Condescending Grace: 5 Blessings from the Demon-Possessed Valley

I. EXPOSITION OF OUR TEXT

Jesus feeds multitude, Luke 9:12-17
Christ's gospel provision manifested
Jesus feeds the disciples truth, Luke 9:18-22
Christ's gospel truth revealed
Jesus feeds them more truth, Luke 9:23-26
Christ's gospel response expressed
Jesus' Father speaks, Luke 9:27-36 (Mt 17:1-9; Mk 9:1-10)
Christ's gospel power proclaimed
Jesus finds a father in distress, Luke 9:37-45 (Mt 17:14-23; Mk 9:14-32)
Christ's gospel grace typified

II. EXALTATION OF OUR CHRIST

1. Christ came down, v37
   The grace of God in Christ Jesus, John 1:1, 14

2. Christ cast out demons, v42
   The authority of God in Christ Jesus, Psa 8:5-6

3. Christ came to die, v44
   The love of God in Christ Jesus, John 3:16

II. EDIFICATION FOR OUR APPLICATION 5 Blessings from the Valley Below

1. Christ must be to whom we make request, v40
   Acts 4:10-12; 1 Tim 2:5

2. Christ must impart faith, v41
   Eph 2:8-9; Gal 5:22-23

3. Christ must be the one who heals (saves), v42
   John 15:5; 1 Cor 15:25-26

4. Christ must reveal the truth of His sufferings, v44
   Acts 1:4-5, 8; Phil 3:10

5. Christ must be trusted completely, v45
   Prov 3:5-6