Fresh Start 

We Can Still Show Up
Pastor Blake Hanson | 8.14.22

Parable: A riddle that illustrates.

Matthew 21:28–32 (NLT)

28 “But what do you think about this? A man with two sons told the older boy, ‘Son, go out and work in the vineyard today.’ 

29 The son answered, ‘No, I won’t go,’ but later he changed his mind and went anyway. 

30 Then the father told the other son, ‘You go,’ and he said, ‘Yes, sir, I will.’ But he didn’t go. 

31 “Which of the two obeyed his father?” They replied, “The first.” Then Jesus explained his meaning: “I tell you the truth, corrupt tax collectors and prostitutes will get into the Kingdom of God before you do. 

32 For John the Baptist came and showed you the right way to live, but you didn’t believe him, while tax collectors and prostitutes did. And even when you saw this happening, you refused to believe him and repent of your sins.

We can still show up because… 

1) Good can come from bad . 

Psalm 25:7 (NLT)

7 Do not remember the rebellious sins of my youth. Remember me in the light of your unfailing love, for you are merciful, O Lord.

Matthew 10:22 (ESV)

22 and you will be hated by all for my name’s sake. But the one who endures to the end will be saved.

2 Corinthians 5:16–17 (NLT)

16 So we have stopped evaluating others from a human point of view. At one time we thought of Christ merely from a human point of view. How differently we know him now! 

17 This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!

2) True belief leads to changed .

Matthew 21:32 (NLT)

32 For John the Baptist came and showed you the right way to live, but you didn’t believe him, while tax collectors and prostitutes did. And even when you saw this happening, you refused to believe him and repent of your sins.

“People try to persuade us that the objections against Christianity spring from doubt. That is a complete misunderstanding. The objections against christianity spring from insubordination, the dislike of obedience, rebellion against authority.” – Soren Kiekegaard 

Luke 3:12–14 (NLT) 

12 Even corrupt tax collectors came to be baptized and asked, “Teacher, what should we do?” 

13 He replied, “Collect no more taxes than the government requires.” 

14 “What should we do?” asked some soldiers. John replied, “Don’t extort money or make false accusations. And be content with your pay.”

3) We have choices. 

Matthew 21:28 (NLT)

28 “But what do you think about this…

Proverbs 3:5–6 (NLT)

5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. 

6 Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.

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