The SIGHTING | 7.15

7.19 | Wisdom is good, but rare.

7.20 | Righteousness is good, but rare.

7.21-22 | This includes us.

The SITUATION | 7.23-24

The SEARCH | 7.25

(the “scheme” of things)

7.26-27 | What is found.

7.27-28 | What is yet to be found.

7.29 | What is found.

The Question | 7.13

The Conundrum | 7.14-15

The Counsel | 7.16-17

The (Quasi) Conclusion | 7.18

The conflicts continue. Jesus has brought the new

1-6, Learning from Death

7-12, Living with Wisdom

13, Longing for Christ to Straighten it All Out

Jesus doesn't shy away from sin or sinners. He has authority to forgive sins, and he came to rescue and be with sinners.

1-2 | The Obstruction of God

A heavy burden on mankind.

3-6 | Exhibit A:

The man who had it all.

7-9 | Exhibit B:

The insatiable appetite.

10-12 | The resignation of Man.

Throw your hands in the air.

The GRACE of obstruction.

5.8-9 | Unsurprising Oppression (of the poor).

5.10-12 | Pathetic Dissatisfaction.

5.13-17 | Grievous Darkness.

5.18-20 | What HAS TO BE?

Jesus launches into ministry with scene after scene displaying his authority and the priority of his message.