Ask,,,Seek...Knock

Sermon: Matthew 7:7-12

Introduction:

Jesus gives His followers some words of encouragement not based on what they are like but on the nature of God, their Heavenly Father.

I. vv. 7,8 – Jesus encourages us to seek the Father.
A. Begins with a series of commands—
“ask” “seek” “knock”

B. Also gives a series of promises –
    1.

    2. “good things”

II. vv. 9-11 – Jesus gives His disciples an illustration.
A. A human father – lesser (‘evil') to the greater (Father
Who is in heaven)

III. v. 12 – How will grace show itself in the disciple's life?
“Golden Rule”
A. Notice “so” --

B. Simplifies and summarizes the law and prophets

Application: