1. Jesus comes for those who are affected by the long darkness of sin and destruction. Jesus breaks the power of this present darkness with His Word, more specifically His preaching.
  2. In the middle, the thrill of extremes settles into the boredom of routines. For followers of Jesus, this can lead in several problematic directions.
  3. There is good news here for your hearer, good news of belonging.
  4. This is a salutary commemoration of the confession we share, and an opportunity to give thanksgiving to Jesus for choosing this holy man of God to receive, believe, and share the gospel of our salvation!
  5. It is hard to believe, but somehow it is better for followers of Jesus that Jesus has gone away. Otherwise, the Spirit would not have come.

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