Grant Troutt preached from John 18, showing three pictures of Jesus at the garden arrest: Jesus the Lamb, the Lion, and the Lover. He uses the geography of the Kidron brook and the olive press to explain Jesus’ willing, atoning death (the Lamb), then shows Jesus’ sovereign authority when he says “I am” and the armed men fall (the Lion). Finally Troutt highlights Jesus’ compassion in the final miracle - he heals Malchus, a servant who came as an enemy - and calls people to respond to Jesus’ forgiveness and lordship. He peppers the message with personal illustrations (a coach paying a fine, his own conversion) and closes with a direct invitation to call on Jesus for salvation.
“"When we walk in the courtroom where we are guilty, there is someone that walked in behind us and said, 'I will pay for their sin.'"” · Grant Troutt
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Remember three practical responses from the sermon: receive Jesus as the Lamb who paid your debt (confess and trust his atonement), submit to him as Lord (stop trying to defend your standing and let him be your vindicator), and let his love change how you treat enemies and others. If you haven’t responded yet, the preacher’s clear invitation is to call on Jesus’ name for forgiveness and new life. Share this story and the gospel with at least one person this week.
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