Guest speaker Jonathan Domingo from Far Reaching Ministries shares updates on global missions before unpacking the transformation of Peter in Luke 5:1-11. Examining the miraculous catch of fish, he reveals how Jesus moves believers from superficial faith to purpose-filled discipleship.

The message highlights four key truths:

1. Being with Jesus does not necessarily mean you know Jesus.
2. It is in deep waters where you will find Him.
3. Before He commissions you, He will allow you to come to the end of yourself.
4. We ought to leave all to follow Him.

Listeners are challenged to trust God through trials, embrace humility, and live boldly for the Kingdom, knowing obedience to Christ is worth any cost.

Key Scripture References

• Luke 5:1-11 - Jesus teaches from the boat and the miraculous catch
• Hebrews 4:16 - Approaching the throne of grace boldly
• John 16:33 - Tribulation in the world, but Christ has overcome
• Psalm 23:4 - Walking through the valley of the shadow of death
• Psalm 73:25 - Whom have I in heaven but You
• 1 Peter 1:7 - Faith purified by fire is more precious than gold
• James 1:17 - Every good and perfect gift comes from above
• 1 Timothy 3:6 - A leader must not be a novice
• James 4:10 - Humble yourself before the Lord
• Matthew 25:21 - Well done, good and faithful servant
• Matthew 16:18 - The gates of hell will not prevail against the church

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In Luke 12:1-7, Jesus issues a stern warning to His disciples to beware of the "leaven of the Pharisees," which is hypocrisy, reminding them that nothing covered remains hidden forever. Pastor Scotty Brown explains that while hypocrisy puffs up like yeast, a life of transparency leads to freedom from the fear of man. Since God has the final authority over eternity, He is the only One we should fear--yet He cares for us so intimately that even the hairs of our head are numbered.

The message challenges believers to:

• Avoid the trap of "leaven" by living authentically
• Bring secrets into the light through confession
• Trust in God's sovereignty over earthly threats

Believers are encouraged to live what they believe, knowing that the fear of the Lord conquers all other fears.

Key Scripture References

• Luke 12:1-7 -- Beware of hypocrisy; fear Him who casts into hell
• 2 Kings 6:11-12 -- Elisha knows the words spoken in the bedroom
• Numbers 32:23 -- Be sure your sin will find you out
• Psalm 91:1-3 -- Dwelling in the secret place of the Most High
• Deuteronomy 29:29 -- The secret things belong to the Lord
• 1 Corinthians 2:9 -- Eye has not seen what God has prepared
• Psalm 103:12 -- Transgressions removed as far as east is from west
• Isaiah 43:25 -- God blots out sins for His own sake
• 2 Timothy 3:12 -- All who desire to live godly will suffer persecution

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In this study of Luke 11, Pastor Scotty Brown examines a dinner invitation that turns into a scathing confrontation between Jesus and the religious leaders. While the Pharisees focused on external rituals like ceremonial washing, Jesus exposed their hearts full of greed and wickedness. This message details the specific "woes" pronounced against them for their hypocrisy, spiritual pride, and for burdening others while neglecting justice and the love of God. Ultimately, it serves as a warning against religious performance that lacks a genuine relationship with Christ.

• Luke 11:37-41 - External cleansing versus inward wickedness
• John 2:24-25 - Jesus knows what is in man
• Luke 11:42 - The woe regarding tithing and neglecting justice
• Titus 1:16 - Professing God but denying Him in works
• Matthew 25:41-46 - The judgment of the sheep and goats
• Luke 11:43-44 - Woes regarding status and unseen graves
• Isaiah 5:14 - Hell enlarging itself due to pride
• Luke 11:45-52 - Woes to the lawyers and the key of knowledge
• Matthew 23:15 - Making proselytes twice the sons of hell
• Luke 11:53-54 - The hostile reaction to truth
• Proverbs 9:8 - Mockers resent correction
• Amos 5:10 - Hating the one who rebukes in the gate
• Proverbs 15:32 - Disregarding discipline is despising oneself

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Pastor Scotty Brown continues in Luke 11, addressing the crowd's demand for a sign. While the people seek miraculous proof, Jesus points them to historical witnesses—Jonah and the Queen of Sheba—to show that the evidence is already present. The message emphasizes that true blessedness comes not from physical lineage or witnessing miracles, but from hearing and keeping the Word of God.

Pastor Scotty outlines three illustrations Jesus uses:

1. The Sign of Jonah: A foreshadowing of the resurrection.
2. The Queen of the South: A rebuke to those who ignore God's wisdom.
3. The Lamp of the Body: A warning to guard the "eye gate" against darkness.

Believers are urged to fill their lives with the light of Christ, the ultimate sign given to humanity.

Key Scripture References

• Luke 11:27-28 - Blessed are those who hear and keep the Word
• Matthew 13:55-56 - The family of Jesus
• Luke 11:29-32 - An evil generation seeks a sign
• Jonah 3:5-10 - The repentance of Nineveh
• 1 Kings 10:6-7 - The Queen of Sheba visits Solomon
• Colossians 2:3 - Treasures of wisdom and knowledge in Christ
• John 6:29 - The work of God is to believe
• Luke 11:33-36 - The lamp of the body is the eye
• Ephesians 5:8-14 - Walk as children of light
• Job 31:1-4 - Making a covenant with your eyes
• Psalm 101:3 - Setting nothing wicked before your eyes
• John 8:12 - Jesus is the light of the world
• Acts 17:30-31 - God commands all men everywhere to repent
• 1 John 1:5 - God is light and in Him is no darkness

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From 2 Corinthians 12:1-10, guest speaker Joe Step walks through Paul's testimony of weakness, suffering, and God's sustaining grace. As Paul recounts profound revelations from the Lord and the thorn in the flesh given to keep him humble, we are reminded that God's purposes are often worked out through pain rather than escape from it. This message contrasts self-exalting false teachers with a Christ-centered life marked by dependence, humility, and trust in God's sovereignty. The central truth is clear: God's grace is sufficient, and His power is made perfect in weakness. Believers are encouraged to trust God in affliction, rest in His presence, and allow their trials to become a means of comfort and ministry to others.

