 6:19

- 15 But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an

answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.

But do this with gentleness and respect, - 1 Peter 3:15

- 2. A PERSONAL ACCEPTANCE

“But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were

still sinners.”

Romans 5:8 NLT

3. A PERSONAL SACRIFICE

8 But Zacchaeus stood up and said to the Lord, “Look, Lord! Here and now I give

half of my possessions to the poor, and if I have cheated anybody out of

anything, I will pay back four times the amount.” - Luke 19:8

10 For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.” - Luke 19:10