080. Jews, The Courage of

080. Jews, The Courage of

80 THE COURAGE OF JESUS Matthew 21:12-13;John 11:8

INTRODUCTION Jesus lived ideal life in an unideal world. He had to run counter lo many customs; he clashed with many men. Are we living on a level with others ? Are we doing what others do or drifting? l. HIS COURAGE AMONG FRIENDS 1. His disciples were weak, sinful men.

2. He did not stoop to the level of human habits but lifted them up to his high level.

3. He corrected their mistakes and helped them.

4. One needs courage to live up to his best.

5. Sometimes it means loss of friends.

6. He stood for right with uncompromising firmness.

7. Frequently said, "Fear not." (Matthew 10:26; Luke 12:4.) II. HIS COURAGE AMONG ENEMIES 1. He knew that ultimately evil cannot win .

2. He knew the hearts of men and knew their hostility, yet met them with courage.

3. Faced Satan in his temptations.

4. Faced the Jews at his arrest. (John 18:4-8.) 5. Faced the cross without fear. (Luke 9:51.) lll. HIS COURAGE WITH FALSE TEACHERS 1. Never hesitated, equivocated, nor retreated from false teachers. HE WOULD BE HEARD.

2. He attacked hypocritical Pharisees.

3. In Jerusalem the headquarters of his enemies he challenged them and cleansed the temple.

4. Challenged them to convict him of sin.

5. Uncompromising and fearless in condemning sin. (John 8:44 .) 6. Peter and John learned boldness from him. (Acts 4:13.) 7. It takes courage to live Christian life.