Key Scripture References

• 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 - God's grace perfected in weakness
• Philippians 1:6 - God completes the work He began
• 2 Corinthians 10:1-18 - False apostles and self-exaltation
• 2 Corinthians 11:3-15 - Another gospel and angel of light
• Acts 18:1-11 - Paul's ministry in Corinth
• Philippians 2:5-11 - Christ's humility
• Isaiah 55:10-11 - God's Word accomplishes His purpose
• 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 - Comforted to comfort others
• Romans 10:9 - Confessing Christ as Lord
• Luke 23:43 - Paradise with Christ

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From Luke 11:14-26, Jesus exposes the reality of two opposing kingdoms and calls every person to choose where their allegiance lies. As Jesus casts out a demon, religious leaders accuse Him of working by Satan's power, prompting Jesus to reveal the absurdity of a divided kingdom and the certainty that the kingdom of God had come upon them. Pastor Scotty Brown explains that Satan has a real but limited kingdom, while Jesus is the stronger One who overcomes, delivers, and brings true freedom. There is no neutral ground. We either gather with Christ or scatter against Him. This message urges believers to be filled with the Holy Spirit, pursue Christ intentionally, and live as witnesses who bring others from darkness into God's kingdom.

Key Scripture References

• Luke 11:14-26 - Casting out a demon; choosing a kingdom
• Matthew 12:22-30 - A divided kingdom; blasphemy warning
• Acts 1:8 - Power to be witnesses
• Proverbs 14:30 - Jealousy rots the bones
• James 3:16 - Disorder where jealousy reigns
• Proverbs 27:4 - The danger of jealousy
• Ephesians 6:12 - Wrestling against spiritual powers
• 1 John 5:19 - The world under the sway of the wicked one
• 2 Corinthians 4:3-4 - Minds blinded by the god of this age
• Luke 22:31 - Satan asks to sift Peter
• 1 John 3:8 - Christ came to destroy the devil's works
• Hebrews 2:14-15 - Jesus defeats the power of death
• Matthew 12:30 - No neutrality with Christ

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Jesus continues His teaching on prayer from Luke 11:5-13, calling His disciples to a life of confident, dependent prayer rooted in relationship with a good Father. Pastor Scotty Brown explains how Jesus uses two illustrations - a persistent friend and a loving father - to show that God is not reluctant or irritated by our prayers, but eager to give what is truly good. The call to ask, seek, and knock is an invitation to active faith, surrender, and trust in God's will. The message emphasizes that the greatest gift God delights to give is the Holy Spirit, who empowers believers to pray, obey, and walk victoriously with Christ. Believers are encouraged to cultivate a real prayer life, trust God's answers, and seek the Spirit's work without fear.

Key Scripture References

• Luke 11:5-13 - Ask, seek, knock; the Father gives the Holy Spirit
• Luke 11:1-4 - The model prayer and dependence on God
• Psalm 34:15 - The Lord hears the cry of the righteous
• Matthew 6:7-8 - God knows our needs before we ask
• James 4:2 - You have not because you ask not
• Ecclesiastes 5:2 - Let your words be few before God
• 1 Peter 5:7 - Casting your cares on Him
• Matthew 6:33 - Seek first the kingdom of God
• Romans 8:26-27 - The Spirit helps us in weakness
• 1 Corinthians 12:3 - Confessing Jesus as Lord by the Spirit
• 1 Corinthians 14:14-15 - Praying with the spirit and understanding
• Ephesians 6:18 - Praying always in the Spirit
• Psalm 84:11 - No good thing withheld from those who walk uprightly

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In Luke 11:1-4, Jesus gives His disciples a model for prayer that shapes both our relationship with God and our daily walk with Him. Pastor Scotty Brown explains how this prayer teaches believers to approach God as Father, honor His holy name, seek His kingdom and will first, and depend on Him day by day. The message emphasizes prayer as a posture of humility, trust, and obedience rather than empty repetition. Listeners are challenged to forgive as they have been forgiven, rely on God's daily provision, and seek deliverance from temptation and the evil one. As a new year begins, this teaching calls believers to deepen their prayer life and live with readiness, faith, and wholehearted dependence on the Lord.

Key Scripture References

• Luke 11:1-4 - The model prayer taught by Jesus
• Luke 17:20-21 - The kingdom of God within you
• John 3:1-8 - The necessity of the new birth
• Romans 14:17 - The nature of God's kingdom
• 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 - God's will: rejoice, pray, give thanks
• Hebrews 10:10 - Sanctified by the will of God
• 1 Peter 2:15; 3:9 - Doing good and responding with blessing
• Psalm 37:23-26 - God's faithful daily provision
• Matthew 6:14-15 - Forgiving others as we are forgiven
• Matthew 18:21-35 - The unforgiving servant
• Proverbs 4:14-15 - Avoiding the path of evil
• 2 Timothy 2:22 - Flee youthful lusts, pursue righteousness
• Matthew 6:33 - Seek first the kingdom of God

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